Gaming benchmark fx6300 vs 4670k

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Hey there,

Im just wondering if anyone has a link to an in depth gaming benchmark using the fx6300 and the 4670k? I am looking to see how the two perform on 1920 x 1080 for gaming to try and make a decision as to which to go for. I will be using a r9 280x with the system and basically will only be using it for gaming and standard day to day usage.

I have heard that for gaming purposes the gpu is now the bottleneck at 1920 resolution so was considering saving money on the cpu platform.

Thanks

JOOK-D · Feb 5, 2014

The i5 4670k will win in almost every game, if not every game.

Which games would you like benchmarks in?

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Will it? I was wondering as i've heard fps at 1920 is almost identicle in most games between the two as the gpu is the limiting factor just.

General gaming benchmarks using BF4 / crysis and metro etc would be great if you could find a comparison of systems using the same gpu with the difference cpus. Games id most likely be playing are BF4 and SWTOR. I know SWTOR can be quite cpu intensive but theres a zero chance of finding a meaningful comparison for that game

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

The FX-6300 vs. i5-4670K benchmark has no games on it, but the FX vs. i5-3570K does: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/699?vs=701
The difference could be considerable.
That said, I have two systems, one containing a FX-8320 and the other an i5-3570K. There is no game I can enjoy on the i5 that I cannot on the FX, although I do not play the latest and most demanding games, and the Intel machine is smoother, a difference I can tell if I'm running them side-by-side, but like I said has not been affecting my enjoyment of games.
Often, the decision of whether to go Intel vs. AMD comes down to whether the same budget allows the AMD CPU to be paired with a stronger graphics card. That apparently does not apply to you, since you will be using a R9-280X in either case.
All else being equal, I'd rather have the i5. It does run smoother, and uses less power; but if a cheaper AMD build allows you to add a SSD to that one but not to the Intel build, I'd choose the AMD+SSD hands down.

JOOK-D · Feb 5, 2014

BF4:

http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test_GPU-Action-Battlefield_4-test-bf4_proz_2.jpg

Bear in mind that in multiplayer the FX's do struggle, since it's so CPU heavy. I think it would take an FX 83xx to match a higher end i5 in MP. MP is very difficult to bench reliably, so you're unlikely to find anything useful on that front. The 280x should be able to handle anything you throw at it though.

Crysis 3 (wasn't sure which you were referring to so I grabbed this):

I'd say the 6300 would be on par with the 3470 in that test. Thankfully Crysis is coded very well and the reliance on the CPU is surprisingly low, even a Bulldozer FX 4170 can keep up.

Metro Last Light:

Bear in mind that this is with a GTX Titan, so the CPU will be the bottleneck in almost every scenario. The 6300 (basically on par eith the 6350) keeps up very well, however the 3570k (the 4670k is a little better) is still ahead.

Basically, in single player games you probably won't see a difference but the 4670k is still ahead. When put into multiplayer scenarios the i5 will win the majority of the time. It's difficult to find benches of different games with comparable CPUs. From what I've heard SWTOR is very badly coded and would almost definitely perform better on intel with it's superior per-core performance.

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Wow

Thanks a lot for all your input guys

really helps a lot!

@ Onus i was actually considering the r9 270x with the haswell cpu as i would have to spend more on the cpu part of the system.

Baring that in mind do you guys think i would be better going with the haswell / ivy setup and a r9 270x or the AMD 6300 setup with a r9 280x ?

Operating with around 5 - 550 pound budget maximum to get gpu mb cpu and memory. Another concern with the 280 is my psu is over 5 years old (coolermaster RP-650w) but i plan to change this in a few months once getting everything running.

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

Ooh, that PSU is from a very bad product line, per HardwareSecrets testing. Especially since it is old, count on it for no more than 500W. I'd stick to the R9 270X unless you can replace the PSU now too.

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Another question (sorry for all the questions lol) the RP-650-PCAP has twin 6 pin pci-e molexs. As far as i know the r9 requires 8 pin connection. Have read before it should be fine for powering the r9 but how?

VenBaja · Feb 5, 2014

I went from the FX-6300 to the 4770k (which performs pretty much the same as the 4670k in games) and the difference in FPS in BF3 and BF4 was considerable. In BF3 for example, I went from an average of around 60fps with dips as low as 45fps, to averaging around 90-100fps, with dips to maybe 65 or 70. The GPU remained the same (7870LE).

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

I would not use that PSU on the R9. I could not find a review of that specific model, but lots of others at HardwareSecrets (e.g. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-600-W-Power-Supply-Review/1034 ) are sufficiently bad that I would not trust it to power a R9 280X, regardless of what is on the label.

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Ah. Looking like its going to be better to bite the bullet and change my entire system possibly then and sell this one as it sits (after a good cleaning haha) . Thanks for all the input guys. Think im going to have to go with the r9 270x / i5 combo and just get a new case / psu also. All round will probably be my best option, especially if i buy a board that allows for crossfire and add a second 270x down the line if need be.

Thanks for all your replies

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

Be careful of PSUs that come with cases; most are junk even worse than what you have (although Antec has some very good ones).

Ephx14 · Feb 5, 2014

Oh yep indeed u are right. Il be buyin a haf case and a seperate psu around 800 from silverstone or a good brand

rated for xfire

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

If you like the HAF cases, check out the similarly-designed Rosewill cases. They'll have more included fans, and likely reduced or free shipping. In my personal experience with cases from both companies, I have preferred the quality of Rosewill as well, although sometimes CM has used heavier materials. Fractal Design also makes nice cases.

con635 · Feb 5, 2014

I know an i5 is better than an fx63** in most situations but would an i5+270x be better than an fx63**+280x for gaming? hmmmm.......

Onus · Feb 5, 2014

My games aren't the most demanding, and I'm willing to play on less than UltraMaxOhWOW! settings, so for the long-term benefits, IMHO I'd rather have the i5.

JOOK-D · Feb 5, 2014

I'd agree with Onus. However I play mostly MP. I'd rather have a lower max framerate and a higher base framerate, which a stronger CPU often provides in MP games. Drops under 60 are a no-no for me, they were pretty constant with my FX 8320.

For SP games you'd get higher framerates possibly with higher details/AA/AF with the 280x.

con635 · Feb 5, 2014

Imo an oc'd fx6300 and 280x would give a better 1080 experience, the 'k' i5 is twice the price of an fx 6300 here if hes buying at uk price (the north) 85£ vs 185£ 4670k. Question is which games does he play?

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