920 vs 3930k for gaming

[aznplayer213]

So here's the question, do i keep my overclocked 920 or do I purchase a 3390k? I primary game more than I video edit. I've heard that I wouldn't see a benefit unless I had a crossfire or sli setup if I switch to the 3390k.

 

[amuffin]

Keep for now, wait until april to see how ivybridge performs.

 

[robin banks uk]

to me it would be better to get another graphics card. 920 overclocked (say 4.2-5ghz )is still fast. and the way things are going you might be best to skip three or four Intel gen cpus and see what it like then.

 

[aznplayer213]

to me it would be better to get another graphics card. 920 overclocked (say 4.2-5ghz )is still fast. and the way things are going you might be best to skip three or four Intel gen cpus and see what it like then.

im on the C0 stepping so i think i can hit 3.8-4.0 on air. currently running a single 7970...

 

[rds1220]

I agree with Muffin keep it for now and wait to see how Ivy Bridges turns out.

 

[Guest]

So here's the question, do i keep my overclocked 920 or do I purchase a 3390k? I primary game more than I video edit. I've heard that I wouldn't see a benefit unless I had a crossfire or sli setup if I switch to the 3390k.

to quote from:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-overclocking-efficiency,3133-13.html
"Given its complexity and target market, there's simply no way for the LGA 2011-based chips to compete against the fast, yet relatively lower-power LGA 1155-based models like Core i5-2500K and -i7-2600K."

"In the meantime, we'll eager await Intel's upcoming 22 nm-based Ivy Bridge chips, which promise to improve efficiency even further. "

btw, if your happy enough with your 920, why bother?

 

[larkspur]

im on the C0 stepping so i think i can hit 3.8-4.0 on air. currently running a single 7970...

Have you already overclocked it? If not, definitely do that. Going from 2.66 to something like 3.5-3.8 should be attainable (even with C0) and will give you all the CPU you need for gaming with one or two GPUs until at least Haswell.

I also hear the 7970 can often overclock very well...

 

[nforce4max]

Just wait and kick the can down the street with what you got now because even though IB does boost things about 15% per clock over SB current SBe just isn't worth the extra cost. If the rumors are true Intel has already tapped out Haswell.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

If you have the Intel® Core™ i7-920 overclock it and stay with it for a while as a gaming processor. If you are looking to get an Intel Core i7-920 or the Intel Core i73930K as a gaming system? Then go with the Intel Core i5-2500K and get the best performance and value from your processor dollar.

Christain Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[aznplayer213]

If you have the Intel® Core™ i7-920 overclock it and stay with it for a while as a gaming processor. If you are looking to get an Intel Core i7-920 or the Intel Core i73930K as a gaming system? Then go with the Intel Core i5-2500K and get the best performance and value from your processor dollar.

Christain Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

I video edit often but not enough that 10-20 seconds would be super significant. I've been at 3.6 and its been rock solid for the last 2 years. I was a little worried that my 920 would be bottleneck for my OC 7970...

 

[jnjnilson6]

So here's the question, do i keep my overclocked 920 or do I purchase a 3390k? I primary game more than I video edit. I've heard that I wouldn't see a benefit unless I had a crossfire or sli setup if I switch to the 3390k.

Change the CPU only if you need a new one! Your CPU is a good one and you can max out every game with it if you have a good GPU! If it slows you down while editing videos and you can't work properly, then you may have to upgrade, but I don't think that with a such powerful, overclocked CPU you will have any video editing problems! Buy a new one when you can't edit anymore videos with the 920 or can't max out games! This is my opinion!

 

[ahmed307731]

Im running 4.2 GHZ on my i7 920 D0 .

My friend had a similair rig and just upgraded to the 3930k which he has overclocked to 4.4ghz.

Gaming differnce = 0
Real world feel = 0
Benchmarks = large

We both run sli / tri sli rigs which supposedly would benefit .

Nope not really . Same performance.

Im holding back pal , friendly advice , I recommend you do the same.

Im itching for a processor upgrade but really still dont see the point .

 

[Raidur]

+1 Keep the 920 for now.

You should be able to handle high-end SLI/Crossfire with some decent overclocking.

 

[aznplayer213]

Best answer selected by aznplayer213.

 

[aznplayer213]

after looking at the replies, im keeping my 920 for the foreseeable future. maybe after haswell???

 

[Guest]

after looking at the replies, im keeping my 920 for the foreseeable future. maybe after haswell???

it doesn't hurt to skip a generation, i am glad i hung on to my oc'd E8500 until sandy.

 

[Raidur]

+1 I'm still using my Q9550 + 6970, waiting til I need 6970 crossfire performance then I'll be upgrading. (likely Haswell as well *zing!*)