Should I upgrade? G4400 to i3-6100?

LaliRichard

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Well, my PC is currently running the G4400 without dedicated GPU. I build a PC as an HTPC and planned to purchase a graphics card eventually. But when I test to play DOTA 2, it runs well mid settings with an average of 30 FPS.

But I see the difference of Intel HD 510 compared with HD 530, the improvement boost up to 82% in performance. Well, I'm just playing for leisure (DOTA 2 only).

My logic is if the HD 530 gives 82% improvement therefore the FPS will increase 82% as well, so I'll get an average of 50 - 60 FPS in my current settings or I can ON the additional graphics settings of the game and get a much decent graphics performance.


You can check the benchmark here http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-HD-510-Desktop-Skylake-vs-Intel-HD-530-Desktop-Skylake/m38088vsm33102

Purchasing a GT 730 is a waste of money because there's no difference compared with 510, so should I sell my G4400 and buy an i3-6100?
 
If you have the budget, go ahead and buy the i3-6100.
Yes, the HD530 graphics is stronger, and comparable to a GT730.

More importantly, the i3-6100 is a much stronger processor with a single thread rating of 2102 compared to G4400 1869.
You may get some benefit from the extra 2 threads also.
I would not count on any number like 82% though.

One thing... integrated graphics benefits from using dual channel ram.
 
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