Quote Originally Posted by mikeysg View Post
So, you think it's better to stick with a 2600K/2700K? I know it's more cost effective, but that hexacore looks so mighty secksay...
In my opinion, that's what I would certainly do. The 700 dollars saved can go into upgrading to the top-tier Ivy when they launch. Then you can sell the 2600k for around 200 used to recoup money. The Ivys will no only be more powerful, but also more energy efficient.

Intel has said Ivy will be 20% more powerful than the Sandy equivalent. They sport the tri-gate transistors, which can give up to 50% more power savings.

Intel accidentally posted the spec sheet on Ivy's on their website and quickly took it down. Luckily, someone screen captured the table:



The i7-3770K is what you will be looking at. 3.5Ghz base with a 3.9Ghz turbo. This thing is going to scream. I wouldn't be surprised at 5.0Ghz on air with a TDP that low (77w)!