AMD A6-7400K for Programming

[Yoyopomo]

I'm building a low budget PC for my dad who works in IT and does alot of programming. I just want to know if the A6-7400K is a good processor for coding and programming. My dad's current CPU is an Intel Core 2 Duo.

 

[velo3100]

The cpu is quite weak for programming as it is on par with a pentium. I would save up and try and get an i5 or amd equivalent as your dad is quite experienced in programming. This is only if he is creating mid level programs. An i7 is needed when you are creating very complex programs.