How good is a X4 620 really better over E6300 @ 2.8GHz?

[StrangerGuy]

My E6300 @ 2.8GHz is still going really strong despite being over 3 years old, but now I can get a X4 620 with a mATX board for real cheap, but even then I feel its not enough to justify the cost....And I don't think this Gigabyte GA-M61PME has any OC potential.

Your thoughts?

(BTW sorry for the bad engrish in the title)

 

[deimos3428]

My E6300 @ 2.8GHz is still going really strong despite being over 3 years old

'Nuff said. If you're happy with it, there's no point in upgrading. Save your money until you're not happy, then upgrade.

 

[fffblackmage]

I'm still using my E6320 and quite happy with it as well.

I guess it comes down to how cheap the upgrade will be, and how much you would benefit from quad core. At least by looking at the specs for that mobo, it kinda does look like a low end non-ocing board.

If I was in your shoes, I'd probably just stick with what I have. I wouldn't feel right if I couldn't overclock the X4 620. Of course, I don't have that much to gain if I went with quad core now, maybe it's different for you. I know there are a few games that can benefit from quadcores, but it's just not a big deal for me.

 

[Jesusthewererabbit]

It depends on what you are doing. If you are a gamer, it probably isn't worth it. The only place I've really noticed a big improvement over my 6000+ is in encoding, but that is what I got it for.

 

[AzN]

Dual core is still the sweet spot. I'm still happy with my E6300 although it's clocked a little faster.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

If you multitask a lot or use apps which are well-threaded, then it would certainly be worth the price of admission. If you just browse the web and play the occasional game, then save up for a better upgrade.

 

[magreen]

you'll probably see a lot more improvement from buying a decent ssd

 

[jiffylube1024]

Multitask and encode a lot? Go for it.

If you're primarily a gamer, etc then you may just want to stick to the dual core.

 

[alexruiz]

What kind of games do you play?
If you are into RTS, quad cores DO surely help.

Case in point. Both my son and I are into an RTS called Universe at war: Earth assault (Petroglyph / Sega) The game is very intensive on the system (I upgrded the video card for both of us to Radeons HD4830) and similar motehrboards (780g chaipset in his, 790X in mine, both with 4GB)
The biggest difference is the CPU, I got a phenom II X4 955 BE, he has an Athlon II X2 250. At the same graphic settings and resolutions, I get over 110+ fps with no action while he gets 60+.... throw in some action and he get as low as 20+ while I never go below 40+.....