Pentium G3258 vs i3 4170 vs i3 6100 vs i7 875k vs Phenom 1055t vs Fx 6300

[Tekmaster]

I am building a new rig that will be used also for 1080p gaming. Which processor should I get from these? I know that with a new Intel i will have future upgradability but what about performance?

 

[BadActor]

The single core performance of the i3 6100 is so strong, it easily beats all the others in gaming. Even in multi-threaded apps, it performs better. Combine it with some faster memory for even more of a boost. Like you said, future upgradability, very good iGPU, and lower power consumption make a very strong argument for using it over the others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ejBlynOV8

 

[Tekmaster]

So I should go for skylake i3

 

[BadActor]

That would be my choice. Pair it with a Z170 motherboard and a good cooler, you can even overclock it. Just be aware, there are some downsides when you do.

 

[Tekmaster]

Yeah I know, but I won't pair it with a z170, The build will be a budget build if i had money for a z170 i would go for an i7

 

[BadActor]

I only mention it because there are some pretty cheap Z170 boards right now and they have the additional plus of more features.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I agree that the 6100 is the best choice overall, but what about the rest of the build?

 

[Tekmaster]

I already have a case and hdds. I am not sure about the motherboard yet, Corsair vs550, Corsair vengeance 8gb DDR4 2666Mhz and maybe I'll go for an 750ti for now or maybe I'll keep intel's hd graphics until I get a gtx950

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

OK, there's nothing that will create a bottleneck, so that's good.

The 6100 only supports RAM up to 2133Mhz, so you could save some cash there.

I'd recommend that you replace the Corsair VS550 with an XFX TS 550W; the VS series isn't the best. Tom's has a PSU tier list which you can check at http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html.

I wouldn't bother with a 750 Ti if you're planning on buying a GTX 950. Save your money and just go straight to the 950, or look for a second-hand GTX 770 or R9 280X.

 

[Tekmaster]

The XFX TS 550w is very expensive maybe instead of VS an Antec? Or corsair CX430?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

That would be my choice. Pair it with a Z170 motherboard and a good cooler, you can even overclock it. Just be aware, there are some downsides when you do.

If you consider the price of a Z170 board to overclock an I3, you might as well get a Gigabyte GA-H110M-A for $45 and get an I5.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The XFX TS 550w is very expensive maybe instead of VS an Antec? Or corsair CX430?

This one isn't a lot:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 20:53 EST-0500

 

[Tekmaster]

I live in AU