A8 5500 or fx 4170

[jay922]

Hello,
was wondering what cpu i should get? A8 5500 benchmark 6418 or fx 4170 benchmark 5008. And if the Trinity has a higher benchmark will it out perform the fx

 

[jay_nar2012]

The A8 will have a more powerful graphics core and a slightly faster CPU so go with the A8, and yes it should outperform the FX in graphics based tests and maybe in CPU based tests.

 

[jay2577]

Piledriver which is the update to the FX line up of cpu's is out in the next week or so and if i were you i would wait for that.It will have better performance and use less electricity.
I own an FX4100 and have it overclocked to FX4170 speeds and it runs everything i need it to including crysis 2 at ultra but if i were buying now i would wait just to see what piledriver is like. Any questions just ask and i'll be happy to help.

 

[jay922]

Thanks thats something to think about

 

[gamerkila57]

a FX 4170 would be better but wait as Piledriver is due to release next week and prices will go down ?