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So, just a prompt, I don't intend to start an NVidia VS AMD/ATI argument. Just a question.
So, I've had my head set on a budget CPU for a bit now, and for a bit I was stuck between the Intel option of the I3 6100 which has 2 cores, 4 thread, and the FX 6300 which sports an enticing 6 cores, and a similar clock. However, understanding these two CPUs don't use the same architecture (6100 is a Skylake and the 6300 is a Vishera), and a bit of research, the i3 outguns the FX in a few places. However, when pitting the 6300 on the I5 3570K, which by standard outperforms the i3 in a few choice places, I get a good deal of mixed scores, and CPUBoss ultimately tells me the FX 6300 is the better choice based on value- a 300 dollar CPU that barely out-preforms an 90-dollar CPU. Definitely made me raise my eyebrows. I don't intend to purchase the i5, it was only for comparing prowess to price.
However, when pitting the same i3 against the 6300, I get a score roughly similar to the i5, but it tells me the I3 is better. Now, granted, it IS better, but the 6300 can OC over the i3 with little issue, especially considering the stock i3 is locked to OC if it's a Kaby (the one I want is a Skylake, but just for reference).
End question: FX 6300 or i3 6100?
So, I've had my head set on a budget CPU for a bit now, and for a bit I was stuck between the Intel option of the I3 6100 which has 2 cores, 4 thread, and the FX 6300 which sports an enticing 6 cores, and a similar clock. However, understanding these two CPUs don't use the same architecture (6100 is a Skylake and the 6300 is a Vishera), and a bit of research, the i3 outguns the FX in a few places. However, when pitting the 6300 on the I5 3570K, which by standard outperforms the i3 in a few choice places, I get a good deal of mixed scores, and CPUBoss ultimately tells me the FX 6300 is the better choice based on value- a 300 dollar CPU that barely out-preforms an 90-dollar CPU. Definitely made me raise my eyebrows. I don't intend to purchase the i5, it was only for comparing prowess to price.
However, when pitting the same i3 against the 6300, I get a score roughly similar to the i5, but it tells me the I3 is better. Now, granted, it IS better, but the 6300 can OC over the i3 with little issue, especially considering the stock i3 is locked to OC if it's a Kaby (the one I want is a Skylake, but just for reference).
End question: FX 6300 or i3 6100?
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