What is the actual difference between AMD FX Vishera and Zambezi?

Gain_Agin

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Hello everyone I'm just a newcomer here, also it's my first pc build (total noob) my initial build is an AMD FX rig. Drooling around Internet, I found that there are 2 structure of the FX. Really curious about the difference between. Also, what is the best cpu from both? Planning to pair it with a R7 260X. Thanks!
 
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Vishera runs slightly cooler, draws less power and is somewhat better overclocker, but all in all the difference is not very big, maybe 10%. If you are absolutely positive that you don't want to go Intel route (which is a common sense these days, albeit slightly more expensive), go for Vishera. For gaming and considering the GPU you are intending to use, FX6300 or 6350 will be more than enough. If you can affore R9 270X, this would last you much longer, though. Nothing wrong with 260X, though, expecially if you are fine with lowering details in some games.
Vishera runs slightly cooler, draws less power and is somewhat better overclocker, but all in all the difference is not very big, maybe 10%. If you are absolutely positive that you don't want to go Intel route (which is a common sense these days, albeit slightly more expensive), go for Vishera. For gaming and considering the GPU you are intending to use, FX6300 or 6350 will be more than enough. If you can affore R9 270X, this would last you much longer, though. Nothing wrong with 260X, though, expecially if you are fine with lowering details in some games.
 
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