3300x vs 3600
3300x vs 3600
You're considering two Ryzen processors for your new PC. The Ryzen 5 3600 offers better performance for most tasks, while the Ryzen 3 3300x is more budget-friendly. With an Asrock B450 Pro4 motherboard, the Ryzen 5 3600 would likely provide a smoother experience.
I’d consider getting an x570 board or hold off until the b550 comes out, so I can upgrade to a 4000 series CPU later. For gaming only, the 3300x seems sufficient. (What GPU are you using?) But if you can afford it, the 3600 offers better long-term support.
PCPartPicker list for CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-core ($428.50 on Vuugo).
Motherboard: ASRock X570 Pro4 ATX AM4 ($249.99 on Newegg Canada).
Combined total: $678.49.
Shipping, taxes, and discounts applied where possible.
Generated by PCPartPicker on 2020-05-13 13:39 EDT-0400