For Microsoft FSX -Phenom II X4 955 or Core i7 920 and why?

jj463rd

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Guys (and gals too) which CPU would run Microsoft Flight Simulator X better and why?
I am thinking about building a new system for FSX and since FSX is about the best optimized example of a quad core (and more) PC Game (simulator) which CPU would be the best choice?
This is not a flame thread folks.
I don't think that it's cost effective for me to use the faster Core i7's.
Although with ease as pocket change I could buy a $1,000 + CPU I don't want one.Besides you don't get rich by blowing money on too many frivolous items.
On another note I wish Tom's Hardware would update their CPU charts and include FSX as a benchmark since FSX is highly CPU dependent.
I am not interested in video encoding,photoshop other games or simulations for which CPU just ONLY FSX.So again my question is Phenom II X4 955 or Core i7 920 for FSX?Thank you.