I honestly could not imagine a single circumstance I would recommend any current AMD processor over a 6500. (Although honestly, who would not spend $9-$10 more dollars on a 6500k, which nets what...+400 more MHz base clock?)
AMD processors are 'lived with', IMO, a compromise of generally lesser performance in 90% of most apps for sometimes a savings of perhaps $40 on total system cost. (That $40 of hypothetical savings will likely be spent pretty quickly in increased power bills in short order...)
