Intel Core i5 2500k vs Intel Core i7 2600k

Altiris

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Is there a big difference between the i5 2500k and the core i7 2600k? I know the core i7 supports hyper threading, would those extra threads give me better performance in gaming compared to if I were to buy an i5 2500k? (I currently have an i5 2400)
 

crisan_tiberiu

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no, HT enabled reduces 1 - 3 fps, i speak from experience because i have the 2600k. Even it adds arround 2 seconds @ windows 7 startup :) (the "briks" from the windows 7 loading screen dont merge together @ startup when i have HT disabled, but when i do enable it the briks merge :), PS i have an SSD )