@ OP

What are the game bench marks actually comparing, FPS? It doesn't actually state what the scores mean. I'm guessing that's the conclusion.

I don't see how SC2 gets a 20% gain from a new cpu. I never run 100% on my i5 760 and I don't really notice frame drops either and I'm only using a gtx470 @ 2560x1600.

The winrar & photoshop basically confirm my belief that like every other "next gen" chip, if you're on current tech, don't upgrade. I think for ANYONE running a dual core or back w/ a q6600, this is a worthwhile upgrade considering the power consumption and OCability of K chips.