What is better i3 6100 or FX-8350 price/performance (Battlefield 1)

Mikus Graudins · Apr 5, 2017

I would like to know, what cpu should i buy for XFX RX480 4Gb, i3 6100 or FX-8350. In Battlefield 1 the Amd cpu performs better, but in other games, like GTA 5, the i3 is better. A little help would be nice. + Im just thinking about buying a gpu. Gtx1060 3Gb and RX480 4Gb are my options for now.

sizzling · Apr 5, 2017

The i3 is better but it will still struggle in multiplayer http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/2673-battlefield-1-cpu-benchmark-dx11-vs-dx12-i5-i7-fx/page-2

There is little difference between a i3 6100 & i3 6300. Really you want an i5 minimum for BF1

TJ Hooker · Apr 5, 2017

The i3-6100 (and i3s in general) were rendered largely useless by the Pentium G4650.
Choosing between a G4560 and an 8350, gaming performance should be comparable, with the pentium winning in some and the FX winning in others. The G4560 is cheaper, and offers a great upgrade path, whereas if you want to upgrade your 8350 down the road you'll need a new mobo and RAM too.

Although, as said above, an i5 would be better. Or an AMD Ryzen 5 or 3 once they're out.

Ecky · Apr 5, 2017

Do not build an FX system from scratch in 2017 - they were released in 2012. The debate is really between a Pentium G4560, an i5, or Ryzen 3/5.

sizzling · Apr 5, 2017

I agree the G4560 is a much better price performance and very close to the i3 7100 but even a 7100 will struggle in multiplayer BF1 so I find it hard to recommend something lower. As BF1 is a factor I really think an i5 should be the minimum.

Mikus Graudins · Apr 5, 2017

Ecky :

i5 7400 should be good enoug.

boosted1g · Apr 5, 2017

As others have stated buying any fx serries chip at this point in 2017 is just a waste of money.

Between the two I would choose the i3/pentium g4560 over the 8350. While the 8350 will perform better in well threaded games you are at an imediate road block for future upgradeability. With the intle build you at least have room to grow.

Ecky · Apr 5, 2017

Mikus Graudins :

Right now on Newegg, the 7400 is $5 (2.5%) cheaper and offers 12% lower performance. To me, that extra $5 is well spent.

Mikus Graudins · Apr 5, 2017

boosted1g :

Thx ^^

sizzling · Apr 5, 2017

BF1 is a well threaded game yet the i3 still outperforms the FX8350. BF1 will happily use all 8 threads. In games that don't use more than 4 threads the i3 has a greater lead

st3v30 · Apr 5, 2017

Wait a few more days and get Ryzen 5 1600 that way you will be safe for future upgrades and it will run great with Battlefield 1.
I know i5 is still great CPU but thinking about future in gaming i would invest in something with more cores and threads.In most new games i5 is max'd out even with mid range GPUs like 1060 or 480.
SO if you can wait a few more days ( April 11 ) and get that Ryzen CPU.It will be much better money spend than i5 7400.

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