10600k OC versus 5600X at 360Hz
10600k OC versus 5600X at 360Hz
I'm torn between a 10600k build aiming for high overclocking and a 5600X paired with your 360Hz panel. My Valorant gameplay is mostly competitive, but benchmarks on YouTube with a 3060ti don't look great. Would you know any Valorant players with comparable builds who can advise me? The machine is designed for this kind of setup—no distractions, just e-sports focus.
Typically, with fast RAM and a high overclock, performance should match what you expect. The 5600X struggles with rapid RAM speeds, making it less impressive compared to newer options. While you can buy a 10600K regularly, the 5600X isn’t keeping up. Still, I’d keep the MSRP for the 5600X—$300 is steep, but it’s a solid choice.
I noticed that in the HardwareCanucks video, even with a 3090, achieving over 700 FPS seems impossible, particularly on ultra settings. It’s unclear where they conduct their testing—possibly in a training space with similar frames. That’s why I can’t trust those figures. I agree the 5600x is the better choice. Most videos using a 10600k are failing to hit 300+ FPS even at lower settings, and they’re all stock. An original creator likely wouldn’t be enough to close the performance gap.