AMD FX series or A10?

[curiousitytech]

Im looking into building a PC but i want to know what would be best for gaming my budget is somewhat low($250 lower). I currently looking at these three:
I was looking into AMD FX-8370 Vishera 8-Core 4.0GHz ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113374&cm_re=amd_fx-_-19-113-374-_-Product )
AMD FX-9590 Vishera 8-Core 4.7GHz Socket AM3+ ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113347&cm_re=amd_fx-_-19-113-347-_-Product )
AMD A10-7850K Kaveri 12 Compute Cores ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113359&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= )

If you have any suggestions on any other processors that would be great thanks.

 

[CTurbo]

Pretty much any i5 would be much better than any AMD cpu. Why are you not considering that?

 

[rockie_]

Avoid 220W CPUs and APU (if dedicated GPU will be used) . If the processor has to be AMD - FX 8350 , otherwise i5 4590/4690 .

 

[curiousitytech]

My friend told me that AMD is better. But ive always had intel. So getting i5 4690K is better for gaming?

 

[CTurbo]

I assume you are thinking AMD because you heard that "AMD is best on a budget" but I assure you this is not the case.

This would outperform any AMD setup.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gpbdMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gpbdMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $261.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 14:52 EST-0500

 

[CTurbo]

Your friend is wrong. AMD is better at nothing at this point. The i5 4690k is far and away better in every way.

 

[curiousitytech]

Thanks i really appreciate your feedback

 

[The Azi]

What I would add to this is that Intel isn't necesairly better.

I am a big AMD fan, but I will still admit that Intel has better processors when you look at performance. There are a bunch of technical reasons as to why that is, but it is also important to recognize that AMD often offers better price/performance than Intel does.

What I would suggest (if it isnt too late) is to figure out what you want to do with your PC. AMD cpus are plenty good for gaming. The FX-8xxx series will give you enough power for CPU intensive games while other modern games utilize the GPU instead.

I do a bit of video editting and will admit I would be better off with a Intel rather than my FX-4170 (4.5GHz), but it doesnt mean it cant get the job done. It does it just fine, but with my specific workload an Intel could save me a few extra minutes for every video I render.

So try to figure out what you want to do with your pc for the next 3 years, and then judge which one is good for you.

 

[zeke15]

This question has been on plenty of forums and is really a difficult one to answer because there is no single "best" between the A series and FX series processors. To get started, I'll talk a bit about each.

A-Series Processors
The AMD A series processors were mainly a combatant to the lower end intel processors. They were designed to give good low to mid range proccessing power while offering great integrated graphics to come along with them. They capped out at 4 cores, but still offer stunning performance for low-end and mid-range PC users. AMD has gradually expanded them, creating higher-end ones such as the 7700k which where designed to handle mid range gaming.

FX-Series Processors
The AMD FX series was designed to be the flagship of AMD in the desktop processing world. They give amazing multicore performance compared to any intel CPU even close to their price range. Take for exaample, the FX-6300 which beats any i3 in multicore performance and it is cheaper. The FX processors are great for anyone building a mid-range desktop ($500-$800) and allow for a lot of multitasking. They are also favored for editing because the multicore performance greatly improves render times. The lack of integrated graphics, however, means that a discrete graphics card needs to be bought, which is why they are more intended for mid range gaming. Another great aspect of the FX series, is that every processor has an unlocked multiplier, making overclocking extremely easy.

The Comparison
When put side by side, an A10 7700K will beat an FX 6300 or 8320 every time in single core performance. The FX will dominate in multicore performance. It is difficult to trust the CPUBoss comparison, because it takes into account the graphics processing power of the A10 as well, making it look far better. As just a CPU, without graphics, the FX processors are much better, especially with their overclocking potential. As for bottlenecking, high end APU's and lower end FX CPU's do have a tendency to bottleneck higher end cards (anything better than a GTX 970), but for most people, this isn't an issue. If you have a GPU such as a GTX 960, the ideal CPU would be an FX 6300 or 8320. The FX CPU's are always the best option if you are planing to buy a discrete GPU worth more than $80, otherwise, go with the A10 and stick with the integrated graphics or a low budget GPU.

As a side note, with any budget over $200, an i5 is probably your best option. You will get much better gaming performance from a $230 intel CPU than you would from a $230 AMD CPU