What Ivy Bridge or Sandy Bridge CPU should I buy?

[glitchmaster0001]

Hi, I just recently built a budget gaming and workstation system using a z77 motherboard with an i5 2500 non k and 16GB ddr3 ram. However, later on I want to upgrade the CPU to something beefier to handle my workstation tasks more effiecently plus the games I play like having more than 4 threads and are somewhat CPU intensive. I really don't want to move to a new platform so I am looking at LGA 1155 CPUs, specifically the i7s and Xeons since my motherboard can use either. Should I get a i7 2600 non K, i7 2600k, Xeon E3 1240, i7 3770 non K, i7 3770k, or Xeon E3 1240v2? I'm trying to find the cheapest upgrade that will last me a long time. 

 

Link to PC on PCPartPicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/229J7P

[The Sloth]

i7 3770k would be the best option. 

[LienusLateTips]

I would say either the i7 3770K or Xeon E3 1240v2.

[App4that]

For gaming you're at a disadvantage. That DDR3 will hold you back. Sad, but because budget usually means 1080p. You're better off changing platforms.

[DildorTheDecent]

2 minutes ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

Should I get a i7 2600 non K, i7 2600k, Xeon E3 1240, i7 3770 non K, i7 3770k, or Xeon E3 1240v2? I'm trying to find the cheapest upgrade that will last me a long time. 

3770K if you can get it. 2700K/2600K would be good too. Healthy OC would be quite handy. Try not to pay too much for them though. 

 

Wouldn't touch those low end Xeons. Nothing really special about them. 

[Therealtpage]

I still have my i5-2500k. It was a pretty iconic CPU for gaming history. I'm doing a full rebuild. If you're interested PM me. I'd sell the entire mobo (CPU, corsair h80 cooler, good ddr3 ram (corsair vengeance I think!), ASUS sabertooth z77 mobo sandy bridge AND ivy bridge capable  with that carbon fiber looking armor, etc) for SUPER CHEAP (like... 100 bucks total)

[glitchmaster0001]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

i7 3770k would be the best option. 

the only problem is the i7 costs around $200 

 

1 minute ago, App4that said:

For gaming you're at a disadvantage. That DDR3 will hold you back. Sad, but because budget usually means 1080p. You're better off changing platforms.

I'm fine with 1080p honestly, I don't even have a 1440p or 4k screen at my house 

[Therealtpage]

I recently tested an OC at 5ghz and it's cool as a cucumber, runs strong, never gets that hot at all, and it's actually pulling more fps than my razer blade's 6700hq i7

[The Sloth]

Just now, glitchmaster0001 said:

the only problem is the i7 costs around $200 

 

I'm fine with 1080p honestly, I don't even have a 1440p or 4k screen at my house 

 

its worth the price, you might find them cheaper if you look around. 

[vanished]

7 minutes ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

Hi, I just recently built a budget gaming and workstation system using a z77 motherboard [...]

Why? Great deals on used parts?  I hope so...   If so, nice   

[App4that]

2 minutes ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

the only problem is the i7 costs around $200 

 

I'm fine with 1080p honestly, I don't even have a 1440p or 4k screen at my house 

That's the issue. At 1080p you're placing the load on the CPU and memory, as the resolution goes up you'll trade that to the graphics card.

 

This is assuming you're running something like a 1060 or 480 at least. For a lower end graphics card ignore me.

[glitchmaster0001]

1 minute ago, Therealtpage said:

I still have my i5-2500k. It was a pretty iconic CPU for gaming history. I'm doing a full rebuild. If you're interested PM me. I'd sell the entire mobo (CPU, corsair h80 cooler, good ddr3 ram (corsair vengeance I think!), ASUS sabertooth z77 mobo sandy bridge AND ivy bridge capable  with that carbon fiber looking armor, etc) for SUPER CHEAP (like... 100 bucks total)

Thanks but I'll pass. I have like 72GB or DDR3 RAM that I can't even use since i dont have any more computers to put them into.. my current board is a Z77 as well and I have a non K version of your CPU. unless you sell me the CPU for dirt cheap then ill pass. 

[Therealtpage]

Just now, glitchmaster0001 said:

Thanks but I'll pass. I have like 72GB or DDR3 RAM that I can't even use since i dont have any more computers to put them into.. my current board is a Z77 as well and I have a non K version of your CPU. unless you sell me the CPU for dirt cheap then ill pass. 

Literally dirt cheap. Otherwise I'm tossing it.

[Therealtpage]

Check ur pms. I'll send u everything I'm replacing and u tell me what you'd want and what you feel comfortable paying. 99.99999% chance of me saying yes.

[glitchmaster0001]

1 minute ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Why? Great deals on used parts?  I hope so...   If so, nice   

oh hell yeah! it costed me $76 total to build this PC lol. it took a lot of hustling though to get these parts for the price i got them at. Here look at my build log for this PC.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/229J7P

[Therealtpage]

8 hours ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

Thanks but I'll pass. I have like 72GB or DDR3 RAM that I can't even use since i dont have any more computers to put them into.. my current board is a Z77 as well and I have a non K version of your CPU. unless you sell me the CPU for dirt cheap then ill pass. 

i understand, lol, i was offering you these things for dirt cheap. i told ya "text me what you want from the system, and how much you want to pay, and theres a 99.99999% chance that i will sell it to you for that, because otherwise i was prepared to just recycle it anyway"

The thing is, the difference between a 2500 and an overclocked 2500k is literally massive. its like someone offering you an m3 and saying "its okay, i already have a 328i." Yes, its the same inline 6, yes, its the same body, yes, its the same in MANY factors, but you're basically negating the fact that one has about 200 more horse power than the other.

But, i digress, this is your rig and the choices you make are yours. If you really aren't that enthused by the concept of grabbing an i5-2500k for like... 20 dolalrs... then let someone else have it who could truly benefit from it. I would rather donate it to a Chicago public school in an impoverished area (ponder this before making a decision, if this won't benefit you that much, think of what it could do for some kid who wants to learn, ya know?)

the i5-2500k sandy bridge CPU revolutionized gaming CPUs and the way Intel looked at their products in general, i wasn't kidding earlier when i called it iconic. The only reason to get an i7 with hyperthreading was for those who were producing content (editing video, that kinda thing). The clock speed is just INSANE on the 2500k with minimal cooling efforts. I think i have run mine at 5.2ghz without it breaking a sweat really (and this is with a corsair h80 liquid cooler). I posted this earlier as well, but the 2500k at stock clock speeds actually beats (for gaming) the CPU in my 2 month old razer blade 14" laptop (I7-6700hq), you push it up another 2ghz from oc? You're gonna have some fun  

 

Also, at stock clock speeds, the 2500k is 11% faster in almost every category than the 2500. Add a little OC and you're looking at 16 percent higher for single core speed, and 19-20 percent for multi core speed. On userbenchmarks, the conclusion was their "Average bench category" stating the 2500k was 73.5% and the 2500 was at 66.1%   Take a look here http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-2500K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2500/619vsm517 

 

2500k

Best Bench: 90% Base clock 5.9 GHz, turbo 8.9 GHz (avg)

 

2500

Best Bench: 77% Base clock 4.1 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)

 

I don't know why I'm putting this much effort into giving someone something for the cost of shipping pretty much... lol. If you really don't want it im not here to push you into buying it. I just was kinda excited to offer you exactly what you seemed to want and for the dirt cheap prices you were looking for, as again, i was going to donate it regardless as of two days ago, i hadn't even considered trying to sell any of it.

[App4that]

Had a 780 go for 20 bucks in the local group, want me to see if they still have it? People flake around here.

[glitchmaster0001]

Just now, App4that said:

Had a 780 go for 20 bucks in the local group, want me to see if they still have it? People flake around here.

sure that would be great if you can 

[Therealtpage]

65.1% was the user bench of my i7-6700hq just now, by the way. Looks ilke the 1080 is coming out of the core and going into the desktop until i get my build parts ready anyway!

[asand1]

Don't waste your time with i5. Games are using higher core counts now, and it's only going to get more prevalent. I would go with an i7 2600, or 3770. Check eBay for prices, but imagine price/performance is probably better with 2600.

[arnavvr]

Sell it and buy a 2600K.

[glitchmaster0001]

1 hour ago, arnavvr said:

Sell it and buy a 2600K.

I would, but I want a CPU that would stay relevant for many years to come so I might go with the i7 3770k even though it will be a somewhat pricey upgrade for me. I can always sell the 2500 and recuperate some of the costs back along with other spare CPUs that I have in my house to further recuperate the cost.  

[asand1]

Using ebay and Passmark scores to measure Bang for the buck (BFTB). Lower BFTB is better.

i7 2600__$130__8479 PM__65.9 BFTB

i7 2700__$175__8768 PM__50.1 BFTB

i7 3770__$210__9546 PM__45.45 BFTB

[Clyne]

12 hours ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

the only problem is the i7 costs around $200 

 

I'm fine with 1080p honestly, I don't even have a 1440p or 4k screen at my house 

Not sure where you getting your prices from

If you look around /r/hardwareswap, you can get a 2600K for 120-150, 3770K for 140-175. 

[glitchmaster0001]

7 hours ago, Bubblewhale said:

Not sure where you getting your prices from

If you look around /r/hardwareswap, you can get a 2600K for 120-150, 3770K for 140-175. 

I was using eBay for the prices.