F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Comparing the two options feels tricky. Which one suits your needs best?

Comparing the two options feels tricky. Which one suits your needs best?

Comparing the two options feels tricky. Which one suits your needs best?

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kkkacey
Junior Member
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08-03-2020, 10:12 PM
#1
I'm planning to assemble a new PC soon, and the challenge is choosing between those two CPUs. Their prices vary by about 70-100€ in my area. The 5800x costs between 420-400, while the 5600x is around 330-300, with prices changing often. I'll use a Liquid Freezer II 280 for cooling. My setup is mostly gaming on a 1440p display at 144Hz, paired with a 2070super and a 32GB DDR4 3200Cl16 RAM (which will be fine-tuned manually because it's a Micron E-die). Until GPU prices stabilize, I'm hoping to upgrade to something like the 3080 or 6800 series if supply keeps up. By the end of 2022 or early 2023, I might switch depending on CPU performance, memory speed, and Zen4 support. At the moment, gaming specs seem similar, but efficiency matters more. Some reviews on YouTube show usage rates, though reviewers rarely mention CPU load. I'm unsure if this will become an issue soon, especially with my current software setup—Steam, GeForce, antivirus, and a browser. I don't use a second screen or plan to stream.
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kkkacey
08-03-2020, 10:12 PM #1

I'm planning to assemble a new PC soon, and the challenge is choosing between those two CPUs. Their prices vary by about 70-100€ in my area. The 5800x costs between 420-400, while the 5600x is around 330-300, with prices changing often. I'll use a Liquid Freezer II 280 for cooling. My setup is mostly gaming on a 1440p display at 144Hz, paired with a 2070super and a 32GB DDR4 3200Cl16 RAM (which will be fine-tuned manually because it's a Micron E-die). Until GPU prices stabilize, I'm hoping to upgrade to something like the 3080 or 6800 series if supply keeps up. By the end of 2022 or early 2023, I might switch depending on CPU performance, memory speed, and Zen4 support. At the moment, gaming specs seem similar, but efficiency matters more. Some reviews on YouTube show usage rates, though reviewers rarely mention CPU load. I'm unsure if this will become an issue soon, especially with my current software setup—Steam, GeForce, antivirus, and a browser. I don't use a second screen or plan to stream.

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King4819
Junior Member
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08-05-2020, 03:25 PM
#2
I know my 5950x performance stays under 18% even with full GPU load. Running two screens at 2k, playing Fortnite on Epic and watching YouTube videos at 2k also affects it. I’d guess 8 cores would hit around 40-50% usage, while 6 cores likely stay below 70%. Keep in mind the GPU is very optimized and I couldn’t even lower its speed. That should help a little. On idle, it’s usually 5-9%.
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King4819
08-05-2020, 03:25 PM #2

I know my 5950x performance stays under 18% even with full GPU load. Running two screens at 2k, playing Fortnite on Epic and watching YouTube videos at 2k also affects it. I’d guess 8 cores would hit around 40-50% usage, while 6 cores likely stay below 70%. Keep in mind the GPU is very optimized and I couldn’t even lower its speed. That should help a little. On idle, it’s usually 5-9%.

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Terrabait
Junior Member
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08-05-2020, 03:41 PM
#3
Spotted someone with a 5600x issue. They're running BFV at 86% usage, and their temps are elevated because they're using a stock cooler.
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Terrabait
08-05-2020, 03:41 PM #3

Spotted someone with a 5600x issue. They're running BFV at 86% usage, and their temps are elevated because they're using a stock cooler.

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yGold
Junior Member
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08-05-2020, 04:20 PM
#4
I prefer 5800x. 5600x is acceptable, but 5800x lets you postpone the next upgrade. I don’t play games, yet I think they’ll keep improving optimization. Plus, having those two extra cores is handy for various tasks.
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yGold
08-05-2020, 04:20 PM #4

I prefer 5800x. 5600x is acceptable, but 5800x lets you postpone the next upgrade. I don’t play games, yet I think they’ll keep improving optimization. Plus, having those two extra cores is handy for various tasks.

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drako_sky
Member
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08-08-2020, 02:24 AM
#5
The 5800x was recently available in the US for around 420 dollars. I’d take it.
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drako_sky
08-08-2020, 02:24 AM #5

The 5800x was recently available in the US for around 420 dollars. I’d take it.

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filcio1234
Member
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08-08-2020, 03:57 AM
#6
I own the 5600x paired with a 3070FE running at 1440p and 165hz, functioning perfectly in a compact NZXT H1 case with a 140mm AIO. Temperatures stayed normal. I placed the 5800x order on launch day but it was a pre-order without a confirmed timeline, and I haven’t checked back.
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filcio1234
08-08-2020, 03:57 AM #6

I own the 5600x paired with a 3070FE running at 1440p and 165hz, functioning perfectly in a compact NZXT H1 case with a 140mm AIO. Temperatures stayed normal. I placed the 5800x order on launch day but it was a pre-order without a confirmed timeline, and I haven’t checked back.

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b00k_10ver
Junior Member
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08-08-2020, 10:43 AM
#7
5600X delivers strong performance. If you don’t require eight cores, you won’t need them. It’s also simpler to manage its heat.
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b00k_10ver
08-08-2020, 10:43 AM #7

5600X delivers strong performance. If you don’t require eight cores, you won’t need them. It’s also simpler to manage its heat.

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ExagonHD
Member
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08-09-2020, 06:36 AM
#8
The 5800x delivers strong performance, especially with higher single-core speeds. At temperatures above 85°C, most benchmarks show this level, and gaming at around 40°C is typical for titles like Resident Evil 3. Immortals: Fenyx Rising also performed well at similar heat, reaching about 15% at 40°C. Power management can help bring it down to around 50°C during testing. Not every game behaves the same—some rely heavily on single-core processing, even in modern systems like Anno or Far Cry 5. Keep in mind that multicore CPUs can vary widely in efficiency. Adjusting BIOS power settings, such as setting cores to 4.7GHz and increasing VRM power, can further improve stability.
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ExagonHD
08-09-2020, 06:36 AM #8

The 5800x delivers strong performance, especially with higher single-core speeds. At temperatures above 85°C, most benchmarks show this level, and gaming at around 40°C is typical for titles like Resident Evil 3. Immortals: Fenyx Rising also performed well at similar heat, reaching about 15% at 40°C. Power management can help bring it down to around 50°C during testing. Not every game behaves the same—some rely heavily on single-core processing, even in modern systems like Anno or Far Cry 5. Keep in mind that multicore CPUs can vary widely in efficiency. Adjusting BIOS power settings, such as setting cores to 4.7GHz and increasing VRM power, can further improve stability.