HTPC spec - A6-5400k or i3-3220?

[saitrix]

Hi,

I have a bit of dilemma, I am looking at a new htpc and I have found that both the A6-5400k and i3-3220 come out at the same costs as each other! This is due to the m-itx motherboards being so expensive for the AMD route.

I watch 1080p 10bit h264 which requires cpu so am I correct thinking the Intel route for me due to the extra cpu grunt? Also I won't be doing any gaming on it except for emulator based stuff, which I think is also cpu only?

The amount of heat either one gives off is very important to me too so that has to be a consideration there. So any opinions are welcome!

Edit - I imagine a 4gb 1600mhz kit is correct for the Intel and the AMD would want closer to 2000mhz?

 

[saitrix]

Thanks for doing that Snax! Which A6 do you have as the A6-3500 is a triple core. I am a little bit worried about the cpu use though as that sample doesn't seem like the highest ever from the file size. Seems like the extra grunt of an Intel dual core could be helpful there.