Which is better for all around: i3-4370 or the i5-4430?

[Krusader]

I'm trying to decide which cpu to go with. I like the price of the i3-4370 and the 3.8GHz, but its only dual core. The i5-4430 is pricier with quad core, but its only 3.0GHZ. Is the frequency and hyperthreading of the i3 make it the better all around CPU or is the i5 still a much better decision with quad core? I'd really like to know which is better and why.

[Pooherino ツ]

I'm trying to decide which cpu to go with. I like the price of the i3-4370 and the 3.8GHz, but its only dual core. The i5-4430 is pricier with quad core, but its only 3.0GHZ. Is the frequency and hyperthreading of the i3 make it the better all around CPU or is the i5 still a much better decision with quad core? I'd really like to know which is better and why.

i5 4460

[vanished]

i5 is better total performance, i3 actually has better single thread performance

[8-Bit Ninja]

i5, you could get the i3 but you'll find yourself replacing it rather quickly 

[TaskForce163]

Depending on what you are useing you're PC for. I would say go for the i3 if you arnt going for any intensive programs or gaming. And the i5 is more expensive and is better but would be overkill if your just writing documents or using the internet

[Egad]

i5, there is no replacement for displacement.  Hyper threading is nice, but comes to a grinding halt when you actually need additional full cores.  Whereas if you have four full cores, you're good to go.  Even with a higher clock speed, on dual cores you're more prone to see little pauses where something can't update or execute a command, because the cores are already in use and it needs to wait for the current task to finish before it can execute.  

 

While the i5 is better though that doesn't necessarily mean paying the extra money is worth it you personally.  Depends on your planned usage.

[vanished]

Depending on what you are useing you're PC for. I would say go for the i3 if you arnt going for any intensive programs or gaming.

yeah.  In fact, for older games the i3 would actually be better I think because they would have only used 2 threads at max, which, as I said, the i3 is actually better at

[TaskForce163]

yeah.  In fact, for older games the i3 would actually be better I think because they would have only used 2 threads at max, which, as I said, the i3 is actually better at

plus its cheaper

[DaltonM]

Get a quad core if you're gonna be playing games. Dual core CPUs are on the way out for gaming. 

[i_build_nanosuits]

i5-4430 is head and shoulders above, but the i5-4460 usualy cost the same or less so i'd go with that instead!

[Nena Trinity]

i3-4370 "mabye" is better at classic games but if you aim for newest games then go i5!

[lightningterror]

The i3 will do better in old games but in new games where a true quad core is needed the i5 would do better. Same goes for other application.

 

Get the i5 if you can afford it.

[Krusader]

I guess the message I'm getting is that i3 can handle it with a good graphics card, but get an i5 if I have the money because it will stay relevant longer. Thanks guys!