R Rex740 Baseband Member Messages 32 Apr 7, 2009 #1 I am deciding between two processors. Either an Intel Duo E8400 at $164.99 or a Phenom Quad 9950 at $149.99. Which is better? I have heard AMD is better with gameing and also since it is a quad that it will be better.
I am deciding between two processors. Either an Intel Duo E8400 at $164.99 or a Phenom Quad 9950 at $149.99. Which is better? I have heard AMD is better with gameing and also since it is a quad that it will be better.
Puddle Jumper Mod Emeritus Messages 4,292 Apr 7, 2009 #2 The E8400 is the better of those cpu's. The 9950 is one of the old phenoms which weren't that good and don't overclock very well.
The E8400 is the better of those cpu's. The 9950 is one of the old phenoms which weren't that good and don't overclock very well.
Evolv AKA , gt7sanremo Messages 1,240 Location Harrisburg,PA Apr 7, 2009 #3 If you want an AMD quad, go for the Phenom II. They're newer and much better.
OP OP R Rex740 Baseband Member Messages 32 Apr 7, 2009 #4 I am on a budget so I cant go any higher between those. I thought I heard that the phenom 9950 was pretty good?
I am on a budget so I cant go any higher between those. I thought I heard that the phenom 9950 was pretty good?
Evolv AKA , gt7sanremo Messages 1,240 Location Harrisburg,PA Apr 7, 2009 #5 This would perform faster than the 9950: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Processors - Desktops
This would perform faster than the 9950: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Processors - Desktops
hikaricloud Golden Master Messages 6,220 Location USA Apr 7, 2009 #6 +1 to the 720, it's a great processor.