i7-4790k vs Xeon E3 1241V3 vs i5-4690k

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I'm having trouble deciding which CPU I should upgrade to. I'm currently using a Pentium G3258 running @4.0Ghz (stock cooler). I use my desktop for a lot of gaming, but also for game development using Unreal Engine 4 (which is where the performance is particularly lacking).
My local Micro Center has the i5 for $200, the Xeon for $220, and the i7 for $280. I'm also plannng on picking up a Hyper 212 EVO. I can't opt for any of the newer Intel CPU's without having to upgrade my motherboard (LGA1150 socket).
From what I can tell, the i5 is overclockable with no hyperthreading, the Xeon is not overclockable but has hyperthreading, and the i7 is both overclockable and has hyper threading. In your opinions, how relevant are overclocking/hyperthreading to the kind of workload I'm using my computer for?
 
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A good answer.
The stock cooler has a big slug of copper and will manage for now. You can help things by undervolting that 4790k.
Do your research on the cooler. The 4790k, if you get a good chip, will require a lot of cooling power, but has great potential.
My main system started with a 1230v3 and Noctua D14 and graduated to the 4790k and a CM 140XL with better fans than stock. I don't have a problem with temps, but I don't have big overclock, I didn't get the best chip, ok, but not great.
I like the xeons alot, great options and no extra cooling needed. I've come to the opinion that 4790k vs your xeon option is alot about bragging rights and less about noticeable performance. I doubt you'll ever see a difference except at a...
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It sounds like the i7 would be the better overclocker for me if I get one, and there's no way I would be able to afford both the i7 and one of those coolers. I might get the i7 now and keep it with stock speeds and cooling, then by one of those coolers down the line.
 
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A good answer.
The stock cooler has a big slug of copper and will manage for now. You can help things by undervolting that 4790k.
Do your research on the cooler. The 4790k, if you get a good chip, will require a lot of cooling power, but has great potential.
My main system started with a 1230v3 and Noctua D14 and graduated to the 4790k and a CM 140XL with better fans than stock. I don't have a problem with temps, but I don't have big overclock, I didn't get the best chip, ok, but not great.
I like the xeons alot, great options and no extra cooling needed. I've come to the opinion that 4790k vs your xeon option is alot about bragging rights and less about noticeable performance. I doubt you'll ever see a difference except at a time in the future when you'll already have upgraded, unless you're like me and use a system for like 10 years.
 
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I'm trying to be like you and not upgrade often, lol. I'm upgrading now because my Pentium really isn't doing what I need, but I want this upgrade to last as long as it can. Otherwise I'll have to go out and upgrade my motherboard too to have the right socket for the newest Intel CPUs. I looked around and apparently the stock cooler should be adequate if I don't overclock. It'll be a bit loud, but I'm still using the stock cooler on my Pentium so I'm used to it. So I'll definetly be picking up an i7 w/o a fancy cooler, for the time being. Thanks for your help!
 
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