Should I upgrade to i5-4690k or AMD-8350?

equelleus · Apr 12, 2015

Okay first of all here is my current PC Specs

GPU: Gigabyte R9 270x
CPU: AMD FX-6100
Mobo: Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3
RAM: 8GB

I want to upgrade my CPU, it just simply isn't enough for my gaming needs. So the 2 options I am looking at is the i5-4690k and the fx-8350. The 8350 is the considerable cheaper option as I would not need to upgrade my Mobo. However, if I did decide to choose the i5-4690k it would be more expensive but I would need to be upgrading my mobo in the future anyway so choosing that route might be better.

I want to future proof the CPU... Would choosing the i5-4690k and upgrading my motherboard be a better option than choosing the FX-8350 and having to upgrade that sooner than I would have to upgrade the i5-4690k?

Spudmaster · Apr 12, 2015

Even though I have an 8350 myself I would say go with the i5 as it will leave you with a better upgrade path and it is faster in most cases.

RafaSimpsons · Apr 12, 2015

You're better upgrading to a i5-4690k, it's the best choice for gaming right now and you would have a much better upgrade path than the AM3+ slot, which is almost a dead socket.

gytisxp · Apr 12, 2015

Upgrade to the 8350 only if your are going to use it for work like photo processing , rendering or video editing. The intel i5`s and i7`s offer much better performance for gaming.

Aspiring techie · Apr 12, 2015

You will see a performance increase in gaming with the i5

spentshells · Apr 12, 2015

Ill go against the grain here. Get the 8350, you already have the motherboard for it. No reason to go to the other platform and spend far more money. While the i5 is much better, it is not a night and day situation.

gytisxp · Apr 13, 2015

For the 8350 you have a very limited selection of motherboards. equelleus sadly doen`t own one that supports it so either way he needs a new one.

bicycle_repair_man · Apr 13, 2015

Your motherboard will support any processor up to 125W TDP, which includes the 8350 and 8370. If you have the budget for a 4690K and Z97 motherboard then that's what I'd recommend, otherwise, an 8350 will do nicely.

The problem with AMD right now is that their new processor line will almost certainly use a different socket, so if you upgrade to the 8350, that's as far as you can go with your current motherboard. That said, the 8350 should still be good for a few more years.

equelleus · Apr 13, 2015

Thanks to everyone for replying. I think I'm going to continue saving just until I have enough for the Intel rather than the AMD

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