FX-6300 vs i3 4150 for gaming

[DatGuyJim]

Which is better for gaming?

 

[TechyInAZ]

Both, lol!

It depends on what games, the majority of games will favor the i3, but some of the multi threaded friendly games will allow the fx 6300 to stretch it's legs.

 

[TechyInAZ]

Both, lol!

It depends on what games, the majority of games will favor the i3, but some of the multi threaded friendly games will allow the fx 6300 to stretch it's legs.

 

[Matt Dobe]

Not another war capable question! haha.

I would say if you just want to spend the least amount with no overclocking get the FX 6300 as it can cope quite well in all modern games (I have one overclocked and its still decent). Very good in multi threaded games/apps as Tehy said above.

i3 has stronger cores (even though it has physically 1 less than the 6300) and will provide on average a higher fps in most titles (mainly current and older single/dual core reliant games).

The thing about the i3 is that is has a nice upgrade path if you want to get your feet wet before splashing out on a beast such as an i5/i7. People are arguing that the AM3+ socket (FX series) is dead and AMD had no further plans for it.

Up to you really, I am not going to be 'that' guy and say "EUGHH i3 is WAYY BETTER" because they are too close to comparison and budget is more important at this entry level.

 

[sciamwow]

I have a FX-6300 overclocked to 4.5gHz with a Hyper 212 Plus (around $20-$30) and I'm really content with it. No issues here. And since it's a six core, I can have stuff running in the background with no problems

 

[DatGuyJim]

Not another war capable question! haha.

I would say if you just want to spend the least amount with no overclocking get the FX 6300 as it can cope quite well in all modern games (I have one overclocked and its still decent). Very good in multi threaded games/apps as Tehy said above.

i3 has stronger cores (even though it has physically 1 less than the 6300) and will provide on average a higher fps in most titles (mainly current and older single/dual core reliant games).

The thing about the i3 is that is has a nice upgrade path if you want to get your feet wet before splashing out on a beast such as an i5/i7. People are arguing that the AM3+ socket (FX series) is dead and AMD had no further plans for it.

Up to you really, I am not going to be 'that' guy and say "EUGHH i3 is WAYY BETTER" because they are too close to comparison and budget is more important at this entry level.

What if I overclock the FX because it is unlocked? Then would it perform better than the i3?