G3220 vs A6-6400

[Colt45]

I'm building a budget machine to replace a phenom II 720 x3 machine.

I'd like at least equivalent performance for peanuts. 3D isn't really important.


Bonus points for fitting in a dinky case. I've been loyal to AMD since after the PIII, but the pentium is looking like a better buy... How much difference will I see..?

also open to other suggestions.

 

[AtenRa]

CPU wise the Pentium G3220 is faster.

If you have a Discrete GPU i would suggest the Athlon 750K/760K which is Quad core and unlocked.
If you dont have a discrete i would suggest to invest a little more and go for the A8-5600K, AMAZON currently have it at $89,99.

If you cannot go that high then the Pentium is your best bet.

 

[SPBHM]

I would just keep the 720 anyway I guess...

but yes.. .g3220 is superior

 

[sm625]

I assume you mean A6-6400K. It is unlocked but it only has a single FPU. It's hard to recommend that for anyone in 2014. I wish they would just stop making those parts. It sounds like you are a good candidate for the unlocked pentium coming out in a couple weeks. Check this out: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/u...-review-and-overclocking-benchmarks-idnum298/