R9 280 with FX-6300 or R9 270X with i5-4460?

[osorius]

Hello folks,

Straight question: Which setup performs better (new-gen games)? The much cheaper CPU with a better GPU or the i5 with a less powerful GPU? My objective is purely single-player gaming at 900p.

FX-6300 + MSI R9 280 (non X) Gaming = $ 1.305,13 ($ 322,90 + $ 982,23)
i5-4460 + MSI R9 270X Gaming = $ 1.372,03 ($ 589,90 + $ 782,13)

PS:This is brazilian money

Thanks in advance

 

[legend001523]

The i5 is better imo, better gpu and better cpu

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

i5-4460 + MSI R9 270X Gaming = $ 1.372,03 ($ 589,90 + $ 782,13) < the better combo

 

[jessterman21]

Looks like your title is incorrect - you switched the GPUs. Go for the i5 and the 270X - better smoothness and almost the same framerates.

 

[Karadjgne]

Depends on what your primary games type is. For heavy cpu or single thread type like MMO's, Skyrim etc, you're better off with the i5/270x. For games that are heavy gpu and little cpu or optimised for multi-core, like BF4 or watchdogs, you're better off with the fx/280 combo.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

OP I like the GHOST AVATAR.

Great band.

 

[osorius]

You are correct jessterman... I accidentally switched the GPUs on the title. I apologize.

As for the games, I intend on playing DA Inquisition, Witcher 3, GTA V, future Mass Effect...mostly RPGs.

OP I like the GHOST AVATAR.

Great band.

No doubt! My favorite.