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i3 vs i5 vs i7 vs AMD for gaming?

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October 9, 2014 6:06:56 AM

I am planning to get a gaming PC and can spend literally whatever I want on it but at the same time am not gonna get an i7 when I don't need it so which CPU is better for gaming or should I go AMD?

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October 9, 2014 6:08:55 AM

No AMD right now, AM3+ platform is dead, so no upgradibility whatsoever, and FX 6 or 8 doesn't win against i5 in gaming anyways.
For Intel, entry level to medium gaming, i3. For serious to enthusiast level gaming, i5 (best value/money). The extra couple frames and a better rendering CPU, i7 or Xeon (if you don't want to OC).
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October 9, 2014 6:10:32 AM

Age old....

i5 for gaming
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October 9, 2014 6:12:57 AM

Old question.

Depends on what you play but generally...

i5 -> FX 8xxx -> i7

For Intel, look at Devil's Canyon.
For AMD, you may want to wait for the next gen CPU. FX 8 is still solid, but aging out.


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October 9, 2014 6:22:53 AM

AMD Is more for Budget gaming. Like a Athlon X4 860K With a R7 260X will do 1080p gaming at Medium settings.

As for Intel, an I3 with a GTX 750 ti is also good for 1080p gaming, but an I5 is pretty much your best choice for gaming. Hook it up with a GTX 760 or higher and you can play almost anything at 1080p on Ultra. I only recommend an i7 if you are doing more than just gaming (Say, Video editing or Heavy Muti-tasking).

Best AMD Processors to buy:
- Athlon X4 860K ($85 @ Amazon)
- FX-8320 ($139.99 @ NCIXUS)

Best Intel Processors to buy:
- Core i3 4130 ($110 @ Amazon)
- Core i5 4430 ($182 @ Amazon)
- Core i5 4690K ($235 @ NCIXUS)
- Core i7 4790K ($336 @ NCIXUS)
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