Clash over the cash: AMD vs Intel

Sorry to disturb you, but i have an issue.

Im planning to upgrade my PC, but i hit a snag at the processor and Graphics card selection.

Dilemma is this. If i get AMD i can spend more money on graphics card and if i get Intel, i cant spend much money on graphics card.

There are 2 Processors that got my intrest.

AMD FX 4170 and Intel i5 3570.

AMD costs over 110 bucks, Intel nearly 220.

So, here is the question

• AMD FX 4170 and more money for graphics

OR

• Intel i5 3570 and less money for graphics

I decide to ask someone smarter than me. Also, if you have better idea for processor, tell me.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/game-performance-bottleneck,2737.html

Performance during gaming is more dependent on GPU than CPU, so you can go with lesser a CPU, that said...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html

I'd go with Intel. You can always upgrade the CPU later on, however with AMD you'd have *also* sunk money into a MOBO that's likely outdated and Bulldozer has consistently offered less bang-for-your-buck, then the Intel i5 and i7 (as far as gaming is considered).

Frankly, an Tom's found an Core i3-2120 to be at a tie with the FX-4170.

You'd be giving up over-clocking going with Intel (but in that case you'd need better cooling and spend time tweaking the system... and likely can't have a silent PC).

From the i5 and up, Intel stomps AMD, they're just that that much better.

Intresting.

Thanks for the information.

Go intel man, if you got the money, spend it on a good cpu!