Switching from an i5-3470 to an i7-2600 is a significant upgrade.
Switching from an i5-3470 to an i7-2600 is a significant upgrade.
You're asking whether the upgrade from an i5 to an i7 will really show up in real-world performance. The i7 offers double the threads and a 0.2GHz boost over the i5, which should make a noticeable difference in multitasking and overall speed.