Intel's Core i5 and Core i7 PC processors are as quick as they come. But thanks to Intel's confusing branding scheme, it's not always obvious what the labels Core i5 and i7 really mean.
For gaming, an i5 760 is way more than enough. For multithreaded apps an i7 950 is great, takes advantage of hyperthreading and triple channel memory.
Would an i7 be more "future proof" in regards to gaming?
For gaming, an i5 760 is way more than enough. For multithreaded apps an i7 950 is great, takes advantage of hyperthreading and triple channel memory.