Intel's Bonnell Architecture (3rd Generation)?

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TheWorldSmith

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Hey guys.

I was recently given an i7-3770 due to my interest in building a new system, but i've heard nothing about Bonnell's architecture in relation to Broadwell, Haswell, or Skylake, with my initial searching showing up no useful results.

Is a 3rd Generation i7 still worth using for modern gaming and light CAD work? Or should I be looking to sell it off and use the money for a Skylake?
 
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The i7-3770 is Ivy Bridge architecture. I've never heard of Bonnell, but a quick search tells me that it's used in Intel's mobile Atom chips (the kind that go into tablets and phones).

The i7-3770 is still a very capable CPU. Recent Intel CPU architectures have typically only shown 5-10% increase in IPC for each new generation. If I had to give a rough estimate, the latest i7-6700 is probably only ~25% faster clock for clock, at most.

That being said, if you still have to purchase motherboard and RAM, there's something to be said for investing in a more modern platform. Not to mention, older generation mobos can be expensive/hard to find.
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The i7-3770 is Ivy Bridge architecture. I've never heard of Bonnell, but a quick search tells me that it's used in Intel's mobile Atom chips (the kind that go into tablets and phones).

The i7-3770 is still a very capable CPU. Recent Intel CPU architectures have typically only shown 5-10% increase in IPC for each new generation. If I had to give a rough estimate, the latest i7-6700 is probably only ~25% faster clock for clock, at most.

That being said, if you still have to purchase motherboard and RAM, there's something to be said for investing in a more modern platform. Not to mention, older generation mobos can be expensive/hard to find.
 
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