Which cpu amd athlon x3 435 or x4 9850?

[k1ngkev1n1]

which cpu amd athlon x3 435 for 74.99 or amd x4 9850 for 79.99? just using computer for very mild gaming mostly internet and work processing nothing demanding.

 

[loneninja]

The only place the Phenom 9850 will pull ahead is in something demanding that uses all 4 cores, in almost all instances that Athlon II X3 435 will perform better, and it'll use less power in doing so.

 

[logainofhades]

Athlon X3 435. Avoid first gen phenoms.

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

Best answer selected by k1ngkev1n1.