As the title states, which one would be better for gaming? I'm going to most likely use a Cooler Master 212 for OCing, which one do you people think I should get?
2500k probably :) the ivy runs a bit hotter and you can't oc it as much, and with the 212 you might not be able to go very far. The 2500k is almost as strong at stock
Thanks, with the money I saved I might as well go for an NZXT Havik or something!
Clock for clock the 3570k is faster. Also it supports faster ram, less power, better integrated gpu for quick sync, pci 3.0, many good reasons. I would go 3570k. Does run hotter but the limit is 105c... I overclocked my old one with stock cooler and still stayed under 70c.
I might just go with the 3570k, they are currently having a combo deal at Micro Center, $169.99 for the CPU and $40 off purchases of selected z77 mobos.