Is Ivy Bridge obsolete comapred to Skylake and future?

AntDeek · Aug 30, 2016

So my PC has an i5 3470 quad @ 3.2GHz. Not using integrated graphics, I am using a GTX 950. Is this chip obsolete? Is there a huge difference in the newer chips?

Kursah · Aug 30, 2016

CPU is fine, should still be plenty capable of handling modern tasks.

The bigger question is what you use your system for? Are you noticing slowness or performance issues that make you question this or is it more seeing the new shiny toys out there and feeling a slight upgrade itch?

Honestly, you'll gain 10-20% performance going up to a comparable CPU on a comparable platform to your current build, and that will vary from task-to-task, so while there are improvements...whether or not they're worth your investment is more up to what you do and need. I would recommend starting with that perspective as you'll probably fine your current CPU is good enough for your needs. Honestly I would upgrade your GPU and validate your PSU (not listed in your system specs) before upgrading the CPU or platform (Q77).

Again it comes down to what you need. Skylake could be 2X faster, and if you're content with the performance of your current system what would be the point of upgrading until there was a failure with your current system that negated the cost of repair?

:toast:

alucasa · Aug 30, 2016

What do you use your PC for? is the most important question.

If gaming and general computing, no, your CPU will be fine for next 10 years, I reckon.

Kanan · Aug 30, 2016

With that gpu the cpu is more than enough. If you however plan to upgrade the gpu, it's probably not bad to upgrade the platform (cpu etc) too, or simply switch to an i5 3570k/i7 3770k. Also depends which gpu you would take and what you want to play with it.

qubit · Aug 30, 2016

Your CPU is enough for even modern games. Your graphics card is very weak though and should be upgraded if you want to play a modern 3D game like Battlefield 4 etc.

peche · Aug 30, 2016

ivy bridge isn't an obsolete plataform.. nor your CPU

"Official info"

also its pretty capable to still rock your tasks...

Regards, http://ark.intel.com//products/68316/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

AntDeek · Aug 30, 2016

Thank you guys. I mainly use the PC to play Overwatch, and I am a console gamer (please don't hate me) and I like to stream my PS4 gameplay with my Elgato HD60 and OBS.

peche · Aug 31, 2016

AntDeek said:
Thank you guys. I mainly use the PC to play Overwatch, and I am a console gamer (please don't hate me) and I like to stream my PS4 gameplay with my Elgato HD60 and OBS.

every opinion is respected here, no worries, also that computer is excellent for most decent gaming..

Regards,

Kanan · Aug 31, 2016

AntDeek said:
Thank you guys. I mainly use the PC to play Overwatch, and I am a console gamer (please don't hate me) and I like to stream my PS4 gameplay with my Elgato HD60 and OBS.

Overwatch is np for that CPU.

PS. It depends what you want to do in the future with that pc to know how long the cpu etc. will last. If you're more into light casual gaming it should be enough for a while.

AntDeek · Sep 3, 2016

Thanks guys. I was worried that I was super outdated, (not to q6600 standards) but I primarily use the PC for OBS streaming and it handles is pretty well.

Ithanul · Sep 3, 2016

You are no where out dated.

I seen enough other peeps systems ranging from old x58, x79, Xeon 2670s, and AMD thubans still going strong. Still got a 1090T myself that does a great job at what I make it do.

Best rule to go by is if you play a new game that just not running smooth or the new hardware will give better performance in application software that can leverage it then it is time to upgrade. Otherwise, I seen others still rocking Sandy Bridges.

FR@NK · Sep 3, 2016

6700k or bust

rtwjunkie · Sep 3, 2016

FR@NK said:
6700k or bust

That's way overkill for his needs, and money he does not need to spend. He's absolutely fine with his Ivy Bridge.

Caring1 · Sep 3, 2016

FR@NK said:
6700k or bust

4790K still beats that, newer isn't always better.
Upgrading only makes sense if features of the newer process are required.

peche · Sep 5, 2016

FR@NK said:
6700k or bust

ignorance is strong on this comment....

Regards,

FR@NK · Sep 6, 2016

peche said:
every opinion is respected here, no worries,

Then the next day:

peche said:
ignorance is strong on this comment....

I love the hypocrisy!

Seriously a non-overclockable i5 ivy bridge is too obsolete to be used in a gaming rig. But first I would upgrade that video card.

Regards,

R-T-B · Sep 6, 2016

Caring1 said:
4790K still beats that

I wouldn't go that far... but I would say a 6700k only makes sense on a new build, and he doesn't need a new build. Simple deduction from that says he's fine!

FR@NK said:
Then the next day:

I love the hypocrisy!

Seriously a non-overclockable i5 ivy bridge is too obsolete to be used in a gaming rig. But first I would upgrade that video card.

Regards,

I'll admit, I did find that a little ironic myself... lol.

Recon-UK · Sep 6, 2016

FR@NK said:
Then the next day:

I love the hypocrisy!

Seriously a non-overclockable i5 ivy bridge is too obsolete to be used in a gaming rig. But first I would upgrade that video card.

Regards,

There is a difference between respecting an opinion and respecting misinformation.

peche · Sep 6, 2016

FR@NK said:
Seriously a non-overclockable i5 ivy bridge is too obsolete to be used in a gaming rig.

ignorance everywhere....

FR@NK said:
But first I would upgrade that video card.

ok...

Recon-UK said:
n opinion and respecting misinformation

thats what you posted ... misinformation ....

Regards.

GreiverBlade · Sep 6, 2016

AntDeek said:
Thank you guys. I mainly use the PC to play Overwatch, and I am a console gamer (please don't hate me) and I like to stream my PS4 gameplay with my Elgato HD60 and OBS.

should be fine for Overwatch ... i played it on a i3-4130T paired with a GTX860M (GTX 750Ti equivalent) i reckon that was a Haswell i3 but still ... 2,9ghz at max and 2 cores 4 threads and it still ran it flawlessly (with accorded settings )

FR@NK said:
6700k or bust

nope ... not at all

at last not for Overwatch at mid-high settings

AlienIsGOD · Sep 6, 2016

Lol my i5 2400 still handles most games well enough, my 3570K with a 6850 is enough for med 1080 p 60fps play

R-T-B · Sep 6, 2016

Recon-UK said:
There is a difference between respecting an opinion and respecting misinformation.

Whether or not a CPU is "obsolete" can be nothing but opinion. I may be of the opinion my 486 is not obsolete. If all I'm doing is writing word documents, it'd be a valid opinion, too.

tl;dr, there are no "right" answers in the real of opinion, in which this question falls.

hertz9753 · Sep 6, 2016

The Q77 is a micro board and should be able to upgrade to an i5 3570K or i7 3770K. Put decent cooler on the CPU and do some overclocking. That is the simple solution if @AntDeek is looking for more performance.

I don't see a PSU or the exact MB listed so I am not sure about that.

ViperXTR · Sep 6, 2016

Well, my 3570K @4ghz can still handle 60+FPS paired with GTX 1070 (OC'd), but it's surely limiting it on some specific scenarios specially CPU bound games or specific areas in games. (Witcher 3 novigrad, still 60FPS but GPU usage is reduced while CPU is at full 99% and minor stutters at times).
I mostly lock my games at 60FPS anyways (save for some FPS which i leave unlocked or fast sync)

FR@NK · Sep 6, 2016

hertz9753 said:
The Q77 is a micro board and should be able to upgrade to an i5 3570K or i7 3770K. Put decent cooler on the CPU and do some overclocking.

I believe you need a z77 board if you want to overclock. Intel nerfed this awhile back.

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