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Intel is know for a better single core performance, so it's mostly a better choice for gaming. AMD is know for extreme multitasking without breaking a sweat, AMD FX-8350 has almost the same performance as Intel Core i5-3570k + it's better for multitasking + it's cheaper so AMD FX-8350 is a better choice, but that was just an example of a comparison, it depends what's your budget, how much are you willing to spend on a CPU?
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Intel is know for a better single core performance, so it's mostly a better choice for gaming. AMD is know for extreme multitasking without breaking a sweat, AMD FX-8350 has almost the same performance as Intel Core i5-3570k + it's better for multitasking + it's cheaper so AMD FX-8350 is a better choice, but that was just an example of a comparison, it depends what's your budget, how much are you willing to spend on a CPU?
 
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i was going to buy a i7 4770K but its $335 and i saw that amd give better performance then intel my budget is $1100 and these are the compenents

Asrock z87 EX4 motherboard http://www.amazon.com/EXTREME4--LGA1150-CrossFireX-MicroATX-Motherboard/dp/B00DPOHGW8/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375904042&sr=8-1&keywords=asrock+z87+extreme4
Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-Tactical-PC3-12800-BLT2CP4G3D1608DT2TX/dp/B006YG976M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376848228&sr=8-1&keywords=Tactical+Tracer%22+DDR3+1866
Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD1002FAEX-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376848106&sr=8-1&keywords=1TB+WD+%22Black%22
Crosair 650 watt power supply http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthusiast-Certified-Compatible-platforms/dp/B004LB5AZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376694132&sr=8-1&keywords=650+power+supply
EVGA GeForce GTX760 SuperClocked 2GB graphics card
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2762-KR/dp/B00DHW4HM0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376695436&sr=8-2&keywords=EVGA+SuperClocked+02G-P4-2762-KR+GeForce+GTX+760+2GB+256-bit+GDDR5+PCI+Express+3.0+SLI+Support+Video+Card
lg dvd burner http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Super-Multi-Internal-GH24NS95B/dp/B009F1DYF8/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375908707&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+dvd+burner
Windows 7 home premium 64 bit http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376703427&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+7+home+premium+64+bit
Corsair Hydro Series Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H80i http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-H100i/dp/B009ZN2NH6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376696906&sr=1-1&keywords=H100i+liquid+cooling+system

Thermaltake Chaser A31 System Cabinet http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Chaser-A31-System-Cabinet/dp/B00BJ6VAQW/ref=sr_1_119?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1376230828&sr=1-119&keywords=gaming+case
 
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Is the whole system $1100? If yes, what's your budget for your CPU?
 
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What flight simulator software do you use and do you know of any benchmarking sites that use it to show differences between processors? In certain games the AMD architecture falls really short of where Intel is, and on certain games it competes quite well . . . so depending on the game it may not make sense to even think about AMD or it might make sense to design the whole machine around one.
 
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From some quick goggling it looks liek FSX is pretty terrible at multi-core usage as it has one main game and then spreads some of the asset management work on the other cores. I'm not sure if that info is up to date, but that probably points to using an overclocked 3570k or 4670k as the CPU over a 8350. I haven't been able to find any benchmarks that aren't a few architectures old.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($56.23 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1104.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 15:47 EDT-0400)
 
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