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Compare the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 3600 to see which offers better performance for your needs.

Compare the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 3600 to see which offers better performance for your needs.

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atom_razor
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08-28-2019, 11:59 AM
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Hi, I'm looking into which CPU fits your setup best. You're considering upgrading from your Ryzen 3 2200G to either the R7 2700X or R5 3600. Both are similar in price, but the main difference is core count. Since you're a 3D modeler, core number matters more than gaming power. The R7 2700X seems like a better fit for your needs. In 2020, it should still work well with your existing components—motherboard and PSU compatibility looks solid. Let me know if you need more details!
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08-28-2019, 11:59 AM #1

Hi, I'm looking into which CPU fits your setup best. You're considering upgrading from your Ryzen 3 2200G to either the R7 2700X or R5 3600. Both are similar in price, but the main difference is core count. Since you're a 3D modeler, core number matters more than gaming power. The R7 2700X seems like a better fit for your needs. In 2020, it should still work well with your existing components—motherboard and PSU compatibility looks solid. Let me know if you need more details!

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08-28-2019, 01:09 PM
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Check if you haven’t installed the 2700x update for your BIOS yet—I’d need more memory, and an 8GB limit could slow things down.
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08-28-2019, 01:09 PM #2

Check if you haven’t installed the 2700x update for your BIOS yet—I’d need more memory, and an 8GB limit could slow things down.

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08-28-2019, 07:10 PM
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For me, I recommend choosing a stronger PSU. If you're not pushing your CPU beyond its limits, you should be fine. The R7 2700X is quite capable, especially if you can make full use of its eight cores and sixteen threads. I’d suggest the R5 3600 instead, as it offers a better memory controller and higher energy efficiency, though it only has six cores. Rendering 3D models on the R7 2700X might be slower compared to the R7 2700X. If you go with the R5 3600, consider upgrading your motherboard to something like X570 or B550 to take advantage of PCIe Gen 4 GPUs. If you’re not concerned about that, your current board should still work. Just make sure to update your BIOS before switching to a Ryzen 3000 series CPU, as suggested by @GDRRiley. Also, think about boosting your RAM—8GB is a bit low for 3D modeling, though I’m not sure how intensive your projects will be. For me, around 7GB seems sufficient.
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08-28-2019, 07:10 PM #3

For me, I recommend choosing a stronger PSU. If you're not pushing your CPU beyond its limits, you should be fine. The R7 2700X is quite capable, especially if you can make full use of its eight cores and sixteen threads. I’d suggest the R5 3600 instead, as it offers a better memory controller and higher energy efficiency, though it only has six cores. Rendering 3D models on the R7 2700X might be slower compared to the R7 2700X. If you go with the R5 3600, consider upgrading your motherboard to something like X570 or B550 to take advantage of PCIe Gen 4 GPUs. If you’re not concerned about that, your current board should still work. Just make sure to update your BIOS before switching to a Ryzen 3000 series CPU, as suggested by @GDRRiley. Also, think about boosting your RAM—8GB is a bit low for 3D modeling, though I’m not sure how intensive your projects will be. For me, around 7GB seems sufficient.

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08-30-2019, 05:49 AM
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I have some concerns about that board. Its VRM is weak, similar to many budget boards, but the heatsink looks more like a fashion item than an effective heat sink. That makes sense why it might struggle to manage heat. It’s not surprising a 2700X could throttle it down, honestly. I’m not sure about the 3600 model though—it looks promising. I don’t remember seeing it rated well on the PSU tier list. The 8GB RAM is modest, but with four slots, you could upgrade to a 2x4GB or 2x8GB kit and pair it with your current setup.
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08-30-2019, 05:49 AM #4

I have some concerns about that board. Its VRM is weak, similar to many budget boards, but the heatsink looks more like a fashion item than an effective heat sink. That makes sense why it might struggle to manage heat. It’s not surprising a 2700X could throttle it down, honestly. I’m not sure about the 3600 model though—it looks promising. I don’t remember seeing it rated well on the PSU tier list. The 8GB RAM is modest, but with four slots, you could upgrade to a 2x4GB or 2x8GB kit and pair it with your current setup.

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