Long time lurker, first post. Not trying to troll. Just curious about why it is that intel "enthusiast" processors are typically considered to far outperform most anything AMD has in that range (I understand intel to be clearly superior at the high $$ end), specifically for gaming. I don't know a lot about processors but I'm curious.
For example, I use an AMD FX4350, which has very favorable benchmarks for gaming. 3dmark score is higher than any i3 or i5 processor.
http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/cpu/AMD+FX-4350/compare
Could someone explain why this does not translate to better performance (assuming it doesn't) in gaming and why, on my next build, I should make the switch? Thanks.
For example, I use an AMD FX4350, which has very favorable benchmarks for gaming. 3dmark score is higher than any i3 or i5 processor.
http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/cpu/AMD+FX-4350/compare
Could someone explain why this does not translate to better performance (assuming it doesn't) in gaming and why, on my next build, I should make the switch? Thanks.