Comparing Ryzen 5 3600 and i5-10400F highlights their differences in performance and features.
Comparing Ryzen 5 3600 and i5-10400F highlights their differences in performance and features.
Hello! You're thinking about a hardware upgrade for gaming. Here are your options: one with an Intel Core i5-10400F and MSI B460M for 260€, and another with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and ASUS B550M for 328€. Both will use the same SSD. The main differences are in RAM—your choice can be faster, but it might cost more. The AMD version is priced higher by about 68€. Many people recommend AMD, but you're right to question if that extra cost is worth it. Let me know what you think!
If you're not planning an upgrade soon, it doesn't really matter much. Choose whatever is more affordable. However, I'd only opt for a Z board with that Intel chip. It's a secured component, but Z boards let you bypass power restrictions and use quicker memory, which is beneficial. With rapid RAM, the 10400 will outperform the 3600 in most games. If you're thinking about upgrading in a year or two, consider getting a Ryzen instead.
Not usually, but you can boost current/power/turbo so it doesn’t throttle. You can use a RAM speed above 2666mhz and apply some light BCLK overclocking (though it’s not really necessary). It will match or exceed the Ryzen 3600 performance during games most of the time, but slower in other areas. If you won’t upgrade in five years or more, consider the Intel IMO.
You don't have to invest in a new B550 board; opting for a solid B450 model can reduce costs. Intel's B and H series boards are more affordable, and adjusting the RAM frequency might help accommodate the 10,400 MHz requirement. You can also tweak the BCLK settings or increase power limits.