Need a really straight answer - e8600@4.5 vs. i7-920

[SunSamurai]

Isn't the e8600 only a few $ cheaper than i7-920? if so, no point in e8600. Im getting the e5200 for under $70 as I don't have $300 for quad core.

What are you talking about?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103706