1660-6gb-oc, r5 3600 or i5 9600k?
1660-6gb-oc, r5 3600 or i5 9600k?
Sure, I can help clarify this. You're asking about the optimal CPU choice for your 1660-6GB OC gaming rig without considering cost. Which option—1660-6GB OC with R5 3600 or i5 9600K—delivers the best performance? Are there any alternatives that avoid bottlenecks?
You won't encounter a bottleneck with 1660 and 9600k. The 3600x seems like a better option, offering similar pricing. If you're committed to Intel, consider waiting a day until the 10600k drops around $260. Both the 3600x and 10600k provide more flexibility for future upgrades.
the i5-9600K works exceptionally well with KF, delivering strong overclocking and solid single-core results. My 1660S 6GB RAM pairs perfectly, ensuring minimal performance variation. Benchmarks show the R5 3600 and 9600K are currently matching in gameplay, but the 3600 could edge out the 9600K in the future thanks to its extra threads. With the 9600K, only two cores boost to turbo by default—this setting must be adjusted in BIOS, which significantly improved my performance.
Only a few single-core titles see slight improvements, while most benefit from multicore support, meaning better performance on Ryzen. Regarding Linus, he's part of the team red.
Slightly so, barely noticeable. It works a bit better thanks to the threads. I favor Intel, which is why I recommended the 10600k, adding hyper-threading to the i5. AMD, on the other hand, offers more value for the price.