Whats the best CPU for AM3 Socket ??
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Would need to know what mottherboard you have because some will support 83xx CPUs and some wont, and some will "support" them but fall short in actually running them well.
Although the real answer is none. AM3 is an end of life platform and the newer chipset is still 4 going on 5 years old.
For gmaing and most tasks this means that a modern i3 will outperform the top AM3 "8 core" cpus.
The best thing for you to do is not dump any more money into that platform and instead save to get a modern platform. In the next month or 2 AMD should be releasing RYZEN which will be the new AM4 platform.
Although the real answer is none. AM3 is an end of life platform and the newer chipset is still 4 going on 5 years old.
For gmaing and most tasks this means that a modern i3 will outperform the top AM3 "8 core" cpus.
The best thing for you to do is not dump any more money into that platform and instead save to get a modern platform. In the next month or 2 AMD should be releasing RYZEN which will be the new AM4 platform.
Just read this post about the AMD Ryzen: http://www.pcgamer.com/amd-ryzen-details-and-expectations/
Just want to clarify that the Ryzen will be using the AM4 but can you currently purchase an AM4 motherboard or will they get released the same time as the processors? I couldnt seem to find any online
Many thanks
Just want to clarify that the Ryzen will be using the AM4 but can you currently purchase an AM4 motherboard or will they get released the same time as the processors? I couldnt seem to find any online
Many thanks
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google this for details on the coming board https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ces+2017+am4+motherboard
I am guessing it will be some of those X6 on the top of the http://www.asrock.com/support/cpu.asp?s=AM3 list
Though before buying one, check your motherboard manufacturer website to see which CPUs are supported.
Here are benchmarks of the AM3 and AM3+
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/socketType.html#id11
Search on that page for "Phenom" to find top benchmark AM3 CPUs. Again check compatibility with MB before buying.
Though before buying one, check your motherboard manufacturer website to see which CPUs are supported.
Here are benchmarks of the AM3 and AM3+
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/socketType.html#id11
Search on that page for "Phenom" to find top benchmark AM3 CPUs. Again check compatibility with MB before buying.
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