What processor is better AMAD PHENOM II 830 or Intel Core i5-650

[kcoleman]

Hello,
what processor is better AMAD PHENOM II 830 or Intel Core i5-650

 

[dan4patriots]

neither, if you can go for the Phenom II X4 955 or Core i5 2300

 

[geekapproved]

The i5 is much faster, but s1156 is not the newest platform, s1155 is.

 

[HansVonOhain]

i5 650 is faster and it will destroy AMD in overclocking.