which processor is better

[arif.khan]

AMD Phenom II X 4 965 Black Edition is better Intel core i5

 

[~Darkseeker~]

I'd take the Intel i5 2500k over any current Phenom, even though im an AMD fan really.

 

[iDoNtKn0w]

Intel i5 2500k FTW!!!

 

[JCB1]

I will also say the i5, make sure you get a quad core one and not a dual core one

 

[Indigo]

I will also say the i5, make sure you get a quad core one and not a dual core one

On Socket 1156, that was a problem. On Socket 1155, all i5's are quad core parts (with no hyperthreading). i3 processors are the dual core models (now).

 

[crayonmuncher]

i5 is better, but if you are planning to OC you do need to ensure you have the 2500k.
I am also an AMD fan really.

 

[erwinx]

i have an i7 is better

 

[JCB1]

yes i7 is better but I think you get more value for your money with the i5

 

[NeXuS1]

yes i7 is better but I think you get more value for your money with the i5

Well put, I decided hell anyways im spending this much might as well have the i7 haha.

 

[TheNerdal]

Depends on what you're doing. For gaming, the AMD beats Intel, for anything else, get the Intel. If you're on a budget, get the AMD. There's not really a better CPU. It all comes down to one's preference.