Which CPU should I get?

[mandrigald]

I know I have posted a similar topic before, but I am still in a dilemma. Should I get the AMD FX-8350 or the i5 4670k processor? Keep in mind that I am on a bit of a budget being in my teens without a real income at the moment. Other places on the web I have asked a similar question I am told that I should save up and put forth the extra money for the better Intel processor for gaming. What does the LTT forums think I should do in my specific situation? 

[Bluethulhu]

If you're just gaming an 8350 is going to work fine.

[Unhelpful]

Neither is a bad choice.

[tp95112]

8350 would be my choice for a budget. But what is your budget?

[ChillKyle]

Even in a specific small budget, you could also get a non overclocked version of a CPU and still have it be good for gaming.

 

My personal choice. i5-4670K with a MSI Z87-GD65 Motherboard.

[PillowSmoke]

8350.

[mandrigald]

8350 would be my choice for a budget. But what is your budget?

I don't really have a finite "budget" per se, but I would be able to potentially get other parts with any saved money

[tp95112]

I don't really have a finite "budget" per se, but I would be able to potentially get other parts with any saved money

Then go with 8350 its a great cpu for the price. I built  a computer with one  last year for my friend and no complaints what so ever

[mandrigald]

Then go with 8350 its a great cpu for the price. I built  a computer with one  last year for my friend and no complaints what so ever

I'm getting very different feedback than from overclock.net

[nsyedhasan]

I don't really have a finite "budget" per se, but I would be able to potentially get other parts with any saved money

If you budget is about 1200$ then I'd say the i5 4670K.

[tp95112]

I'm getting very different feedback than from overclock.net

Try teksyndicate you will probably get a thumbs up for the 8350

[k_jonsie_]

AMD hasn't really released a new AM3+ cpu so nobody really knows if the socket is going to be changed like intel did, if you ask me go with a lower priced intel and when you do get money go up to 4670k, thats what my friends do.

[mandrigald]

If you budget is about 1200$ then I'd say the i5 4670K.

My budget is far from $1200 my friend. I still need to get a case and a new PSU. Would it be stupid of me to just buy the 8350 and a motherboard now and then just save up and buy a superior Intel CPU later on (like October or something)?

[nsyedhasan]

My budget is far from $1200 my friend. I still need to get a case and a new PSU. Would it be stupid of me to just buy the 8350 and a motherboard now and then just save up and buy a superior Intel CPU later on (like October or something)?

I'd say get a FX 8320.

[TheMissxu]

I'd say an 8350. Or if you're daring, an 8320 and overclock.

 

They are pretty much equal, so you might as well grab the cheaper one, which is currently AMD.

 

I guess there is one catch... If you play any game that is coded poorly, it might be worth it to spend a little more on the Intel solution (faster cores, but less of them). An examples of a poorly coded game would be an old MMO (and some recent ones). Besides that, AMD could be behind in a few other games, but it's negligible and not worth spending double digit percent more for a frame or two.

 

You might as well grab a 6300 or 8320, if you're not staying with AMD. The issue with planning like that is you will probably lose money while selling the parts on ebay or something.

[mandrigald]

I'd say get a FX 8320.

 

I think I may do that. If its able to run games well alongside like a GTX 770 or something then I might just keep it for about a year.

[nsyedhasan]

I think I may do that. If its able to run games well alongside like a GTX 770 or something then I might just keep it for about a year.

FX 8320 is about the same as a FX 8350 but has a slightly lower clock speed.

[mandrigald]

FX 8320 is about the same as a FX 8350 but has a slightly lower clock speed.

Well sweet then thats what I'll do. I will install that in my computer and I'll just upgrade it whenever I feel like it. Thanks man

[nokturrduk84]

i5

[helping]

I know I have posted a similar topic before, but I am still in a dilemma. Should I get the AMD FX-8350 or the i5 4670k processor? Keep in mind that I am on a bit of a budget being in my teens without a real income at the moment. Other places on the web I have asked a similar question I am told that I should save up and put forth the extra money for the better Intel processor for gaming. What does the LTT forums think I should do in my specific situation?

Budget, case choice, and main usage?

 

i5

Excellent point.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

If its strictly for gaming either will get you by fine without being a bottleneck for any gpu. The 8 cores on the 8350 may be better for gpu bound games but worse than the 4670K (by a lot) for games like WoW, though games like BF4 it really won't make a difference. It really depends on if you are playing CPU or GPU bound games and if you prefer AMD or intel and if the $70?? (I think 70) is worth that much to you.

[Kamina]

AMD FX 8320/8350

 

Pros

8 threads/8 cluster cores

price/performance ratio is better

Better instructions

More cache

Better multi-threaded performance 

Better overclocker

All of them are unlocked

 

Cons:

Higher TDP

Single core performance not as strong

32nm 

Possible dead socket

 

Intel 4670k

Pros:

22nm 

Lower TDP

Strong Single Core performance by almost 50%

less power consumption 

Supported Socket, soon to be 14nm possibly. 

 

Cons:

No hyperthreading

Less cache

Less cores/threads

Price/performance ratio

[mandrigald]

Budget, case choice, and main usage?

 

Excellent point.

I mostly play games like Bioshock: Infinite, The Witcher, Skyrim, and Fallout (my favorite). While occasionally playing games like Counter Strike: Source , Gmod, and Battlefield 4