Intel vs Amd Budget CPU

c2yCharlie · Apr 30, 2014

Hello guys ,

I will be buying a new rig within a week but I am a bit confused. Should I go with i3 4130 or the a10 7700k?

The other parts that I have decided are :
Dell s2240l
gtx 750 ti
transcend 4gb ram
antec vp450w

I am on a tight budget. For each cpu that you recommend please also recommend a mobo. Also mention the reason for the choice. I am actually inclined towards i3 because of various benchmarks at various sites that I have seen.

Thanking in advance to all who reply.

Jaydee Ramos · Apr 30, 2014

Choose Intel i3-4130 for your GTX 750 Ti, the AMD A10 APU's are CPU+GPU but it does not perform well with a dedicated GPU, I'm sure that you will be happy to your gaming rig, I'd suggest that get 8gb ram to perform well, anyway if you want some benchmarks for i3-4130 and GTX 750 Ti watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43pXorOZ3MQ

spdragoo · Apr 30, 2014

As a comparison between the two, they're pretty much even (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-4130-vs-AMD-A10-7700K). The i3 has the edge in single-core performance (as noted in the Passmark benchmark), but the A10 has better overall (again, per the Passmark benchmark). The i3 has an NX bit (which can prevent a few types of exploits), but the A10 counterbalances with its ability to overclock (has an unlocked multiplier).

Before going any further, though, we need a bit more information from you. First off, if you've picked the case, what form factor will it take: ATX, mATX, ITX? That will determine the type of board we can recommend to you.

Secondly, what are you planning on using the PC for? If you're not planning on playing the latest games on Ultra settings on multiple monitors...then you don't need a separate GPU if you pick the A10 board. That's the whole point of that line: a semi-decent CPU with mid-range onboard graphics. The graphics on the A10 well out-perform the graphics on the i3, so unless you need the high-end performance you don't need a separate GPU. But....if you're needing the high-end graphics performance, then you also don't want to worry about CPU bottlenecking. If that's the case, you might want to consider either an i3-4340 or the FX 6350 (both cost $130 at the local Micro Center, which puts them $10 cheaper than the A10), & both of which are better chips than the i3-4130 and A10.

c2yCharlie · May 1, 2014

Jaydee Ramos :

Thanks for the reply.
I have decided for 4gb ram because I am on a tight budget and many benchmarks show that currently 4gb and 8gb ram are on par if you close all applications before playing on the 4gb. However I plan to upgrade to 8gb within a year.

c2yCharlie · May 1, 2014

spdragoo :

As a comparison between the two, they're pretty much even (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-4130-vs-AMD-A10-7700K). The i3 has the edge in single-core performance (as noted in the Passmark benchmark), but the A10 has better overall (again, per the Passmark benchmark). The i3 has an NX bit (which can prevent a few types of exploits), but the A10 counterbalances with its ability to overclock (has an unlocked multiplier).

Before going any further, though, we need a bit more information from you. First off, if you've picked the case, what form factor will it take: ATX, mATX, ITX? That will determine the type of board we can recommend to you.

Secondly, what are you planning on using the PC for? If you're not planning on playing the latest games on Ultra settings on multiple monitors...then you don't need a separate GPU if you pick the A10 board. That's the whole point of that line: a semi-decent CPU with mid-range onboard graphics. The graphics on the A10 well out-perform the graphics on the i3, so unless you need the high-end performance you don't need a separate GPU. But....if you're needing the high-end graphics performance, then you also don't want to worry about CPU bottlenecking. If that's the case, you might want to consider either an i3-4340 or the FX 6350 (both cost $130 at the local Micro Center, which puts them $10 cheaper than the A10), & both of which are better chips than the i3-4130 and A10.

Thanks for the reply mate.

I have decided to go with i3 4130 as the reviews at many sites show that it is better than fx 6300 and at par with i3 4340. However I cant chose between msi h81m e33 and ecs h81h m4.

Please help me decide.

FYI, I will use the pc for heavy gaming and light photo and video editing.

Jaydee Ramos · May 1, 2014

c2yCharlie :

spdragoo :

Thanks for the reply mate.

I have decided to go with i3 4130 as the reviews at many sites show that it is better than fx 6300 and at par with i3 4340. However I cant chose between msi h81m e33 and ecs h81h m4.

Please help me decide.

FYI, I will use the pc for heavy gaming and light photo and video editing.

They both h81 chipset, I choose the MSI motherboard, here are the differences for LGA 1150 mobo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1150
The h81 chipset motherboards has no Intel Clear Video Technology but don't mind it your system will be fine

Leo1123 · Nov 24, 2014

I would go with a fx8320, U can save a little money and get a better gpu. They cost around 115$ and are beats at overclocking.

Seyam Al-Fahad · Nov 24, 2014

I was confused just like you, but I decided i3 4130 with MSI 750ti and MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE.
I choose this mobo because if I upgrade to i5 in 1-2 yrs, i can still overclock buying a cooler

Also I can 2-Way SLI & CrossFire in future

Also no money waste on PSU for now, as a 450W normal PSU will work with 750 Ti

Also you can follow him,same build with game Hight/Ultra benchmarks and FPS

Leo1123 · Dec 12, 2014

Jaydee Ramos :

yah so get a fx6300 or a fx8320

XSlayerAssassinX · Dec 12, 2014

I'd go with a G3258, grab a cheap Asus MOBO and you can over clock it with the stock fan. Even to 4 ghz. That pentium competes with i7's. Grab it, trust me.

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