i5-4440 vs FX-8320

[crenfro36]

Hello! I am in the process of building a gaming computer, and I've come to the hard part, picking my CPU!

I've always been an Intel fan, never really looked into AMD at all. I've done some research and found this FX-8320, 8-core processor.

My question is which will outperform the other? In gaming, editing, rendering, streaming, etc.

The graphics card I'm going to be getting is a GTX 660 btw.

i5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116942

FX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285

 

[coolcole01]

paired with the 660 both of these chips will push it to the max the intel will have slight single core benefit but not enough( 5fps) to make up for the price difference .
also get the fx 8320 from microcenter its only 129 bucks
and when overclocked the 8320 can become a 8350 and is fantastic for what your looking at.
the 8320 will beat it in almost every category except giving up a slight advantage in single core games

 

[coolcole01]

do you already own the 660

 

[crenfro36]

do you already own the 660

No I do not. CPU and GPU are last things I'm going to buy, well also mobo once I figure out CPU.

 

[coolcole01]

i would save the money and put it toward a better gpu the 8320 is all you need in this price range

 

[CTurbo]

The i5 4440 is better unless you overclock the crap out of the FX8320, and if you overclock the crap out of the FX8320, you've spent a considerable amount more money than the i5 4440.

 

[crenfro36]

i would save the money and put it toward a better gpu the 8320 is all you need in this price range

Ok, what would you recommend? Also mobo wise, could you point me to a good one for the 8320 preferably under $130?

 

[coolcole01]

here you go 79 bucks after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

 

[CTurbo]

I recommend the i5 4440 or better yet, the i5 4570

 

[coolcole01]

yes in games the 15 will be marginally better in some games but just not much here is a good comparison notice where it says that the single core use is better but when it shows the graph for discrete graphics it is .1% different
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/363/AMD_FX-Series_FX-8320_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-4440.html

 

[coolcole01]

even though i really do not like some benches if you go through these you will see they are very close with the 8320 winning most and for 25% less thats nice if this was 2 years ago would have said hands down the i5 everytime but games are gonna only get better threaded but for the sake of it yes the i5 is slightly better in games no question 8320 in everything else
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4440-vs-AMD-FX-8320

 

[crenfro36]

Okay guys, coolcole01 will get the best answer as I am most likely going to end up with the AMD route, price/performamce ratio is great.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mvhy

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $269.96


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12i9x

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $269.97

 

[CTurbo]

Price/performance favors the i5. The FX holds almost no advantage. I am not a fan boy. 2 out of 3 of my PCs use AMD. It's just the truth.