The i5 2500 is slightly more expensive than the Phenom II X4 980. Which one would be a better value at stock speeds, considering the price of the motherboard too. AM3+ would be Bulldozer ready and some are cheaper than the cheapest Z68. I don't plan to overclock anything.
Phenom II X4 980 - 3.7GHz - 6MB L3 cache
i5 2500 - 3.3GHz (3.7GHz turbo boost) - 6MB L3 cache
Not sure if turbo boost is worth it.
Plus, anyone know where Phenom II X4 980s are sold? It got released in the beginning of this month, so how long would it take to be available for retail?
EDIT: What about gaming?
Phenom II X4 980 - 3.7GHz - 6MB L3 cache
i5 2500 - 3.3GHz (3.7GHz turbo boost) - 6MB L3 cache
Not sure if turbo boost is worth it.
Plus, anyone know where Phenom II X4 980s are sold? It got released in the beginning of this month, so how long would it take to be available for retail?
EDIT: What about gaming?