which CPU is better to choose

[kekalka]

Which is better to choose AMD or Intel For Arnold 5?

I have intel core i7 4790 I would like to upgrade my CPU but I do not know what to choose better inte xeon, i7 maby or AMD....
I will be grateful for the advice (I have 1 000 $+)
Thank

[ben.fischler]

This question was partially addressed here: https://answers.arnoldrenderer.com/questions/78/what-is-the-ideal-arnold-render-box.html

[Stephen.Blair · Accepted solution]

Both Intel and AMD are good. Arnold isn't specifically optimized for either type of CPU.

[Slava_91]

try to use amd threadripper,he doesn't care what to use amd or intel,but amd is cheaper and offers 32 streams to your budget
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Arnold-for-Maya-CPU-Comparison-Skylake-X-vs-Threadripper-...

[Pi-errs]

I don't think threadripper are good - after reading this

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Arnold-for-Maya-CPU-Comparison-New-14-16-and-18-core-Skyl...

[Polischuk_Eugene]

My parameters for Arnold will do - CPU AMD FX-8370 eight-core processor; GeForce GTX 1050; 15.95 Gb RAM ?