i3 3240 vs i5 2500

[z0mb1e]

Hello guys,

i have i3 3240 and im thinking about changing it with i5 2500 (non K). Im not really sure is it worth at all.

Most of the time i use my computer for games like CS:GO (FPS 80-150) and LoL. 

Here is my specs

CPU: i3 3240 3MB Cache

GPU: Asus GTX 560 TI Directcu ii 1gb gddr5

RAM: GelL 8GB 1600mhz 

MB: ASRock H61M-DGS

PSU: 600W Real Power, PFC Activ, 80 Plus Bronze

SSD: Kingston 240GB

Right now i use my Ram at 1600mhz but with i5 2500 its going to be 1333mhz

Will i see some gaming improvement with i5 2500 ?

Thank you !

[tarfeef101]

1 minute ago, z0mb1e said:

Hello guys,

i have i3 3240 and im thinking about changing it with i5 2500 (non K). Im not really sure is it worth at all.

Most of the time i use my computer for games like CS:GO (FPS  120-150) and LoL. 

Here is my specs

CPU: i3 3240 3MB Cache

GPU: Asus GTX 560 TI Directcu ii 1gb gddr5

RAM: GelL 8GB 1600mhz 

MB: ASRock H61M-DGS

PSU: 600W Real Power, PFC Activ, 80 Plus Bronze

SSD: Kingston 240GB

Right now i use my Ram at 1600mhz but with i5 2500 its going to be 1333mhz

Will i see some gaming improvement with i5 2500 ?

Thank you !

I'd save for a more meaningful upgrade (moving to a new platform entirely). But it seems that if you're getting those framerates, you're fine where you are.

[Energycore]

Try a used i7-2600

 

They usually go for not a lot

[79wjd]

In CSGO, the i3 is actually the better of the two. 

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

In CSGO, the i3 is actually the better of the two. 

Not for anyone that watches a video while playing

[79wjd]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Not for anyone that watches a video while playing

Even that I'm not so sure about. CSGO just needs a single core. Plus, who the hell watches a video while playing CSGO. 

 

Edit: I just realized that the 2500 is actually clocked higher than the 3240, I take it all back, the 2500 is probably slightly better since its turbo speeds on 1/2 cores should outweigh (or come close to) the IPC improvements of Ivy Bridge. Either way, still not a worthwhile upgrade for CSGO.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Upgrade from a dual-core to a quad-core is a very meaningful upgrade the i5-2500 is greatly more capable and will make your gaming experience a lot better for sure.

so i disagree with what the other said especially if you can make this upgrade for relatively cheap it's a good one:

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-3240-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2500/m2133vsm517

[Guest]

Why not upgrade to a 6100 or 6500 when there's a sale? 

You can keep your GPU, PSU, SSD, case, and maybe your ram depending on the MoBo. It'd be around 200-300~ US if you upgraded platforms. 

EDIT: 
I'd stick with what you have though. It's plenty powerful for what you play. Evidence in the CSGO frames. 

[z0mb1e]

This "upgrade" its going to cost me like 30$, so its not something expensive, im not sure what is better.

[Guest]

 

3 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

Even that I'm not so sure about. CSGO just needs a single core. Plus, who the hell watches a video while playing CSGO. 

Filthy casuals, and newbz

[79wjd]

4 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

Upgrade from a dual-core to a quad-core is a very meaningful upgrade the i5-2500 is greatly more capable and will make your gaming experience a lot better for sure.

so i disagree with what the other said especially if you can make this upgrade for relatively cheap it's a good one:

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-3240-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2500/m2133vsm517

I assumed the 3240 was clocked around 3.6ghz and the 2500 around 3.2ghz, being that CSGO is basically single-core bound, the higher clock speed and IPC of the i3 would be better. But I assumed incorrectly, the 2500 turbos high enough that it likely outweighs the IPC improvement of Ivy. 

 

2 minutes ago, z0mb1e said:

This "upgrade" its going to cost me like 30$, so its not something expensive, im not sure what is better.

An i5 won't improve your CSGO performance, but for $30 it's a good upgrade if you have any intention of playing any other more demanding games -- although your GPU is still going to bottleneck you before the CPU does in most cases.

[Energycore]

15 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

Even that I'm not so sure about. CSGO just needs a single core. Plus, who the hell watches a video while playing CSGO. 

 

Edit: I just realized that the 2500 is actually clocked higher than the 3240, I take it all back, the 2500 is probably slightly better since its turbo speeds on 1/2 cores should outweigh (or come close to) the IPC improvements of Ivy Bridge. Either way, still not a worthwhile upgrade for CSGO.

More cache on the 2500 too

[z0mb1e]

11 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

I assumed the 3240 was clocked around 3.6ghz and the 2500 around 3.2ghz, being that CSGO is basically single-core bound, the higher clock speed and IPC of the i3 would be better. But I assumed incorrectly, the 2500 turbos high enough that it likely outweighs the IPC improvement of Ivy. 

 

An i5 won't improve your CSGO performance, but for $30 it's a good upgrade if you have any intention of playing any other more demanding games -- although your GPU is still going to bottleneck you before the CPU does in most cases.

Yes, im going to buy Starcraft 2 for chrismans, so may be there i will see some improve.  I have to check what bottleneck means :). 

[Energycore]

16 minutes ago, z0mb1e said:

Yes, im going to buy Starcraft 2 for chrismans, so may be there i will see some improve.  I have to check what bottleneck means :). 

I have SC2 and I think it can only use 1 core, or two.

[i_build_nanosuits]

3 hours ago, z0mb1e said:

This "upgrade" its going to cost me like 30$, so its not something expensive, im not sure what is better.

30$ i'd do it in a heart beat the 2500 is a much better CPU than what you have right now.