8150 vs 2500k

[Kmc313]

hey. im getting ready for a new build and i was wandering whether an amd fx 8150 or an i5 2500k would be better. i will be gaming and hope to overclock

 

[bwrlane]

hey. im getting ready for a new build and i was wandering whether an amd fx 8150 or an i5 2500k would be better. i will be gaming and hope to overclock

As the previous poster says this question has been asked again and again, and each time the answer is the same.

I5 2500k is by a distance the superior processor, particularly in gaming. It's not even close and there really is no scope for argument on the matter.

 

[Kmc313]

Best answer selected by kmc313.