AMD or Intel for gaming?
AMD or Intel for gaming?
You're facing a common decision point when choosing between Intel and AMD for your build. It depends on your priorities—budget, performance needs, and future compatibility. Consider what matters most to you and evaluate both options accordingly.
They’re both solid choices at the moment! If your focus is just on gaming and you don’t need other heavy tasks, AMD is a solid pick. Thunderbolt support is less frequent on AMD boards, so check compatibility or stick with Intel if that matters to you. Both CPUs from AMD and Intel have been released recently, each excelling in different situations. For specific games, look up the two competing CPUs (like Ryzen 5 vs i5) online to compare performance. Remember, newer Ryzen models need DDR5, while the latest Intel CPUs can use either DDR5 or DDR4 depending on your board. You might save money by choosing a DDR4 board now, as it’s more affordable, though you can upgrade later if desired. It’d be wise to go with Ryzen 5 or i5 for great gaming results without the higher cost of Ryzen 7 or i7.
13th generation or 5800X3D compatible if you already have DDR4 RAM installed.
13th gen, discounted 12th gen, 5800X3D, or Zen4 are all good. Microcenter had a deal where you pay $350 for a 12700k and get a free ASUS Z690 TUF....that's hard to beat. https://wccftech.com/microcenter-giving-...-3600/amp/