Price/performance Intel question

Eliminator21 · May 30, 2014

Hi guys! So after seeing the i5 4570 is the best cpu for the money I was wondering if the i5 4670k OC'd would be better including the money for the extra components (mobo,cooler,cpu)

Something like

I5 4570 $190
H87 Plus $105

Vs

I5 4670k $220
Z87x h3d $109
Cooler Master Hyper Evo $30

So $295 vs $360

The i5 4670k will be OC.

My main question is if the i5 4570 has better stock performance per dollar will an OC i5 4670k make a difference including the extra components you need?

Darth Rache · May 30, 2014

Well man considering that I was able to get mine to 4.3GHZ without messing with the Voltage, it is a beast of a CPU.

Hjgrove · May 30, 2014

What will you be using this rig for?

tachybana · May 30, 2014

First off in some places (like microcenter) you can get the 4670 for close to the 4570 price. if you're 3+ generations behind in CPU (like i was) then just go for the latest chipset (lga 1150).

$295 vs $360 (as you listed here, which i am certain you can find it at less with a combo deal from microcenter) is 22% for a 8-10% performance improvement (thats 6.5¢ per month for the 5 yr minimum you'll own that CPU for).

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/505/Intel_Core_i5_i5-4570_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-4670K.html

Also, the fact that the 4670k can be overlocked is worth the extra $$$ (if you don't want to overclock then jump ship and get the Xeon V3)

Hope this helps

Best Luck.

Eliminator21 · May 30, 2014

tachybana :

Thanks! But according to your link the price of the i5 4670k is $240 so I think those price performamce results are not correct.

tachybana · May 30, 2014

PIck your state and see if that help.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/413251/Core_i5_4670K_34GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

and of course as with anything you find out there, it a gauge. NOthing is 100% accurate there.
Best Luck

Eliminator21 · May 30, 2014

tachybana :

Even if the 4670k is cheaper that does not answer my question

tachybana · May 30, 2014

Thought you said you wanted to know what was the best CPU for the Money? (and its components).

www.pcpartpicker.com < go there put your dream build (or two) together and we can give you more indept answer

Best Luck

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