Fast 4 Core CPU vs Slow 8 Core CPU

[proaliahmadr]

Which is better?

[Samfisher]

For?

[Archangel1994]

For gaming: Fast 4-core

For low-threaded tasks in general: Fast 4-core

 

The only thing the slow 8 core really excels (if it does at all) is rendering and that's only if the raw power of the 8 slow cores combined is higher than that of the fast 4-core

[decer304]

For gaming and general use, fast 4 core

for workstation/ rendering, slower 8 core

[proaliahmadr]

Thanks everyone.
 

How about FX-8320 vs Phenom II 980

 

I already have the Phenom II 980

Is it worth for me to upgrade my cpu to FX?
Or its better i upgrade my GPU to R9 270X?

I never use my PC for Workstation/Rendering
Always used for gaming like CSGO,DOTA2 or with GTA V  


 

[Recon97]

Overclock the 8 core CPU and leave the 4 core in the dust.

[Speedbird]

For what?

[proaliahmadr]

For what?

For Gaming sir

[proaliahmadr]

Well... the FX-8320 is obviously better than that phenom...

The problem is, it probably won't be compatible with your MB, since it's an AM3+ CPU

My MB already AM3+ man

[Speedbird]

For Gaming sir

Fast 4-core then.

[Speedbird]

My MB already AM3+ man

What chipset?

[proaliahmadr]

What chipset?

MSI 970-Gaming

[proaliahmadr]

For gaming: Fast 4-core

For low-threaded tasks in general: Fast 4-core

 

The only thing the slow 8 core really excels (if it does at all) is rendering and that's only if the raw power of the 8 slow cores combined is higher than that of the fast 4-core

Hey man did i need to

 

Upgrade my CPU from Phenom 980 to FX 8320.

Or upgrade my GPU from HD 7770 to R9 270?

 

Which one is worth for it?

[nokturrduk84]

Fast 4 Core CPU!

[harrynowl]

Phenom II X4 980 overclocked will beat the 8320 quite a lot in games.

[Shifter]

Thanks everyone.

 

How about FX-8320 vs Phenom II 980

 

I already have the Phenom II 980

Is it worth for me to upgrade my cpu to FX?

Or its better i upgrade my GPU to R9 270X?

I never use my PC for Workstation/Rendering

Always used for gaming like CSGO,DOTA2 or with GTA V  

 

Man you are probably better off getting a better graphics card. The Phenom II is a very deceant CPU for gaming and CPU has a much lesser effect on the game performance then the GPU.

[rentaspoon]

MSI 970-Gaming

I'm running an 8350 on that, its perfect.

I'm struggling to push the CPU to 100% gaming wise also got 280 rather than 270 if you can, I was quite disappointed by mine.

[-iSynthesis]

Thanks everyone.

 

How about FX-8320 vs Phenom II 980

 

I already have the Phenom II 980

Is it worth for me to upgrade my cpu to FX?

Or its better i upgrade my GPU to R9 270X?

I never use my PC for Workstation/Rendering

Always used for gaming like CSGO,DOTA2 or with GTA V  

 

Well... The 8320 should have faster cores overall even in single thread.