Upgrade from 960T? 3570k/8350

[arteyoats]

I've been running on a 960T @ 3 ghz for up until September of 2012 when I finally decided to get a hyper 212 EVO and OC'd to 4 ghz. I like this processor very much and it's a good one to game with but I still feel I can get better performance with something else.

I've been debating about getting a 3570k or an FX-8350 but the thing is that I don't want to buy a new 1155 board along with the 3570k.
-I know the 3570k outperforms the 8350 in single threaded applications but is it really a substantial difference between the two?
-Is it really worth the extra $150 to get a new mobo with the 3570k even if it has a 10 fps difference?
-Will going to an 8350 from 960t even make a difference in gaming?

 

[popatim]

the only real facor is that many people can get the 8350 up past 4.5ghs and the 960t's limits is 3.8-4.2. Will it make a difference in most games - only a few frames per second and only in some games.

Going to Intel would leave you with no improvement to upwards of 20FPS depending on the game.

 

[montosaurous]

If your board supports the FX 8350 it'd be easier just to get that

 

[rolli59]

Agree with the above if the board supports the FX8350.

 

[arteyoats]

Best answer selected by ArteyOats.