Which CPU is better for gaming?

toant1 · Nov 11, 2012

I saw that AMD quad-cores are cheaper than Intel dual-cores. Does that mean it's better to go with that? Also I have two examples that I found and would like to know which one is better. If there are better budget CPUs please recommend.

AMD Phenom II X4 955
Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Intel Pentium G2120
Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116777&Tpk=pentium%20g2120

antonisrsx · Nov 11, 2012

AMD Phenom II X4 955 > Intel Pentium G2120

toant1 · Nov 11, 2012

antonisrsx :

Thanks! do you have any recommendations on a better budget CPU for gaming?

antonisrsx · Nov 11, 2012

maybe this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
get this and a COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO and overclock it!

toant1 · Nov 11, 2012

antonisrsx :

Haha thanks once I complete my build could you possible check if everything I chose is compatible and good?

toant1 · Nov 19, 2012

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