OK guys q9650 vs i5 2500k

Around %40 increase, plus if you overclock the 2500k it could be %45 to %50 increase. The i5 1st Gen had a %15 to %20 percent increase over a core 2 quad, the i5 2nd Gen (sandy bridge) had a %15 to %20 increase over a 1st Gen i5. So yeah, it's a pretty big difference. As I said, overclocking can make up to a %10 difference.
 
Feddy said:
Big difference? should i upgrade or whats up?

Give me some info<3


Thanks (:
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I have a Q9650 in one of my rigs, and it's still a very fast processor. If you want to upgrade to a 2500k, you'll also have to get a new motherboard, and possibly new memory if you're still using DDR2. Also, you may not notice any difference in tasks such as gaming if you're currently using a slow video card. What are your current specs, and what are you using your computer for?
 
spynoodle said:
I have a Q9650 in one of my rigs, and it's still a very fast processor. If you want to upgrade to a 2500k, you'll also have to get a new motherboard, and possibly new memory if you're still using DDR2. Also, you may not notice any difference in tasks such as gaming if you're currently using a slow video card. What are your current specs, and what are you using your computer for?
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MY PLAN
115592 Intel Core i5-2500K, 3.30GHz, 6MB, HD3000, S1155
155574 Asus P8Z77 V-Pro S1155 Z77 4xDDR3 ATX
155587 EVGA GeForce GTX 680, 2048MB
524746 Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133MHz CL11
540023 Arctic Silver 5 Premium Silver 3.5 grams
556893 Fractal Design Define R3 USB3, ATX, Gray
784661 Silverstone Strider ST75F Gold-G
881020 Noctua NH-D14
883224 4 OCZ Vertex 512GB 2.5 "SATA3


Currently

Q9650
HD5830 Sapphire
Ripjaw 8gb 1333 ddr3
antec 1200
coolit
ep45t usb3p
black caviar 2tb

yeeh time for a upgrade(:


So obviously the new one is a major upgrade

But i was wondering if i should go for 3930k or just chill with the 2500k

I understand with the 3930k i would have have to update to a new motherboard but i have no problem with that. Also if i did that i would have to remove the 500gb ssd due to budget. New motherboard would be the asus rampage extreme
 
The Q9650 is still a very good CPU even after 4 years after it's launch - it still holds it's value, however the 2500K is faster in the benchmarks, but as spynoodle said you may or may not notice a difference.

However looking at your other thread it seems like you've decided to upgrade to the 2500K.
 
Yeah I recommended the 2500K to him in his "do you like this build?" thread. :)

Forgot about the upgrade path to Ivy as well with Socket 1155 vs 2011.
 
if your current power supply is good enough you could just get the 680 and probably wouldn't loose too much performance, then upgrade the rest once ivybridge is out
 
jonnyp11 said:
if your current power supply is good enough you could just get the 680 and probably wouldn't loose too much performance, then upgrade the rest once ivybridge is out
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Yah there is a slight problem. The q9650 is a 775 socket, so eventually i have to upgrade. It was my fault, I put myself in a trap..
 
Feddy said:
Yah there is a slight problem. The q9650 is a 775 socket, so eventually i have to upgrade. It was my fault, I put myself in a trap..
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i know that, i meant you could get the 680 and put it in that for now, then once ivy is out you could buy the rest of that build just replacing the cpu with a i5-3570K and move the 680 over, then sell that computer or whatever you plan to do with it.
 
Honestly, if you are not in a hurry to upgrade, wait for the new Ivy Bridge chips. It will future proof you for a while. You won't regret it.
 
Its socket 1155. So you could buy everything and just wait. Intel said its releasing Ivy Bridge in about 2 weeks. If you buy a Sandy Bridge cpu now, you might lose money returning it because of restock fees. Some stores, like Newegg, have that.
 
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Feddy said:
What socket will ivy be?
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Yep they're going to be Socket 1155 (think Machin3 meant 1155 above) and they are coming out on April 29th. 1155 is the same socket that Sandy Bridge uses right now. You may as well just wait now if you're not in a massive hurry.
 
Ok i need some clarification, Ivy is a new series by intel right? And this will not effect the 1155 socket right? Or will there be new motherboards with better support for the new ivy series?

Thank guys i really appt it(:!
 
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