Amd fx4170 same price as fx6100 why?

[kangedde]

hey,

the fx4170 has the same price as the fx 6100

why's that? cpubenchmark rates the fx4170 as number 128 and the fx6100 as number 92.

 

[kangedde]

oh forgot to mention the prices, newegg:140 dollar for both mycom.com 120euros for both

 

[noob2222]

the 6100 at stock is 3.3 ghz, the 4170 is 4.2 ghz. they are priced according to stock and not overclocked speeds.

 

[kangedde]

hm i'm not planning to oc but the question is do i need 6 cores or would i be better of with 4 cores who are clocking way faster?

 

[noob2222]

4170 : games in general - yes, video/photo editing - no

it depends on what you plan on doing. games generally prefer speed as most utilize 4 cores, but a few are cropping up that can use as many as are available.

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/amd_fx_8150fx_8120fx_6100_and_fx_4170,6.html

 

[geekapproved]

One is clocked much faster that's why.

I wouldn't suggest either if your gaming, they are horrible, the worst possibly choice.

Tell us what you plan to do with it.

 

[kangedde]

4170 : games in general - yes, video/photo editing - no

it depends on what you plan on doing. games generally prefer speed as most utilize 4 cores, but a few are cropping up that can use as many as are available.

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/amd_fx_8150fx_8120fx_6100_and_fx_4170,6.html

oh the difference isn't that huge i'd rather buy the 6100 and when it gets to slow for games in a few years i'll just oc it

thnx for your help!

 

[wingclip]

4170 : games in general - yes, video/photo editing - no

it depends on what you plan on doing. games generally prefer speed as most utilize 4 cores, but a few are cropping up that can use as many as are available.

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/amd_fx_8150fx_8120fx_6100_and_fx_4170,6.html

oh the difference isn't that huge i'd rather buy the 6100 and when it gets to slow for games in a few years i'll just oc it

thnx for your help!

lol! In a few years!? :O The industry is changing every quarter!