CPU for gaming/streaming

[Theblanknite]

Hey guys, I am building a PC for gaming and streaming on twitch.tv

 

I have decided everything as far as hardware goes, except for one variable. I need to decide between CPU's. My first option was the AMD FX-8350. My second was the Intel i5 4690k. The AMD benchmarks higher, and has a way better Multi-core speed. The intel has a way better single core speed. I would be gaming (usually a single-core task), and streaming (a multi-core task). I need to know which would be better for my situation. I am on a budget, so the AMD one would be better economically. 

[thekeemo]

Do you stream for a living?

if yes AMD

if no intel

[2FA]

How often do you plan on streaming?

[Weak1ings]

"Why not both?"  If you can, get the Xeon E3 1231 V3.

 

Otherwise, go for the AMD and get that powerful GPU with it.

[Polyvalent]

[Theblanknite]

How often do you plan on streaming?

Everynight for about two hours

[nicholician]

 

Agreed. 

[thekeemo]

 

you sure its not the 5th thousandth?

[Guest trucker2]

This channel is a great resource 

[Polyvalent]

you sure its not the 5th thousandth?

 

I believe he says fifth in the movie

 

edit: actually I think its third but w/e

[Lotus]

If you're streaming and don't want to rely on QuickSync, I'd get an Intel Xeon E3 1231 V3 and pair it with a cheap h97 mobo and just use the stock cooler.

[evilarceus]

Intel, provides more technologies and has better multi-threaded performance.

 

EDIT: Nevermind. Thought it did.

[PetiteBob]

Just type AMD or Intel in the search Bar and look at the other posts.

 

That should answer your question 

 

Look at the number of post about this

 

About 200,000 results (0.45 seconds)

[Lotus]

Intel, provides more technologies and has better multi-threaded performance.

 

EDIT: Nevermind. Thought it did.

It does, but only once you get to the hyper threading 4 core CPUs, the cheapest of which is the Xeon E3 1231 V3 (or 1230 V3)

[Aniallation]

If you're streaming and don't want to rely on QuickSync, I'd get an Intel Xeon E3 1231 V3 and pair it with a cheap h97 mobo and just use the stock cooler.

Pretty sure 1230 + H81 is cheaper then 1231 + H97?

[Aniallation]

I have decided everything as far as hardware goes, except for one variable. I need to decide between CPU's. My first option was the AMD FX-8350. My second was the Intel i5 4690k. The AMD benchmarks higher, and has a way better Multi-core speed. The intel has a way better single core speed. I would be gaming (usually a single-core task), and streaming (a multi-core task). I need to know which would be better for my situation. I am on a budget, so the AMD one would be better economically. 

Neither. Get a HT Xeon and an H81 board.

[Mattrixx]

I disapprove of this message.

[KemoKa]

If you can get a hyperthreaded 4-core like a Xeon, then that's what you want to use. If you're on that tight of a budget then go AMD, but don't expect an upgrade anytime soon...

[Theblanknite]

To all the people that suggested a xeon:

 

To be more specific I'm on an 800-900 total budget, so that's kinda out of the question. It's basically between these two processors.

[APersonWithABrokenChair]

[FratStar]

To all the people that suggested a xeon:

 

To be more specific I'm on an 800-900 total budget, so that's kinda out of the question. It's basically between these two processors.

 

Um the i5 4690k cost about $240 while the Xeon I listed here costs ten bucks more. You can get an H87 motherboard for extremely cheap even a H97 board is pretty cheap.

 

Xeon: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316&cm_re=zeon-_-19-117-316-_-Product

 

If you're not privy on that just get a 4690k what's the point of getting that without a z97 board (for all the bells and whistles) which would be more expensive than going the Xeon route, but to each his own.

 

EDIT: On amazon the 4690k is $235 the same Xeon is $246. I wouldn't want you buying into a pretty dead platform. Plus getting a good AM3+ motherboard will cost you especially if you want to push it close to 5GHZ, then you have to buy a beefier cooler etc. Then I again I don't know your exact build so what do I know.

[Theblanknite]

Um the i5 4690k cost about $240 while the Xeon I listed here costs ten bucks more. You can get an H87 motherboard for extremely cheap even a H97 board is pretty cheap.

 

Xeon: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316&cm_re=zeon-_-19-117-316-_-Product

 

If you're not privy on that just get a 4690k what's the point of getting that without a z97 board (for all the bells and whistles) which would be more expensive than going the Xeon route, but to each his own.

 

EDIT: On amazon the 4690k is $235 the same Xeon is $246. I wouldn't want you buying into a pretty dead platform. Plus getting a good AM3+ motherboard will cost you especially if you want to push it close to 5GHZ, then you have to buy a beefier cooler etc. Then I again I don't know your exact build so what do I know.

This works well for both gaming and streaming? 

[FratStar]

This works well for both gaming and streaming? 

 

Yes It will work just fine. Also the Xeon is hyperthreaded while the 4690k is not. At the end of the day it's your decision, but I'm just giving you another option, but don't take my word for it do a bit of research and see if it's right for you. I'm an 8350 owner and personally I have zero problems but it was still pretty expensive I wish I went the Xeon route tbh would have been cheaper and better.

 

As for AMD:

I have the Asus Crosshair V and it's honestly the best if not one of the best boards and it's still expensive new and I've hit a much higher stable OC running this board than my previous one, but it's just not worth it.