Is the i3 6100 still the budget king of CPUs? What can we expect

>>55186828
In terms of pure performance/price of all modern CPUs, the X4 845 beats it.

>>55186828
I'm an Intel + Nvidia guy, but AMD is really good for budget builds, both cpu and gpu, they just stomp the competition for low budgeters.

>What can we expect from budget tier zen processors?
Benchmarks.

>>55186930
This. X4 845 is a great "poor man's i5", and FX-8320e is more than half of an i7 for less than half the price.

If only the platform wasn't already outdated I'd strongly recommend it for all sub-$600 builds. But as it is only used parts make sense.

>>55186869
Wouldn't the APU be better value since its barely more expensive but also has a good iGPU?

OP here, didn't even realise there was a new line up of APUs.

>>55186869
This review has it trailing behind the 860k though.

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/569307-athlon-x4-845-review-excavator/

>>55186977
OP said CPUs.

>>55187095
The price is cheaper than the 860K. The 860K was the budget king before the 845 was released.

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>>55187627
But the 860k can be overclocked...
What's the price difference?

>>55186977
>buy quad core apu
>a10 7850k
>save up because poorfag
>buy gtx960
>enjoy solid gaming and all rounder performance
>has a killer igpu backup
>the APU still cost less than an i3 would have

That's what my 13 year old cousin did. Worked out great. He plays cs go, battlefield 4, GTA 5, and he's going to buy Doom soon.

Also won't he see some impressive gains in dx12 multiadapter?