Intel or amd? Whats better?

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

I currently have an amd-6100 cpu, a nvidia GTX 660 and 8gb. I really want to be able to play graphically intensive games, such as Day Z and Battelfied 4. I was wondering if i would be able to change my motherboard and cpu to an intel i7? And what sort of motherboard would i need?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Blaise170 · Dec 21, 2013

Intel or AMD depends largely on your budget. If you don't have a budget, Intel generally has better CPUs. For gaming only, you do not need an i7. The i5-4670k will be more than enough for the current generation of games.

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

Yeah budget is fine, so i don't mind price wise. But in your opinion would that i5 be nearly as good as the i7?
Thanks for replying as well!

Blaise170 · Dec 21, 2013

samuel26497 :

In most games, the i5 performs on par if not better than the i7. There are a few games like BF4 where the i7 is better, but the i7 is also more expensive. Here are some benchmarks.

stevydinho · Dec 21, 2013

i5-4670k with any Z87 motherboard is perfect for gaming

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

Ahh thanks alot!
One another thing, if you don't mind me asking, what sort of motherboard would i need, and could i use the same ram from my current build?
Thanks again!

Blaise170 · Dec 21, 2013

samuel26497 :

As long as your RAM is DDR3, it will work fine. I'd recommend getting the i5-4670k with a Z87 motherboard. I don't know your budget, but these are great boards:

MSI Z87 G43 Gaming: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g43gaming
MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87gd65gaming
Asus Z87 PLUS: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87plus
Gigabyte Z87X-OC: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xoc

JOOK-D · Dec 21, 2013

If you already have an Am3+ board upgrade to a piledriver FX 8320/8350. The 6100 you have is bulldozer architecture and the performance is pretty poor.

No need to get a new motherboard/cpu/copy of windows to switch to intel.

Having said that, intel is generally better. There are quite a few games where you won't see a difference between them though.

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

Would i still keep all my saved data on my computer? And would i need to buy windows again?

JOOK-D · Dec 21, 2013

samuel26497 :

Yes and yes.

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

Ohh, why is that?

JOOK-D · Dec 21, 2013

samuel26497 :

You probably have an OEM version of Windows (did your PC come with a sticker with the code oon it? If so, probably OEM) which is tied to the motherboard. Since you're changing to intel, and therefore your motherboard, you will need to purchase a new copy of windows.

If you were to just upgrade to an FX 8320/8350 you wouldn't have to do that.

samuel26497 · Dec 21, 2013

Ohh! Are they good processors?

stevydinho · Dec 21, 2013

Yes, an 8350 is similar to an i5

Blaise170 · Dec 21, 2013

The FX-8320/8350 is indeed a good CPU, but you need to make sure you have an AM3+ motherboard.

samuel26497 · Dec 22, 2013

Okay thanks alot

samuel26497 · Dec 22, 2013

Do you think my motherboard will be am3+, considering i already have a 6100 in it?

Blaise170 · Dec 22, 2013

samuel26497 :

The FX-6100 is an AM3+ CPU so yes.

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