@crazyninja95 posted a new topic, subject "FX6100 vs i5". It read:

   Hello, Mr. Logan! In this budget gaming video, you chose the FX6100 for its 6 cores. In another video, you said that you would rather have 4 true cores instead of 2 that were hyperthreaded (I'm paraphrasing, I can't remember exactly). Apparently, the FX6100 is actually a CMT CPU with three cores, each with two little cores. How does this compare to a good ol' i5 in terms of gaming performance?
    
    Note: I realize that this video might be a little outdated, I don't know. We need a new $600 rig video! :D

So @Dissentient replied

    FX-6300 is a good budget CPU for gaming regardless of the amount of cores and their trueness. i5 is definitely better because of its single-thread performance but if you are on a tight budget, difference between FX-6300 and i5 is small compared to big difference in performance that you will get if you get a better GPU for the money that you saved on CPU.

To which @Freaksmacker replied

    A 6100 is a good multitasker and it games okay . It doesnt compare to the i5 its not even close to the same cpu class? I would not have any problems putting a 6100 in any office computer or really in any gaming computer with a 7750 ,7770, 7790 ,7850 with a oc .

So @OficiallyADropout replied

    My cousin has a FX-6300 & 7950, same CPU just higher clock speed, and he averages about 100fps on BF3 ultra @1080p.

To which @SupaMesican replied

    Now days it would the I think the 6350 or 6300 you'd be getting not the 6100. However, for a budget build and a cpu around $130, the cost of the 6350 and i3 3220 according to newegg, they are the way to go I'd say. They may not be as strong core per core as the i series, but on a budget build for the same price as a dual core i3 you can get a 6 thread 6350. 
    
    In some games, that use <4 threads, the i3 will pull a head at stock, but you can throw in a CM 212 evo and overclock the 6350 and it should beat the i3 in single threaded apps if I recall correctly and in multithreaded it will stomp the i3. If you can afford an i5 go for it, but if not and you are in the $130-ish market get teh fx 6300 or 6350 and spend the savings on a better gpu.

So @Garry_Perkins replied

    For the cost of an i5, you can buy a fx-8350. An fx-6100 cost $90 if you wait for sales. The 6300 is $120
    
    http://www.microcenter.com/product/401797/FX_6300_Black_Edition_35GHz_Six-Core_Socket_AM3_Boxed_Processor
    
    An ivy bridge i5 is $190
    
    http://www.microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor
    
    The better comparison is between an i3 and a fx-6300. You can buy an 8350 for $180 (and you will save even more on a motherboard).
    
    http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=006486
    
    I hsve an FX-8150. It lies between a 8350 and a 6300. I like it a lot. It works like a quad core intel with hyper-threading (8 threads). I do a lot in Excel/Access, MS SQL Server, Visual Studio and R. My home rig and my work rig are more or less the same (work is an i7 2700k). Both computers have 16g of RAM. For gaming, my 8150 is fine, but most people will tell you that an i5 is better.
    
    Personally, if you are price conscious, getting an 8350/8320 is you best bet. You can save big on AMD motherboards and AMD does not change their sockets so much. Because of this, upgrades are easy over time.
    
    For raw performance, intel is where it's at. I have had dual XEON workstation in the past, and these things are amazing. If you are buying a complete machine, check out refurbished. I bought a dual E5 with a quadra 400 and a SAS raid card for $800 delivered a few months ago off dell's website. That machine is a beast. Also, I have seen insane deals for "Cyber-power" branded gaming computers on NewEgg. Some appear to cost less than the sum of their components (clearance machines) I checked out of their website, adn they make computers to order for a very small premium on higher end machines. For low-cost machines they are too expensive, but once you are over $1200, it is obvious that they are making their margin on the parts, not hte labor. Just a thought.

So @crazyninja95 replied

    Awesome. Nice tips.

After which, @crazyninja95 added

    What about a Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition? Better than the 6300 or 8350? I do plan on overclocking slightly.

So @Crimson_Ryoka replied

    move the thread here https://teksyndicate.com/forum/cpu

After which, @crazyninja95 added

    I think I've decided on the 8350 unless anyone wants to dissuade me. I've paired it with the HIS 7870 GPU that Logan seems to recommend all the time.

After which, @Freaksmacker added

    Thats not a bad setup but since i have the same thing, i recommend going with a 7950 or 7970 if possible . Newegg has a sale on the HIS 7870 179 Dollars right now

Then @Garry_Perkins said

    THis is good advice. They were giving away a ton of great games with a 7950.

To which @cooperman replied

    FX6100 = phenom ii x4 965 ive had both chips the phenom beat the FX6100 nine times out of ten.
    
    You shude be looking at FX8350 vs i5 (if your gameing the fx8350 is going to be more future ready with its 8 cores)


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