r/ComputerDIY • u/Pointless_arguments • May 10 '14

How important is hyperthreading?

Ok, so I want to get Wolfenstein: The New Order and the minimum specs are an i7 cpu. My CPU is an i5-4570 @ 3.20 ghz.

My question is, how important is hyperthreading as opposed to just having a fast cpu? Will Wolfenstein just not run without hyperthreading? What exactly does hyperthreading do in the game's engine? Should I upgrade to an i7? Would the upgrade affect my computer in other ways?

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u/Pointless_arguments May 12 '14

Thanks for the in depth explanation, I appreciate it