i5-3570k vs FX-6300 for CAD/CAM,video editing/rendering.

Hug0

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I'm in a dilemma,I want to know which of these will perform better in applications like Solidworks,Catia,etc...I'm not a gamer,I'll play some games sometimes,but that isn't a point to consider too much.
I found a deal for a used i5-3570k with a Asrock z77extreme4 for about $300,or should I buy a FX-6300 with a decent motherboard like the GA-970A-UD3P for about $245.
Also if you need more information here are the other specs. I'll probably use:
Note: (most if not all are used)

GPU:Firepro V7750 1GB ($70)
PSU:Corsair VX550W ($50)
RAM:Kingston Hyperx Fury 2x4GB 1866MHz ($95) or if i get a deal on Hyperx Savage 2400MHz 2x8GB ($160)
HDD,CASE:Have my own,won't buy it now.I'll buy an SSD in the future.

I'm not gonna buy from Ebay (even if you can get some good deals there) 'cause I live in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

So,my main problem are the CPU's.Which one should i go for?
 
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Hello
CAD apps are very monothreaded, and the x.x ghz baseclock is very important, the i5 4670 would be better, even an i3 4130
Try to dedicate more money for the GPU, to get something like the FirePro W5000

CTurbo

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Honestly, the i5 is better in every way. It all depends on whether or not you can afford to pay the extra $50 for it. I know I would.

A FX8320/8350 will kinda almost give the i5 a run for it's money sometimes for your uses though.
 

George Mulligan

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Although FX-6300 has six cores, the i5 is better in all single thread performance categories. With four cores, it is very likely going to perform better...not to mention you will have the benefit of possible overclocking if you choose.
 

AHBman

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Hello
CAD apps are very monothreaded, and the x.x ghz baseclock is very important, the i5 4670 would be better, even an i3 4130
Try to dedicate more money for the GPU, to get something like the FirePro W5000
 
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