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4770 or Xeon e3-1230 v3?

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May 11, 2014 5:24:13 PM

Looking to upgrade my cpu, and I'm looking to make sure I cover all my bases (Sorry to those who were in the other intel vs AMD thread).

Anyway, question is, should I go for the 4770 or the Xeon?

4770: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Xeon: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I won't be OCing, just gaming. Looking to play Watch Dogs (which is looking for high cpu power) and a gtx 770 oc from Gigabyte.

Thanks for the help.

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May 11, 2014 5:35:46 PM

see http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html - the 4770 is a bit better performer but costs more

The Xeon doesn't have hd4600 if you want to use it (say if you have problems with the 770)

But now there is i7 4790 to replace i7 4770
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May 11, 2014 5:36:06 PM

i use a server chip. runs cooler. hear it's more reliable. guess it's up to you. you're not over clocking.
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May 11, 2014 5:41:40 PM

No question, the Xeon. The only reasons to go with the i7 is either for the integrated graphics, or overclocking. The 4770 can't overclock, anyway. It's not worth the extra $60 just for 200Mhz. Plus like i7Baby mentioned, the Xeon uses less wattage and probably runs a little cooler. If you're going to spend the money on this quality of a CPU, you're most likely not going to use integrated graphics, and if you're not going to overclock, there is absolutely no reason to spend the extra $60 on the 4770 to get exactly the same thing, only 200Mhz faster.
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May 11, 2014 5:48:47 PM

I would get the e3 1230v3, 1240v3, or 1245v3 over the 4770. The 1245v3 has integrated graphics and is still cheaper. I can literally see no reason to ever buy a regular 4770.
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May 11, 2014 6:06:12 PM

So between the 1230v3, 1240v3 or the 1245v3, which would you all recommend? Did I do well, picking the 1230?
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May 11, 2014 6:30:51 PM

Yes the 1230v3 is the best value. The only difference between it and the 1240v3 is 100mhz. The 1245v3 is the same as the 1240v3 except it adds integrated graphics.
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May 11, 2014 6:33:21 PM

Thank you guys, appreciate the quick answers. CTurbo, I wish I could pick two best answers.
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May 12, 2014 5:38:01 AM

CTurbo said:
Yes the 1230v3 is the best value. The only difference between it and the 1240v3 is 100mhz. The 1245v3 is the same as the 1240v3 except it adds integrated graphics.


Exactly. In my opinion, as soon as you go up to the 1240v3, you're starting to lose the value.

I've only seen one viable reason to go with the i7 over the Xeon, and that was when someone mentioned that if you're into recording game video, some game streaming/recording software can make use of the integrated GPU to offload some of the work from your CPU and dedicated graphics card. I haven't verified that, but that's the only good reason I've seen.
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May 12, 2014 10:30:10 AM

WoodenSaucer said:

I've only seen one viable reason to go with the i7 over the Xeon, and that was when someone mentioned that if you're into recording game video, some game streaming/recording software can make use of the integrated GPU to offload some of the work from your CPU and dedicated graphics card. I haven't verified that, but that's the only good reason I've seen.


I think AMD is doing this with heterogenous computing where in there APUs they allow you to use the GPU cores to offload work from the CPU. However I don't think any program really utilises this, and I don't think Intel supports it anyway on their current CPU platforms.

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May 12, 2014 10:50:36 AM

Ammi6543 said:
WoodenSaucer said:

I've only seen one viable reason to go with the i7 over the Xeon, and that was when someone mentioned that if you're into recording game video, some game streaming/recording software can make use of the integrated GPU to offload some of the work from your CPU and dedicated graphics card. I haven't verified that, but that's the only good reason I've seen.


I think AMD is doing this with heterogenous computing where in there APUs they allow you to use the GPU cores to offload work from the CPU. However I don't think any program really utilises this, and I don't think Intel supports it anyway on their current CPU platforms.



http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/367704-28-difference-...

And I think I know what you mean. I'm not entirely sure though.
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May 12, 2014 5:44:16 PM

WoodenSaucer said:
CTurbo said:
Yes the 1230v3 is the best value. The only difference between it and the 1240v3 is 100mhz. The 1245v3 is the same as the 1240v3 except it adds integrated graphics.


Exactly. In my opinion, as soon as you go up to the 1240v3, you're starting to lose the value.

I've only seen one viable reason to go with the i7 over the Xeon, and that was when someone mentioned that if you're into recording game video, some game streaming/recording software can make use of the integrated GPU to offload some of the work from your CPU and dedicated graphics card. I haven't verified that, but that's the only good reason I've seen.


If you are talking about QuickSync, then the Xeon E3 1245 V3 supports it all while still being cheaper than the i7-4770, albeit only by around $20.
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May 29, 2014 1:19:21 PM

I think that intel doesn't promote Xeon chips for gamers from a marketing point of view. But if you want to play games and have no interest in overclocking you are better of with an e3-Xeon than an i7 because of the better price/performance value . But ofcourse that is my personal opinion.

I'm using a xeon e3-1240v3; Sapphire HD7850 OC; ASROCK H87m-pro4; 16 gigs of 1600 MHz ram. It runs great....
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