Fx 6300 or Pentium g3258? Best value?

TheBlindPenguin · Sep 29, 2014

Which one should i get, because i'm on a really really tight budget ($325) and microcenter has the fx 6300 for $90 with a gigabyte mobo thrown in for free. But the pentium doesn't have any real deal anymore and its $60 for the pentium and i have to buy a $45 mobo to go along with it. My amd build is here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pqg2jX
coming out at $306, while my intel build is here
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzRQwP
coming out at $324.
Thanks for any help, and i really can't go above $326 (sorry for my budget!)

drtweak · Sep 29, 2014

Umm dual core non HT VS 6 Core that is 300 MHZ Faster? Yea that's a no brainer. Go with the FX 6300. I got my Gigabyte board and FX 8320 at Micro center. Got mine over clocked to 4.4 on a Corsair H100i. You can easily get that 6300 to 4Ghz

TheBlindPenguin · Sep 29, 2014

The dual core pentium actually runs pretty good for games, (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888-3.html) thats why i'm considering it. I'm only really worried about the age of the fx series, because I don't want to be outdated in a year or so.
Also i just found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66BiQsOM9_M and the fx 6300 mostly keeps up with the i7 which is great! Since you said that you have a amd fx processor, how is the performance for daily stuff, like web browsing and video editing, and can the fx 6300 stream decently?

Chicano · Sep 29, 2014

The AMD is 60% faster... No contest
AMD FX-6300 Six-Core.. Passmark CPU Mark = 6356, Rank = 206
Intel Pentium G3258...... Passmark CPU Mark = 3969, Rank = 403

LookItsRain · Sep 29, 2014

If this is for gaming, then the 3258 is better, if not get the fx. Or get the 3258 for the upgrade path

CRITICALThinker · Sep 29, 2014

I would also try to get a GTX 750, 250x-260x, or 650 ti if you can get it. the performance on the 650 is a bit lower than I would recommend.

rmark45matsu · Sep 29, 2014

The intel cpu will beat any game that only uses one or two cores, some of the modern games use all your cores which will put the fx in the lead. It really depends on what you play, but generally speaking with newer/upcoming games the fx will perform better since they will use all your cores.

jaimelmiel · Sep 30, 2014

So if you need cache do not get the Pentium. It has nun or next to nun. But then that is a pun. Well actually the truth.
But who needs cache anyway? Well good processors do. Use a pun go to jail! So they say

Also. What games and how many FPS. Let it be Known there may be games now it is not better than. Again when overcloked
the 6300 will be possibly lights out if not right there or past the little engine that could. I am hearin words but I would like the goods
sose we's can see um. Misspelling can be fun.

grimmjow660 · Sep 30, 2014

Pentium. You have a good upgrade path all the way to an i7. The 6300 doesn't have much of an upgrade path. And the Pentium performs a bit better than an 8350.

Beezy · Sep 30, 2014

6300, the future is cores. My FX for daily tasks is great, but i get the most out of it using 3D modeling software.

jaimelmiel · Sep 30, 2014

TheBlindPenguin :

You must choose, Choose Wisely.

Chicano · Sep 30, 2014

These images may give a good indication of how well the G3258 does againt the FX-6300. The G3258 is not included in the image but the G3220 and the i3-4130 are, and the G3258 performs right about in the middle between those two. Notice that the tests in the charts were done with the same Graphics Cards, obviouly RAM, with the Game Thief and AMD Mantle, so the tests were done in the same enviroment for fairness.

As for upgrades, the AM3+ motherboad can be upgraded up to the the new FX-8370E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_FX_microprocessors

The AMD FX Series CPU is making a comeback by 2016
Read more: http://wccftech.com/amd-fx-series-comeback-two-years-apu-14-confrence-roadmaps/#ixzz3En0oBnwj

http://wccftech.com/amd-fx-series-comeback-two-years-apu-14-confrence-roadmaps/
AMD Mantle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantle_%28API%29
API (Application Programing Interface)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface

jeffredo · Sep 30, 2014

Cherry picking one game with mantle. Yeah, that's a good representation of the two. The G3258 is unlocked and its a waste to get one and not overclock it to about 4.3-4.5 Ghz. At those speeds it is generally faster than any FX in most of today's games. Not to mention using far less power. Plus the ability to upgrade on an 1150 socket (vs. the dead AM3+).

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2014/06/24/intel-pentium-g3258-review/5

Beezy · Sep 30, 2014

On its own merits I say 6300 but if you consider upgrade path and plan on getting an i5 asap then the pentium makes more sense.

With a free mobo and 6 core fx at 90 though. That is the better value, truly. Everyone knows gaming matters more with the GPU not the CPU.

CptBarbossa · Sep 30, 2014

the g3258 would do fine for most games, but as soon as you add any other background programs (ie listening to music, voice chat program, etc.) while gaming, it will fall short. It can perform single tasks very efficiently, but it cannot multi task. I really think this is the last dying breath of the dual-core cpu market.

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 30, 2014

The 6300 is better if you are NOT upgrading later to a a better CPU. IF you plan on getting a better CPU later, then get the g3258 as you have a better upgrade path. With the 6300, you will get better performance. However, all of AM3+'s CPU above that can be beat by their intel competitor in gaming (except the i3).

The real question is, what do you want to do with your computer in the long run?

Chicano · Sep 30, 2014

jeffredo :

Well, cherrypicking or not, the FX-6300 is the best and most reasonable option with a free motherboard thrown in that whatever it may be, will have the means to overclock that unlocked FX-6300... On the other hand, I don't think with $45.00 he will be able to get a Z motherboard to be able to overclock that G3258.

LookItsRain · Sep 30, 2014

Since hes buying from microcenter, this guy can get a g3258 and a decent z97 board for 100. Why buy into a dead socket with a free crap board. with the same price.

Chicano · Sep 30, 2014

LookItsRain :

Well, provide the link if you will... I'm sure many would be interested in such a deal.

LookItsRain · Sep 30, 2014

http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/g3258bundle.aspx

grimmjow660 · Sep 30, 2014

Uea microcenter has AMD and Intel motherboard bundles. Get the Pentium and you can upgrade all the way to an i7 later down the road. With fx 6300 there's not much of an upgrade path and it's on a dead socket. Plus if you get an i5 later it'll perform much better than anything amd has to throw.

Chicano · Sep 30, 2014

LookItsRain :

There's a catch to that... they are both for around $150.00 after rebates and the Bundle add says sold separately.. Try adding both to the cart and see what happens.. only one adds to it... also, it says "Available for In-Store Pickup Only". so, it looks like a sales gimmick

LookItsRain · Sep 30, 2014

Chicano :

It may be, but its worth a shot to go up there and see if they will honor the ad. Even then, buying into a dead platform for 50 dollars less with no upgrade ability sounds pretty bad.

grimmjow660 · Oct 1, 2014

Chicano :

Yea you have to buy in store to get the deal. It's the same with my microcenter.

Chicano · Oct 1, 2014

grimmjow660 :

Well, the add does not add up... nowhere does it say that both CPU and mobo are anywhere close to a $100.. and what if the OP is nowhere near a microcenter... the trip alone may eat-up the budget. http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/

"Dead platform", is relative to each user and his budget... if the OP can not afford a $230 i5, then there is no point in suggesting a upgradeable 1150 socket system if he can get better performance from a FX-6300 than from the G3258.

The AM3+ platform has been sentenced to death by many Intel buffs but that hasn't happened yet and will not happen for at least up to 2016.

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