Is hyperthreading worth it?
Is hyperthreading worth it?
I’m evaluating whether upgrading from your Xeon E3-1220 to a hyperthreaded model makes sense given the current setup. The price you found for the E3-1230 is attractive, and considering your future plans—like building a Ryzen machine with specific components—I should weigh the benefits against your existing investment. Since you’re not a professional user but still handle video editing and software updates, a modest upgrade might offer noticeable improvements without breaking the bank.
It will cost no more than $15. Only a small part of the budget is required for your project.
Additional threads are consistently beneficial... And extra cores are equally valuable...
Checked the Intel ARK page you mentioned. It seems the original E3-1200 line had just four CPU cores. I wasn't expecting a six-core option, so I think it's best to switch to one of the four-core, eight-thread models.
HT improves overall CPU performance by 30-50%. For a quad-core setup, it's similar to adding one or two more cores based on the task. This explains why the 7700K and 8600K scores line up in Cinebench. Essentially, Cinebench represents the maximum potential, while actual cores still offer solid gains.