Upgrade advice

[Roscko]

So i just baught my new mobo and it came with a cpu and im not entirely sure if my current one is actually better than the new one, the new cpu is an i5 2500k and im currently running an i7 2600. I checked out benchmarks and they were pretty close. The new mobo is an Asus p8 z68 pro gen 3 what cpu would be best to use the new i5 or my original i7.

Thanks in advance.

[Zyndo]

4 minutes ago, Roscko said:

So i just baught my new mobo and it came with a cpu and im not entirely sure if my current one is actually better than the new one, the new cpu is an i5 2500k and im currently running an i7 2600. I checked out benchmarks and they were pretty close. The new mobo is an Asus p8 z68 pro gen 3 what cpu would be best to use the new i5 or my original i7.

Thanks in advance.

I would just say figure out which one sells for more and then just keep the other one xD. Overclocking is nice and can be fun, but non overclockable chips tend to live longer, and i7's will stay relevant for longer than i5's will. Up to you which one you want, but I'd recommend the i7 IMO.