Is it time to upgrade away from my i7-3770 non K?

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Hello Ladies and Gents,

So as many know the i7-3770 non K can be OCed via the mobo simply by changing the per core stepping to 43,43,42,41. So, my i7-3770 has been running at 4.1Ghz for four years now without missing a beat and I am wondering if it is finally time to upgrade. What are the advantages to an upgrade? What is new or has changed? Finally, where are some good benchmark references so I can make a more informed decision myself?

Current system:
i7-3770
Asrock z77 pro4
16GB DDR3L 1600 9-9-9-24
Etcetera

Thanks for the help, Cheers!
 
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you'll get slightly faster IPC (instructions per clock)...we're talking maybe 10-15% more performance max...and some bells and whistles on new motherboards like DDR4, USB type-C, M.2 and NVMe and stuff like that but i really don't think you need a new CPU/platform unless Ivy Bridge/z77 isn't doing something that you really NEED. 3770 @ 4.1ghz is still a very good CPU and if i hadn't been part of the Intel Retail Edge program i would still be on that same setup you have. it really won't hold you back in games for sure.
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you'll get slightly faster IPC (instructions per clock)...we're talking maybe 10-15% more performance max...and some bells and whistles on new motherboards like DDR4, USB type-C, M.2 and NVMe and stuff like that but i really don't think you need a new CPU/platform unless Ivy Bridge/z77 isn't doing something that you really NEED. 3770 @ 4.1ghz is still a very good CPU and if i hadn't been part of the Intel Retail Edge program i would still be on that same setup you have. it really won't hold you back in games for sure.
 
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Agree with both Dangus and Ecky, you've a very solid system there I'd only consider upgrading if you use the system intensively for money, and only then if you're using it for video editing/encoding or high rez Photoshop work on tight deadlines, as a gaming/normal use system it's still very strong.

If you have gaming issues, a GPU upgrade may be in order, but we'll need to know: The current GPU, installed Power supply details, monitor resolution and refresh rate before making any solid suggestions.
 
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You can test you system for free with PassMark and the compare it with other systems.
The performance increase with a "new" generation CPU (inlcluding MoBo and new DDR4 memory)will be negligible in report with the money you will spend.
 
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Thanks for the info and also for referencing the retail edge bit. I have a buddy that is a a 3rd party re-seller of computer and audio equipment and I bet he is part of it. Time to get added to that program because those discounts are ridiculous.

 
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well you have to work for a retail store that sells intel products on their shelves...not sure if what you're saying applies?
 
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My buddy is still looking into it, but then again I found an alternate solution. I have an immediate family member that is a manager at Best Buy and she is letting me join the program for her. Done and done, LOL.
 
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perfect
 
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