Worth upgrading and compatibility issues

[CNfan21]

Hello guys(and girls)
I recently bought an i5 4670k on a z87 motherboard (gigabyte sniper z5s) and since Intel is rolling out their new Haswell refresh and soon the Broadwell I was wondering, will the i7-5930k (5th gen) compatible with my motherboard? If so, would the upgrade be worth it? or if it isn't would the i7 4790k be worth an upgrade? I know it WILL be compatible, this is the article I saw to prove it:
http://wccftech.com/intel-devils-canyon-confirmed-working-z87-motherboards-asus-bios-update/

I know this is an ASUS motherboard BUT it is still MORE than possible that Gigabyte will follow.

BTW I am only gaming and doing some project on visual studio for my programming course, nothing else.
At first I didnt thought I'd need an upgrade now but since watch_dogs recommends an 8 core CPU, Id really like to go with the 5th gen i7 -5930k with 6 cores on my z87, or at least the i7 4970k at 4ghz with 8 LOGICAL cores...

[Programming_Lif]

I would say that for now, it isn't worth upgrading. I would say wait at least a few months after the 5th gen comes out to save money and get better deals, that is if you're not too into Watch Dogs as the i5-4670k is capable. However, if you really are into Watch Dogs and or want to do a lot of multitasking... then get the i7-5930k, but you would need to wait for Gigabyte to issue a BIOS update covering 5th Generation CPUs else you may run into system instability issues.

[Programming_Lif]

I would say that for now, it isn't worth upgrading, that is if you're not too into Watch Dogs as the i5-4670k is capable. However, if you really are into Watch Dogs and or want to do a lot of multitasking... then get the i7-4970k, but you would need to wait for Gigabyte to issue a BIOS update covering 5th Generation CPUs else you may run into system instability issues.

EDIT: Sorry but your motherboard isn't compatible with the new i7 5930K as it has a 1150 socket and the CPU has a 2011 socket.

Ignore what I said above! I'm too tired

[CNfan21]

Thanks a lot for your recommendation, it isn't that Im ALOT INTO Watch_Dogs, it was just a concern about other upcoming games... but, just asking, the i7-4970k, isnt that just a 4th gen? I was sure the Devil's Canyon were 4th gen Refresh? Plus do you think the 5th gen NOT 2011 socket but Actual 1150 socket WILL be compatible with my motherboard?

[Programming_Lif]

Sorry, that was a typo, I meant the i7-5930k and not the i7 4970k for the Devil's Canyon bit - again a bit tired back then and I apologise.

The 5th gen 1150 socket will most likely be compatible with your motherboard, but again you would need to check your manufacturer and see if they issue a BIOS update.

[CNfan21]

Thanks alot, Im gonna wait for the 5th Gen to see what will be compatible, and, no apologize needed its completely understandable, you're human

[Programming_Lif]

Thanks

[scaryjim]

... do you think the 5th gen NOT 2011 socket but Actual 1150 socket WILL be compatible with my motherboard?

... The 5th gen 1150 socket will most likely be compatible with your motherboard ...

tbh I think it's a big assumption that Intel's 5th generation will even be released on s1150: of their recent sockets only 1155 made it more than one generation, and then only two. Until Intel give an official confirmation, I wouldn't count on there not being another socket change. In the mean time, the Haswell refresh (Devil's Canyon) is literally that - a refesh of the existing chips. You've got a k-series chip already, so unless you think you need more threads or a higher potential overclock, you may as well stay where you are: the i5 4670k will be a good chip for years to come

[CNfan21]

thanks alot, since I already OC'ed my i5 at 4.5Ghz and it performs really well, I'm just going to stick with it