546$ R7 5800X compared to 434$ R5 5600X
546$ R7 5800X compared to 434$ R5 5600X
You're considering options for your next build. As a game and software developer, you're looking to leverage extra cores and threads from the Ryzen 7. The R9 5900X is a solid choice but comes at around $894. I also checked the R5 and R9 models, though they're currently on sale but not available at lower prices. Prices in Denmark vary, and the R5 is becoming more affordable while the R9 remains out of stock at cheaper rates.
If you decide to go ahead, the choice is yours. Most titles would perform just fine on today’s 5600x setup. The math shows $68 per core versus $72 per core, but the 5800x offers better performance per core if you can use it fully. I believe a modest increase in boost clocks could make it slightly better in single-threaded games.