Whcih processor?

[Rex740]

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]

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]

If you want an AMD quad, go for the Phenom II. They're newer and much better.

 

[Rex740]

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]

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]

+1 to the 720, it's a great processor.