2500k vs 3570k

[nickpc]

im would be upgrading from an i3 2220 

[tp95112]

If you can get your hands on a 2500k at a low price or find one then go for it

[bradscoolio]

2500k's are still pretty beast if you can find one :)

[WoodenMarker]

I have the 3570k clocked to 4.6 ghz. Although the higher clock of the 2500k seems cooler, I prefer the ivy's.

[Morfy]

Exactly the same shizz, if you can get a cheap 2500k then go for it! I am proud of mine, huge boost from i3 3240

[Glaith]

2500k ftw

[mgsstar]

If you plan on getting high overclocks, I would go with the 2500k. If not, I would go with the 3570k.

[Raptus]

I have the 2500k and I love it. Still holds up as a gaming CPU, no complaints. If you could get one cheap get one, but I bet you could also get a 3570k at a nice price. 

[Guest]

2500K + good cooling setup + Intel Tuning program. Overclock to a decent amount and if it dies, well then you're insured. I swear no one realises Intel offers this program.. 

[Quaker]

There's no need to get a 2500K unless it's used and/or cheap. If you are going to buy new, it's stupid to buy last gen. Ignore all the OC arguments - you have to OC a 2500K higher in order to match the throughput of a 3570K. So go for the newer features of the 3570.

(That is a 2500K at 4.6Gig = a 3570K at 4.2Gig, performance-wise)

[mgsstar]

2500K + good cooling setup + Intel Tuning program. Overclock to a decent amount and if it dies, well then you're insured. I swear no one realises Intel offers this program.. 

I never knew this program until I asked about warranty for overclocking cpus in the old forum. This is a very great program! :)

[OneGun]

If you live anywhere near a microcenter they have 3570k for pretty cheap right now..

 

http://microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor