Cpu for architectural rendering

[a3a]

Hi, I'm an architecture student and I need a new system for architectural rendering,technical drawing.... using 3d max(vray too), Autocad, Revit.....
After looking around a bit I came up with two:
Intel i7 930 &
Amd Phenom II X6 1090T
On the performance charts the i7's is a tad faster with 3dmax, but the 6cores are very tempting....
which one would serve my needs better?
I would appreciate the help!

 

[enzo matrix]

Well, take a look at prices for motherboards and CPUs at the computer shop you intend to get the parts from. I would not spend much at all for the additional performance provided by the 930. Both are excellent CPUs though. How long do you intend to keep the computer for?

 

[a3a]

I'm going to keep it at least two years, maybe more depending on it's performance.
So which one do you think is more suitable for me?

 

[mosox]

Get the Thuban, is cheaper overall and the 1366 platform is kinda hot. Also Intel announced new sockets that will replace the current ones.

 

[enzo matrix]

For keeping it for two years, I would get the phenom IIx4 965. Save about $120. You'd be down two cores but you'd save some money.

If you really do need the power though, get the 1090t.