AMD or Intel CPU

[Hexedtemplar]

I am going to be building a new PC after christmas and am not sure whether I should go with an Intel or AMD CPU. AMD GPUs apparently work better when paired with AMD CPUs but is it really that much of a performance jump? I literally only use my computer for games and other day to day stuff and for my last build I went with an I7. Which was a mistake because I barely use it to it's full potential. Anyone want to throw in their two cents?

[Darell3]

AMD CPU + AMD GPU + 990FX mobo = Perfect:) apparently you do get the 'full' experience. If money is not your problem then go intel.

[EChondo]

AMD GPUs apparently work better when paired with AMD CPUs but is it really that much of a performance jump?

Uh, what? That's 100% false.

[Thunderjolt]

Depending on your budget you should either go with Intel (If you have a lot of money) or AMD (You don't have as much money)

[Hans Christian | Teri]

AMD setups aren't bad, but to this day I would still go with an Intel processor without a doubt (that is of course if you have the money to do so). If you're just gaming an i5 will do just fine for you.

[MeltyMoon]

Give us a budget please, even if it's a rough guesstimate

[Ookami]

You cant go wrong with both. AMD if you wanna save some cash, while Intel if you wanna gain some more performance per core.

[Hexedtemplar]

AMD CPU + AMD GPU + 990FX mobo = Perfect:) apparently you do get the 'full' experience. If money is not your problem then go intel.

Money technically isn't a problem but I dont want to over spend on something I won't use.

 

Uh, what? That's 100% false.

I could be wrong but I remember reading that AMD CPUs work better in tandam with their GPUs.

[Hexedtemplar]

Give us a budget please, even if it's a rough guesstimate

$1200-1600 ish I am defiantly getting an R9 290x but thats the only part thats set in stone currently.

[ForsakenLive]

AMD GPUs don't benefit at all of being paired with a AMD cpu. You can pick whatever you want, Nvidia, AMD, Intel, mixed them all together and it will be the same.

If you have the  budget for a Intel processor (let's say 4670k) Then go for it. If it seems a tad expensive, go for AMD.

[Imabigmac]

I could be wrong but I remember reading that AMD CPUs work better in tandam with their GPUs.

There's no benefit and if there was it would so small

[Chevaishr]

$1200-1600 ish I am defiantly getting an R9 290x but thats the only part thats set in stone currently.

budget like that go with an intel i5 or i7 ... though if you go with an 8350 the money saved can be used to water cool the gpu (i could be wrong though ... not sure how expensive it would be to water cool a gpu) 

[Hexedtemplar]

There's no benefit and if there was it would so small

 

AMD GPUs don't benefit at all of being paired with a AMD cpu. You can pick whatever you want, Nvidia, AMD, Intel, mixed them all together and it will be the same.

If you have the  budget for a Intel processor (let's say 4670k) Then go for it. If it seems a tad expensive, go for AMD.

 

Welp looks like I am an idiot I'll be grabbing an I5 then

[Youbetternot]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($169.99 @ Microcenter) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($135.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1606.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 19:21 EST-0500)

[Hexedtemplar]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($169.99 @ Microcenter) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($135.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1606.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 19:21 EST-0500)

 

Appreciate it, I'll be grabbing everything from NCIX after christmas. Thanks to everyone who corrected my silly assumption.

[needmorewood]

Uh, what? That's 100% false.

its the advertising  AMD puts out. its quite convincing but false.

honestly i dont know why people go for the 4670k cause overall the 8350 is on par or better in the things people actually use and matter in the real world. but u can really go wrong with the 4670k.

i wish someone could actually have a valid reason for the 4670k. i mean i like the chipset better for like audio and stuff but other than that idk.

[brob]

Welp looks like I am an idiot I'll be grabbing an I5 then

 

Wise choice.

[ForsakenLive]

The only benefit to pair AMD CPUs with GPUs, is that you get to use the AMD Vision Engine control center, and have there your GPU and CPU stats and temps. Performance wise is the same.

[TheSLSAMG]

>Asks others for help

> others help him

> quotes others gives himself best answer

Fuck logic.

[Hexedtemplar]

>Asks others for help

> others help him

> quotes others gives himself best answer

Fuck logic.

I honestly thought if I marked it as solved the thread would close.