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What is the best CPU

jeffrey1999

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I can't figure out which is the best cpu and i want it for gaming. Either the Intel core i5- 4690k or the AMD FX9370 8 Core Unlocked AM3+ Black Edition CPU . Can someone tell which is the best cpu???
 
Solution
4690K hands down.
the FX cores are much weaker , perhaps 30% weaker per clock.
And the 9370 is a poor value. It is essentially a binned 8350 that has a factory overclock.
You could do most of that yourself.
i5 has stronger Single Core performance, also Hyper Threading, so more benchmarks when its gaming, AMD more cores,but all games don't need it,but AMD is cheap....its personal preference, so I'd say i5