ACTIONpack Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm not going to buy new CPU/Motherboard/RAM until the quarter of 2014 but I will not have the money to do so until then. Anyway. I'm trying to find out is it worth spending $300 more on Intel i7 over the AMD FX. I have no desired for the i5 so don't give me that option. I like to have the high end processor. I feel more special that way. LOL (I know Intel has the i7 4900X for $999). I'm not that special. Anyway, most of my stuff I will be doing on it is Adobe Suite (no video editing), surfing website and heavy flash games (Zynga) and maybe a game or two but not sure if that. Not into video games anymore and I'm going to get an Xbox One. I want to keep it for 2 years at least until I need to update it again. The one I have runs slow and had it for about 3 years now beside the video card which I replace it last year with an Nvidia GeForce 560 ti. INTEL spec Intel i7 4820K : $269.99 ASRock Z87 Extreme6 : $174.99 Vengeance Series 16GB DDR3 : $169.99 TOTAL : $614.97 AMD spec AMD FX 8350 4GHz AM3+ Black Editi : $179.99 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 : $144.99 Vengeance Series 16GB DDR3 : $169.99 TOTAL : $494.97 I'm going to save about $120 with AMD over Intel. I know I will need to get a fan cooler and power supply but... -Himanshu- 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+PeterUK MVC Posted November 9, 2013 MVC Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm not going to buy new CPU/Motherboard/RAM until the quarter of 2014 but I will not have the money to do so until then. Things will change by then so saying one or the other now will be pointless until then. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enroh Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Intel is the way I went when upgrading my system that I use for photo/video editing. Every bench I read was Intel over AMD. While I take all benches with a pinch of salt I cannot say I am less than pleased with my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 4820K is an LGA2011 socket processor and as such is incompatible with Z87. It is also a bad choice in general (4930K is where it starts) unless you terribly, inescapably need that 50 GB/s+ memory bandwidth, which you don't. Instead, you're looking for 4770K (or 4771, if not planning to overclock). Alas, by the time you get the money, there might be a more information of purpoted Haswell refresh and Z97. Currently it's said to have SATA Express and Broadwell compatibility. With Intel it might be a good idea to do as they want and get the hottest thing lest you be left with a deadweight system impossible to upgrade. As for AMD, consider getting FX-8320 and overclock it yourself to FX-8350 speed. It's very easy (relatively speaking), often requiring no voltage adjustments. Andre S. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decebalvs Rex Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 If you don't plan overclocking, heavy gaming or intensive cpu programming then AMD is the right choice. I am using an intel right but an AMD with stock cooler , less powerfull might leave you enough cash to invest in other important parts of the PC. For example, send that cash in SSD , GPU or even an extreme silent case/cooler. If you need performance and top speed head for Intel. Also , try a cheaper Mobo , it will work and last exactly as the one you mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Heavily threaded stuff like video encoding... about even, stuff that depends on high per thread stuff, Intel wins. The Intel CPUs are also faster for gaming purposes. Given that Adobe apps generally need a balance between high single thread performance and high threaded performance you're probably better off going with the i7, I would however recommend getting a custom cooler as the newer i7s produce a lot of heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 DDR4 is coming around at the end of this year, isn't it? Thief000 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just get an i5k series and overclock it and feel less special but save money and have just as fast as a processor. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 DDR4 is coming around at the end of this year, isn't it? It's already here, but has nowhere to go. Not until Haswell-E/EP/EX (X99 shown at IDF, coming late 2014) comes, if expectations are correct, for servers and consumers at the same time. Thief000 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucko Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm really happy with my Intel set-up. I once had AMD but Intel just seems more stable and better on the power bills. I just wish my AMD graphics card produced better drivers as it always stops responding. Yet my previous Nvidia card completely died. Intel is expensive but worth it I think but this is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 If you live in a cold climate, you want AMD. AMDs run hot and can double as a space heater. Otherwise, get Intel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Berry Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My vote goes for Intel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 You'll get more grunt from the Intel...hence the price. You'd likely be perfectly fine with an AMD. I have an FX-4200 in my PC and does everything just fine. As others have mentioned you could use the difference to improve other aspects of your machine. Doesn't sound like you need 16GB RAM either. 8GB should be ample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 It all comes down to your use I'll place my vote for the AMD build, purely as it's a cheaper build I'm still using a dual core Athlon and it runs win 7, starcraft, wow, and the various other programs my wife uses with little to no problems The extra horsepower of the intel is only going to benefit you if you're doing or running some really extreme cpu intensive programs, so if that is indeed what you're planning then go down the intel route (Otherwise save some cash and build an amd rig) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 AMD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceles Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 AMD Here... not regrets at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psionicinversion Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Go for AMD your not doing anything that remotely needs any power, infact you could just go for an AMD APU, just get that cus whats the point in spending $500-700 on a system that will never ever use the power that you want to get. Heavy flash games thats a lol. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-353-AM&groupid=701&catid=1967&subcat=1944 Get that 8GB ram and an SSD and your sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoWind Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 the AMD motherboard is not as good as intel if you want FX990 series. In fact, intel is more power efficient in CPU and other manufacture motherboard take advantage of those feature and make the motherboard less chance of overheating if you plan to overclock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Intel. Hands down winner. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psionicinversion Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 the AMD motherboard is not as good as intel if you want FX990 series. In fact, intel is more power efficient in CPU and other manufacture motherboard take advantage of those feature and make the motherboard less chance of overheating if you plan to overclock. why would he overclock hes already stated the most demanding thing he'll be doing is playing facebook games so no point T3X4S and abysal 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoWind Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 why would he overclock hes already stated the most demanding thing he'll be doing is playing facebook games so no point those cpu is design to overlock otherwise what is point of buying those CPU. He might somehow want to overclock if those performance isn't up to his expectation so i recommend him if go down the amd route the motherboard is something to consider before making the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Matthew S. Subscriber² Posted November 10, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted November 10, 2013 Coming from an AMD build previously I regret ever going that route, Intel is where it's at hands down. So my suggestion is to wait it out and save a little more up and go Intel. Raa 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Someone mentioned overclocking as a solution for someone who does not know hardware basics, and another person actually said, "if you live in a cold climate get AMD" ? Really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 This system I'm currently sitting at is using an FX-6300 6 core Vishera, overclocks very nicely. I usually pick Intel with my builds, but with this particular system it was meant to be a balance of price vs performance, so went with AMD.. fast processor and saved a good bit of money. My "screw the price, we need more power" system uses an Intel processor, but in this case I don't regret the Vishera in the least, it's plenty fast. It does run a bit on the toasty side though, but it's overclocked by 1.5GHz too. (Not using the stock cooler obviously.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisp Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Someone mentioned overclocking as a solution for someone who does not know hardware basics, and another person actually said, "if you live in a cold climate get AMD" ? Really ? Welcome to Neowin ;) I would recommend Intel, you'll save yourself $800 p/m on the electic bill. Raa 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts