What is better? GPU+CPU or APU?

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hi,
I'm researching to buy a new PC for running games atleast on low settings.

i have these three APU/ CPU+GPU combo in mind. which one can perform better? im looking to buy it on low budget.

1. AMD 4.1 GHz FM2 A10-6800K Quad Core Processor

2. Intel 3.1 GHz LGA 1150 i5 4440 4th Generation Processor

3. AMD 3.5 AM3+ FX 6-Core Edition FX-6300 (FD6300WMHKBOX) Processor + radeon r6 250 1gb ddr5



the rest of the rig is

1. Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 7200 rpm

2. Corsair DDR3 4 GB(1 x 4GB) PC RAM (CMV4GX3M1A1600C11)


thanks in advance
 
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I missed your realistic expectations for your games (so many want $1000 performance on $300 budget) and will have to agree with envy14 that an a10 would be a great way to go and they have seen some decent price drops lately. here in the US about $250 will get you an a10-7850k on a nice motherboard. this would serve your needs nicely. the 6800k is an older model with less graphics capability so get the cheaper and newest 7850k
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for running games your better off with a discrete gpu. integrated graphics are not really designed for games and are more for workstations and low power home entertainment set-ups. Your 3rd option listed would be the best of those choices. What kind of budget are you looking at? We can offer some ideas to help you get the best for your money.
 
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I recently bought the AMD A10 7800 and I'm pleased with it.

OK, it won't push 60fps at 1080p in the latest games, but i don't care. It's cheap, quiet and cool and games surfs and plays videos and streams.
All i need.

Examples of games i play.. FIFA 14+15 Skyrim, Deus EX human revolution, Bioshock infinite..

I did drop down to 720p sometimes when i had the old 6700 - but the 7800 i can play 1080p without much noticable slowdowns.
I'm not a gaming freak, just like to occasionally game... rest of the time i'm streaming or something.

I also got a Nocture NH-L9i cooler and the system is nice and quiet too..
 
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Math geek,

I'm looking for a low budget computer for occasional gaming. I'll mostly use it on a 720p monitor, rarely 1080p. I wouldn't mind if the games run in lowest settings.

My budget is about INR 25000. That's a little over USD 420
 
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I think APU is the best choice. Pair it with 2133MHz and you'll be good. Also, this will be less power hungry of a system. You could get by on a 300W PSU. I only suggest APU since you want some 720p gaming and it will deliver at that. Otherwise a decent cpu.
 
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I missed your realistic expectations for your games (so many want $1000 performance on $300 budget) and will have to agree with envy14 that an a10 would be a great way to go and they have seen some decent price drops lately. here in the US about $250 will get you an a10-7850k on a nice motherboard. this would serve your needs nicely. the 6800k is an older model with less graphics capability so get the cheaper and newest 7850k
 
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Okay. Thanks for the advice. :) . it was a tough decision.

 
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