5600X featuring multiple background applications
5600X featuring multiple background applications
You're considering whether the lower core count on a 5600X will impact your gaming experience compared to your current setup. It's worth noting that while the 5600X offers more cores, its performance gains in gaming may be limited if you're primarily using one screen for streaming and another for gaming. The actual difference depends on how you balance tasks and the specific games you play.
Fewer cores become worse only when you can take advantage of 12 or more threads; a 5800X might then be a smarter choice. Generally, performance should improve overall.