CPU for game programming and game design???

[TheGamer365]

what processor is best for game design and game programming?

 

[R0ckiiegaming]

Something with multiple cores to handle a lot of threads, doing simultaneous tasks is very heavy on a CPU, so maybe something like one of AMDs FX cpus. Though, Intel's newer cpus have hyperthreading, which virtually doubles the number of threads that a 4-core can handle.

Really, I would choose something for Intel. In my opinion, they're quicker on the job.

 

[TheGamer365]

Something with multiple cores to handle a lot of threads, doing simultaneous tasks is very heavy on a CPU, so maybe something like one of AMDs FX cpus. Though, Intel's newer cpus have hyperthreading, which virtually doubles the number of threads that a 4-core can handle.

Really, I would choose something for Intel. In my opinion, they're quicker on the job.

4770k or 4930k? ima be doing game programming/design/ and gaming

 

[R0ckiiegaming]

Something with multiple cores to handle a lot of threads, doing simultaneous tasks is very heavy on a CPU, so maybe something like one of AMDs FX cpus. Though, Intel's newer cpus have hyperthreading, which virtually doubles the number of threads that a 4-core can handle.

Really, I would choose something for Intel. In my opinion, they're quicker on the job.

4770k or 4930k? ima be doing game programming/design/ and gaming

Is there a budget? If Not, I'd recommend the 4930k, easily able to overclock and takes on anything.


http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4930K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4770K

 

[Lee-m]

I'm just gonna add here quickly, it depends what type of games, and if your wanting them to run on just pc, or say PS4. Console's use slow 8 core cpus. If so, an AMD cpu would be the way to go.

 

[R0ckiiegaming]

One thing I did forgot to mention (apologies) is that there is a newer six-core intel i7 on the market for over 1k (USD).

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4960X-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4930K

Here is a top 20 system list with specifications on almost everything.

http://www.passmark.com/baselines/top.html

 

[TheGamer365]

I'm just gonna add here quickly, it depends what type of games, and if your wanting them to run on just pc, or say PS4. Console's use slow 8 core cpus. If so, an AMD cpu would be the way to go.

Nah yeah like ima create them for ps4 xbox mobile phones ect. the only thing im not creating for is mac and games ima be playing are like mainstreams Bioshock 3, crysys, metro last light

 

[TheGamer365]

One thing I did forgot to mention (apologies) is that there is a newer six-core intel i7 on the market for over 1k (USD).

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4960X-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4930K

Here is a top 20 system list with specifications on almost everything.

http://www.passmark.com/baselines/top.html

dam an extreme cpu might just be overkill though lol

 

[R0ckiiegaming]

One thing I did forgot to mention (apologies) is that there is a newer six-core intel i7 on the market for over 1k (USD).

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4960X-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4930K

Here is a top 20 system list with specifications on almost everything.

http://www.passmark.com/baselines/top.html

dam an extreme cpu might just be overkill though lol

You're right haha, though the 4930k is only rated a little lower and for half the price so I believe you've made a great decision.

 

[Lee-m]

Just out of interest, what are you using to write games ? unity, or a real frame work with c#, c++ etc ?

 

[TheGamer365]

Just out of interest, what are you using to write games ? unity, or a real frame work with c#, c++ etc ?

right now java games and c++ games then ima learn game design too prob and then do unity and udk and c#

 

[Lee-m]

Just out of interest, what are you using to write games ? unity, or a real frame work with c#, c++ etc ?

right now java games and c++ games then ima learn game design too prob and then do unity and udk and c#

Cool. Good luck with all that. C# is easy if your already a java coder. Maybe let us know of your projects when you have some.

 

[TheGamer365]

Just out of interest, what are you using to write games ? unity, or a real frame work with c#, c++ etc ?

right now java games and c++ games then ima learn game design too prob and then do unity and udk and c#

Cool. Good luck with all that. C# is easy if your already a java coder. Maybe let us know of your projects when you have some.

word def will thanks guys for the response

 

[TheGamer365]

Just out of interest, what are you using to write games ? unity, or a real frame work with c#, c++ etc ?

right now java games and c++ games then ima learn game design too prob and then do unity and udk and c#

Cool. Good luck with all that. C# is easy if your already a java coder. Maybe let us know of your projects when you have some.

wait so should i just use amd even though they have weaker cores?? for programming

 

[Lee-m]

Its not a big deal tbh. Just the new consoles go for more threads on more cores, over less but more powerful cores like intel.
Mobile phones are usually dual core (snapdragon and the like).

And the new AMD 6 and 8 core cpus are up there with the i5 for gaming performance. Its your call really depending on your style of programing. Unity 4+ and the like will make good use of multi thread for consoles, and scale as needed for mobile and pc.