i5 4590 vs AMD FX 6300

[FaceAdrenalin]

Alright... I don't know why the i5 4590 is 'better' if it only has 4 cores and the 6300 has six cores, yes I know a single core of the i5 is better. I just want to know why people say its better, I mean it costs way more than the 6300. Can someone just tell which is better? Can you you also tell me why CPU Boss thinks the i5 is better. Thanks

 

[FaceAdrenalin]

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4590-vs-AMD-FX-6300

 

[madmatt30]

Its better because the single core performance counts for much more in most apps/games - per core basis its around 30% faster than the 6300 which is a big increase.

However it costs twice as much but is not twice as good.

You pick your CPU according to your needs & budget - sub $100 the 6300 is impossible to beat IMO , if you've got closer to $200 an i5 is a far better option.

 

[FaceAdrenalin]

Its better because the single core performance counts for much more in most apps/games - per core basis its around 30% faster than the 6300 which is a big increase.

However it costs twice as much but is not twice as good.

You pick your CPU according to your needs & budget - sub $100 the 6300 is impossible to beat IMO , if you've got closer to $200 an i5 is a far better option.

OKay, thx but will I be able to run fallout 4 with,
amd fx 6300
GTx 950
8gb ram
????
Or should I upgrade just my cpu to the i5?

 

[lodders]

If you buy the AMD, then in a couple of years you will be spending lots more to upgrade it again.
If you save up for an i5, it will last a lot longer, and so will be cheaper in the long term.
my son is gaming on a PC with a 7 year old processor... it was very high spec when new, and is therefore still able to keep up with modern requirements

 

[FaceAdrenalin]

If you buy the AMD, then in a couple of years you will be spending lots more to upgrade it again.
If you save up for an i5, it will last a lot longer, and so will be cheaper in the long term.
my son is gaming on a PC with a 7 year old processor... it was very high spec when new, and is therefore still able to keep up with modern requirements

But will I be able to run fallout 4? With the 6300 and gtx 950?

 

[madmatt30]

Yes you will absolutely - IMO out of the 2 components the 950 is the weaker one.
If you're were running a substantially better GPU like the 970 or 390 then an i5 would make more sense but with a gtx 950 the 6300 is powerful enough.

 

[Dlooks1996]

IF You want to be able to run fallout on ultra id go with the rx 480 8gb amazing card will be future proof in the long run i have a i5 4590 and a rx 480 8 gb and i couldnt be happier

 

[thedesertfox99]

i use to have a 6300. I hade the same questions you did about core vs core. The issue is in the instructions per cycle (or what the cpu can do in a single clock cycle). Something else you need to consider, your cpu will begin to bottleneck your GPU as you get into higher end models. I have an an AMD 8350 and a 390x and my cpu holds my card back in Fallout 4. I have choppy gameplay I would not otherwise have with an Intel card.

I'm not that familar with the 950, but I know its a little older. You might want to try and look up benchmarks for that card with your cpu.

 

[Dlooks1996]

i use to have a 6300. I hade the same questions you did about core vs core. The issue is in the instructions per cycle (or what the cpu can do in a single clock cycle). Something else you need to consider, your cpu will begin to bottleneck your GPU as you get into higher end models. I have an an AMD 8350 and a 390x and my cpu holds my card back in Fallout 4. I have choppy gameplay I would not otherwise have with an Intel card.

I'm not that familar with the 950, but I know its a little older. You might want to try and look up benchmarks for that card with your cpu.

My current system has an i5 4590 and a rx 480 8gb and my framerates are buttery smooth