Comparing Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel i5 13500 highlights their performance differences.
Comparing Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel i5 13500 highlights their performance differences.
Hello everyone, I'm looking to figure out which CPU would suit my needs best. I'll mainly be gaming and doing some 3D modeling on the side.
I started on the AM5 platform for the first time with AMD. I really enjoy my 7700x. Going up to 7600x sounds smart since you can upgrade to newer AMD CPUs as they’ll support AM5 for a while longer. You could add a 7800X3D or possibly an 8800X3D if it comes out in 2024/5, and a top-end GPU in a few years will refresh the system with minimal changes. Of course, you can install a 13900k on the motherboard, but you’re tied to that generation.
It seems there might be some uncertainty about the future of Raptor Lake Refresh. The components could stay consistent, but it's unlikely to match the expected lifespan of AM5.
I wouldn't wager on that. The 6th and 7th generations used 100/200 series boards, but when the 8th and 9th came along, they required 300/400 series instead, forcing us to lock them out.
It's unusual to be in the middle of a project like this. The optimal price per performance right now is on AM4, but that's limited. AM5 offers future security at a higher cost, while LGA 1700 is stuck and pricey. AM5 seems like the best choice if you need to start soon. With an AM5 board, you can fit a Zen 5 processor in 2024. The challenge is that Intel's Arrow Lake might become more competitive if they boost core counts across all models. I'm concerned Zen 5 could be delayed unless they raise core numbers. I'd like to see what happens with Arrow Lake/Zen 5 in four years, but if your setup works now, hold off until then and compare the two. The Raptor Lake refresh isn't worth it, and most alternatives are either out of support or too expensive.
Likely due to a limited chip selection. I believe @GuiltySpark_ has a point—it'll probably just be a small update.
We experienced three generations in one socket compatibility from Intel before: Haswell, Haswell Refresh (Devil's Canyon), Broadwell. If my grasp is correct, eight chipsets supported the two Haswell models, and later nine chipsets added Broadwell support. Observe that the two Haswell versions shared the same generational count. The other case I recall is Coffee Lake and Coffee Lake Refresh as roughly eight to nine generations. This represents just two generations with a generational difference. My prediction is that if Raptor Refresh comes, it will maintain compatibility with existing Raptor Lake units since it will remain largely unchanged. Updates are coming, and I’m more uncertain about whether they’ll assign a new generational code, but there’s history showing multiple architectures can coexist under the same number. AMD is also pushing hard in this direction.
Referring to desktop Broadwell as a "generation" is quite generous. Back then, only two chips were available, and it was a paper announcement that soon led to a Skylake replacement. I’ll take Devil’s Canyon, though—so the socket still supports two generations even if they’re in the same series.