Both options have their advantages, but the better choice depends on your specific needs.
Both options have their advantages, but the better choice depends on your specific needs.
It varies by use case. For gaming, the 12100F stands out. For video editing or tasks needing full-core performance, the 11400F is better, though the 12100F offers a more robust upgrade route compared to the 11400F.
You're looking for a system with lots of memory and many fast processors. The 12th generation platform fits that requirement perfectly.
Do you receive the 3600 used? Typically you'd pay less for an R5 5600 than for the same model or even cheaper. If you're looking for a used option, it might be worth it if you can find a good deal, but often a newer model is more practical. I'm not very experienced with music production—my only real knowledge is using a Mac for this, since macOS handles audio better than Windows. So I can only suggest adding plenty of RAM.