Which one is "better"?

Zachles · Jan 6, 2014

I'm looking at possible processors for building a desktop, and I can't decide between an Intel or an AMD processor. Or, more specifically, these two.

Intel Core i7-3770k 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor

Now, from what I can tell, the latter is the better processor, but why is it that the Intel is so much more expensive?

Thanks in advance.

Asuveroz · Jan 6, 2014

Intel is better.

Zachles · Jan 6, 2014

Asuveroz :

As a general rule, yes. The thing is, the only thing that the Intel processor has that the AMD doesn't is Hyper Threading. For all intensive purposes, the AMD looks better.

Calnin · Jan 6, 2014

Intel generally provides better performance compared to AMD. The i7 is a bit better than the fx8350 for gaming at least.

Asuveroz · Jan 6, 2014

You can see HERE that i7-3770K will be better. But the FX-8350 is still good.

shortstuff_mt · Jan 6, 2014

If you're considering the i7 3770K then you might as well get the upgraded Haswell i7 4770K for about the same price.

Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I74770K

The LGA 1150 platform is the way to go with a new Intel build. The previous LGA 1155 platform is a dead-end.

Zachles · Jan 6, 2014

shortstuff_mt :

Okay, thanks.

Just out of curiosity, if I did get an AMD (which I don't think I will now, after reading all of this stuff), can I change it out for an Intel, or vice versa?

Calnin · Jan 6, 2014

You would have to buy a new motherboard + cpu when you're switching. Its not worth it in my opinion.

photonboy · Jan 6, 2014

My 2 cents (if anyone cares)

The INTEL is best by far. While games are becoming better threaded and an FX-8350 can match a recent i5/i7 in a few new games, the Intel simply dominates.

SKYRIM for example has the i5-3570K ahead by about 35%. Ouch.

The i7 is more expensive, and while faster in a FEW games than the i5, it also is $100 more. I bought one myself because it averages about 25% faster for encoding video. I recommend the i5-4670K though to most people since you'd be lucky to see a 10% difference in games depending on other components; if you're more GPU-bottlenecked it will make probably NO difference.

And while I generally recommend the new HASWELL, the previous gen is good if you find A DEAL ON IT. Thus:

If you find a good DEAL on the motherboard/CPU:
1155 motherboard + i5-3570K (or i7-3770K)

Otherwise:
1150 motherboard + i5-4670K (or i7-4770K)

Summary:
My QUICK advice is get a Z87 1150 motherboard, and an i5-4670K CPU unless you get a deal on previous gen, or think you need more processing power on the CPU.

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