Intel core i5 vs A mD FX-6300.

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Hello
I already read a lot od posts related to this inquire, but because im out of the US, prices here are different.
I have 3 options
1. FX-6300 $140 without guarantee + Mobo Asrock 970 pro 3 $115 with G
2. FX-6300 $140 without G + Asus M5a97 $140 without G
3. Core i5 3330 $240 with G + H61 or H81 gigabyte mobos around $80 with G
I have a VC hD-5770 (i know is old)
Thanks in advance

Danbuscus25 · May 7, 2014

the i5 will usually perform better, but if that is too much then the other 2 are just fine.

coolguybaddude · May 7, 2014

Well 1 &3 are priced different & wouldnt recommend 2 for without guarantee unless you plan on new build soon. Well if this doesn't helps then try some benchmarks & go through threads again for performance comparison. Feel free to ask further & choose a solution or post one for others.

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Im kinda short on $ so which will be best bang for the buck?
I guess resuming, which is better amd for 265 or intel for $320?

coolguybaddude · May 7, 2014

tashidondrup :

I dont think i need to say 1.
Or try another i series of somewhat similar performance lower price as amd though they are generally costlier here than the amd counterparts.

Danbuscus25 · May 7, 2014

best bang for your buck would be the fx 6300 and the asrock board, because it has a guarantee.

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

And which mobo do u think is better for the FX, the asrock 970 pro 3 for $115 or the asrock 980de3/u3s3 for $100?

Danbuscus25 · May 7, 2014

both are good, so the Asrock 970 pro 3 is better because it is cheaper and has a guarantee.

Heroesneverquit · May 7, 2014

FX is always better fx 6300 and below. The only time intel gets better is when you move into i5 3rd gen k series and up. Other then that the best bang for your buck will be amd. As far as guarantee goes what guarantee are you refering to. Like an it works guarantee? If so then always go with the one with a gaurantee because with out one im willing to bet they sell you a broken board just becaues they can.

coolguybaddude · May 7, 2014

Well this thread might help: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1999708/asrock-970-pro3-asrock-980de3-u3s3.html

Danbuscus25 · May 7, 2014

Heroesneverquit :

well, i3's are very competitive and usually better below 6300 and the a-10 apu's, and phenoms.

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Heroesneverquit :

Without guarantee because i will buy the items from amazon or newegg and is costly to send them back in a case of malfunction

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Adding to the variables, a friend sells me a used ASUS M5a78 in $40

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

What do u think the m5a78 for 40$ used?

Heroesneverquit · May 7, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

i3s are competitive until you realize it 2 vs 6 cores. IMO theres no reason to pay that much for a dual core when you could have a 6 core. The argument is that the i3 is better in most games which is true. The second you want to run multiple things or stream though the fx 6300 laughs at the i3. Also they do not have an unlocked i3.

tashidondrup · May 7, 2014

Heroesneverquit :

Danbuscus25 :

i3s are competitive until you realize it 2 vs 6 cores. IMO theres no reason to pay that much for a dual core when you could have a 6 core. The argument is that the i3 is better in most games which is true. The second you want to run multiple things or stream though the fx 6300 laughs at the i3. Also they do not have an unlocked i3.

Sounds better having 6 vs 2 cores, the problem im having now is deciding for the best mobo option.
The asrock 978 pro for $115 or the asus m5a78 used for $40.
Both of them are not that good, cuase neither of them has heatsink for the vrm.

Heroesneverquit · May 7, 2014

I personally would not worry about. You can buy a VRM heatsink for it if you want to. I have a cheapo MB the msi 760gm-p23. Im running a 4.3ghz fx 6300 in it without any issues. I don't think you would have any issues unless you overclocked heavily.

tashidondrup · May 14, 2014

Sorry for asking again
I decided to go for the asrock mobo, but Which is better

The asrock 980DE3/u3s3 for 99$
Or the asrock 970 pro for $$130

I really dont care about OC or sli

Intel core i5 vs A mD FX-6300.

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