Fx 8320 @ 4.5 vs 3570k or 4670k ?

2013 · 20 Jul 2014 at 19:05

Hi guys I just wanted to know the answer to the following
Fx 8320 @ 4.5 vs 3570k or 4670k ?

The reason I ask is I've upgraded a few bits on my main pc and have some parts laying about,

I've been looking for a cpu and motherboard to build a spare pc to keep or sell.
from the prices I've found I thought i maybe better off just getting a new cpu and motherboard for the main pc.

ALXAndy · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:01

With the core support AMD. Without it? up to you really.

However, now that Intel have finally mustered up an 8 core CPU then that should really seal the deal.

2013 · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:08

from what ive been told, the cores dont make much difference, over all which is better.
or if you can put them in order of the top 3 with the reason why.

ALXAndy · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:30

2013 said:
from what ive been told, the cores dont make much difference, over all which is better.
or if you can put them in order of the top 3 with the reason why.

If that was the case there would be no Haswell E.

kaku · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:41

Just average performance? 4670k > 3570k > 8320.

Games like BF4 that use multiple cores, the 8320 could pull ahead if you clock it enough.

McstylisT · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:46

If your coming from an FX i would buy the i7 4790K. The i5 are good but you want serious improvement for your investment. i7 it is

2013 · 20 Jul 2014 at 20:50

Im not desperate for a upgrade and a i dont have loads of money,

I was just wondering if it would be worth spending some extra cash to get a 4670k, will i see a improvement ?
owould I be better off just build a spare pc as best as i can, instead of focusing on the 4670k

ALXAndy · 20 Jul 2014 at 21:03

Unless you plan on fitting a stupid GPU arrangement the 8320 is a fine CPU.

Edit. Just stick with the 8320. Now that Intel are finally releasing an 8 core CPU into the world every one will sit up and take notice, because it's Intel.

Then your 8320 will get better support and be every bit as good as any I5.

McstylisT · 20 Jul 2014 at 21:05

2013 said:
Im not desperate for a upgrade and a i dont have loads of money,

I was just wondering if it would be worth spending some extra cash to get a 4670k, will i see a improvement ?
owould I be better off just build a spare pc as best as i can, instead of focusing on the 4670k

Bits on both sides imo. In some really cpu demanding environments where core and mhz would be required a fx clocked up high could give an advantage, though in general terms the i5 would be faster per mhz and have more power per core.

Only thing i will say is going to a new platform i5 4670K is not going to be cheap.

Oh and if buying new , get the 4690K i5

gpuerrilla · 20 Jul 2014 at 21:36

ALXAndy said:
Unless you plan on fitting a stupid GPU arrangement the 8320 is a fine CPU.

McstylisT said:
In some really cpu demanding environments where core and mhz would be required a fx clocked up high could give an advantage, though in general terms the i5 would be faster per mhz and have more power per core.

Only thing i will say is going to a new platform i5 4670K is not going to be cheap.

Good comments from both. If you are tight for money then not worth the hassle, stick with what you have and save the cash for later.

2013 · 20 Jul 2014 at 21:53

Thanks guys, so in general it would not be worth the upgrade yet.

ALXAndy · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:20

2013 said:
Thanks guys, so in general it would not be worth the upgrade yet.

The way things are heading now you could find yourself not needing a new CPU for years. The new consoles are here, dust has settled. It's GPU power and vram you will find yourself needing. If you're sensibly speccing games then the 8320 should cut it for a good while yet

uksoldierboy · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:24

I wouldn't be upgrading 8320 @4.5 to a I5, while the I5 would be faster at the same clock speed, it just wouldn't be worth the outlay.

Either wait out for Haswell E or save for an I7.

uksoldierboy · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:25

ALXAndy said:
The way things are heading now you could find yourself not needing a new CPU for years. The new consoles are here, dust has settled. It's GPU power and vram you will find yourself needing. If you're sensibly speccing games then the 8320 should cut it for a good while yet

This +1

Hopefully we'll get games that are far more multi-threaded soon.

almighty15 · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:42

Buy a used 2600/2700k... they go for pennies these days.

almighty15 · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:43

ALXAndy said:
The way things are heading now you could find yourself not needing a new CPU for years. The new consoles are here, dust has settled. It's GPU power and vram you will find yourself needing. If you're sensibly speccing games then the 8320 should cut it for a good while yet

The new consoles don't miraculously make current and older games multi-threaded though do they?

uksoldierboy · 20 Jul 2014 at 22:48

almighty15 said:
Buy a used 2600/2700k... they go for pennies these days.

Actually a damn good idea.

gpuerrilla · 20 Jul 2014 at 23:27

almighty15 said:
The new consoles don't miraculously make current and older games multi-threaded though do they?

Your missing the point. He is speccing a 'spare pc' from existing parts of which exists an FX cpu. One could argue that it's the GPU that needs all the focus, but Andy is quite right in mentioning that for some situations that hardware will more than cut it.

If you have ignored the potential of games beginning to use mantle for example - that make the rather gimped FX range play titles around the same experience as an i7 then search the forums.

Counter arguments of the "but 99% of games.." are invalid as we do not know the full library of games he plays or indeed wants to play.

almighty15 · 20 Jul 2014 at 23:41

Th0nt said:
Your missing the point. He is speccing a 'spare pc' from existing parts of which exists an FX cpu. One could argue that it's the GPU that needs all the focus, but Andy is quite right in mentioning that for some situations that hardware will more than cut it.

If you have ignored the potential of games beginning to use mantle for example - that make the rather gimped FX range play titles around the same experience as an i7 then search the forums.

Counter arguments of the "but 99% of games.." are invalid as we do not know the full library of games he plays or indeed wants to play.

That will always be valid....

ALXAndy · 20 Jul 2014 at 23:56

almighty15 said:
That will always be valid....

If you like hugging the past and stroking it gently? sure.

I don't care about what has been, I care about what's coming. I don't sit here and think "Eeee, wish they'd release a CPU to run that game from 2009".

I worry more about playing the newest titles. I've got numerous old rigs I can use to play old games.