Looking for best mid-budget CPU for multi-tasking

gamer9sam

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Jan 7, 2014
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I had set in mind to get the i5-4670k but after seeing a benchmark comparison to the FX-8350 and a little research i am conflicted. I want to game, which i read that the 4670k is better for, but i also want to multi-task for my studies which have been in computer programming but thinking of switching to engineering or science. I want my options open besides just gaming.

My budget is ~$500 for my build without a GPU (already have a Geforce GTX 550 ti which will be a 760 soon) so I want the best value and the 8350 is looking really good.

Also at my nearby Microcenter both CPU's cost $179.99 which didn't help.
 
Solution
Both 4670k and fx-8350 at $179.99? FX-8350 is a great cpu and usually a better value. But 4670k for just $179.99? Get this i5. All engineering and science apls will perform very fast with a oced 4670k.