i5 4440 vs i5 4670k which is more worth it??

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

i currently have the i5 4440 people say that i can get better gaming performance with the i5 4670k is it really worth the upgrade? for the long run is it a better choice?

CTurbo · May 8, 2014

What motherboard do you have? If you have a Z87 motherboard, then yes it would be a decent upgrade eventually. In not, then it would definitely not be worth it at any time.

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

nope i have a h87

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/H87G43_GAMING.html#overview

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

There is basically no point on upgrading without replacing the motherboard, as the i5-4670k's only big advantage would be overclocking and you can only do that with an z87 motherboard. What do you use your system for? Gaming? What is your GPU? Do you have an SSD?
Performance usually involves a lot, and what you do with your system is really important.

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

CTurbo :

so not worth it?

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

anbello262 :

i have a very bipolar system lol
i got
i5 4440
gtx 780
no ssd
1TB HDD
8GB ram

Cons29 · May 8, 2014

unlocked cpu's are great, i still use my 2500k, bought way back in 2011 i think. i kept it because i overclocked and don't feel the need to get a new one.

for your situation, i would suggest that you wait for your next upgrade (including mobo) then buy a "k". but if that will take years, and you have a board that can oc, get a "k"

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

basically i want to know if i change the motherboard and cpu how muhc FPS gain will i get???

CTurbo · May 8, 2014

No definitely not worth it. The Xeon e3 1230v3 would be a perfect upgrade for you though!

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

Well, you have a GREAT gpu there, and your CPU can drive it really well. There shouldn't be any problem/bottleneck, so you would see no real improvement in gaming.
And if you want to improve all-aroun performance (except gaming), you should get an SSD.
So, basically, no, the i5-4670k would give you no real improvement, specially with your build.

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

CTurbo :

just googled it i never heard of it before, seems solid would it make a difference in gaming?

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

anbello262 :

naa im satisfied with its performance, basically ur talking about loading times? if thats it no screw it

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

CTurbo :

I agree with that, in case you want to upgrade the CPU that one is the best choice, it is a very good one.

Still, I don't think you will notice a real difference in normal games, less than 5 fps probably.
You MIGHT see a bigger improvement in CPU intensive games, or demanding multiplayer games with many players.

EDIT: Yeah, I think exactly like you, I don't see any real point on having an SSD (really expensive...). I don't have one, I only recommended it because most people are really happy with that kind of improvement (loading times, program opening times, windows boot)

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

anbello262 :

what are the cpu intensive games? i heard people say that crysis 3 is a cpu demanding game, on max settings im getting 40-53 fps would that be coz of the cpu?

CTurbo · May 8, 2014

ssds are awesome and once you use one, you'll never want to go back to a regular hard drive again. The 1230v3 would be a pretty big upgrade since it's +400mhz and adds hyperthreading over the 4440. Still, you wouldn't notice a difference a lot of the time. The 4440 is a good cpu.

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

The 780 can run Crysis 3 at max settings at about 30-45 fps, or 45-55, depending on the benchmark, so you wouldn't notice a difference, as you rCPU isn't holding you back.
The xeon would be a big upgrade only in numbers. Most of the times, it wouldn't even be noticeable (unless you do heavy calculations, terabytes of rar compression, etc), but in some very rare cases you might see a 5-10 fps improvement.

And I used an SSD, and didn't really find it that atractive :/ A regular 7200rpm hard disk is enough for me, and I'd prefer to use the SSD money on better graphics...

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

CTurbo :

so i just stick to the i5 that i have right now..
what if on the long run, im not planning to keep on upgrade the system frequently what do u suggest i do?
plus how long would my gtx 780 last me running up games at 1080p medium not high settings?

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

anbello262 :

The 780 can run Crysis 3 at max settings at about 30-45 fps, or 45-55, depending on the benchmark, so you wouldn't notice a difference, as you rCPU isn't holding you back.
The xeon would be a big upgrade only in numbers. Most of the times, it wouldn't even be noticeable (unless you do heavy calculations, terabytes of rar compression, etc), but in some very rare cases you might see a 5-10 fps improvement.

And I used an SSD, and didn't really find it that atractive :/ A regular 7200rpm hard disk is enough for me, and I'd prefer to use the SSD money on better graphics...

thats exactly what i did

Zircoben · May 8, 2014

Hussein Bazzi :

The upgrade is NOT worth your time or money. The i5-4670K is better processor, but really it is not worth your time and especially your money. If you have money to burn, sure, but it is not

Wait for Broadwell, and get the the i5-5xxxK or even an i7 then. Also, consider the Xeon parts (Like CTurbo said), those give you closer to i7 level performance at a more attainable price.

An SSD is really awesome, and prices continued to drop (you can get quality 240GB ones for just over $100 now), but I really don't think that will help games much, if at all. Still, it is an awesome upgrade for boot times and opening programs.

Hope I could help!

Hussein Bazzi · May 8, 2014

Zircoben :

Hussein Bazzi :

The upgrade is NOT worth your time or money. The i5-4670K is better processor, but really it is not worth your time and especially your money. If you have money to burn, sure, but it is not

Wait for Broadwell, and get the the i5-5xxxK or even an i7 then. Also, consider the Xeon parts (Like CTurbo said), those give you closer to i7 level performance at a more attainable price.

An SSD is really awesome, and prices continued to drop (you can get quality 240GB ones for just over $100 now), but I really don't think that will help games much, if at all. Still, it is an awesome upgrade for boot times and opening programs.

Hope I could help!

are the broadwell cpus compatible with my current motherboard?

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

The 780 should last for 2-3 years, maybe even 4 if you're lucky, but there's no way to tell. In the long run, the best thing would be to keep your cpu for as long as you keep this system, or until you notice you're really lagging behind, but at least 2 years more you'll have no problem...
When you need to upgrade your CPU, you will probably need to upgrade the whole system anyways.

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

I don't think Broadwell will be compatible. I think you will need a new chipset (H/Z97?)

GuatoNoP01 · May 8, 2014

Just upgrade your graphic card if you want better performance. The i5-4440 isn't a bad CPU but it won't live as long as the 4670K.

anbello262 · May 8, 2014

GuatoNoP01 :

Even so, it's better to let the 4440 live it's life rather than kill it now to get a 4670k, in my opinion

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