Consider building a PC with Ryzen 7 5800X, 12-core 6GHz, or hold off for Ryzen 7 13600K.
Consider building a PC with Ryzen 7 5800X, 12-core 6GHz, or hold off for Ryzen 7 13600K.
Hey there, I'm planning to upgrade my PC. For now, I'll only change the CPU, motherboard, RAM, CPU cooler, and install a new NVMe SSD. Since I'm a 3D artist, I'll handle a lot of multitasking—Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and more. Gaming is also part of my routine, but multitasking comes first. I won't upgrade to the Ryzen 7000 series; I prefer DDR5 instead because it's more affordable. With 32GB of RAM, I'll keep the cost in mind. I've heard good B-series MOBOs for AMD are cheaper than Intel ones, but I'm willing to spend $150–$200 on a decent one if needed. Could you suggest which MOBO fits my CPU? Thanks!
If you have time to spare, wait. It's clear that the 13th Gen will excel at handling multiple tasks, so consider upgrading to DDR5. If not, you'll need to purchase two CPUs just to make progress. Otherwise, today is a waste if you stick with DDR4. Just accept that buying twice is inevitable—opt for a 5900X, a solid B550 motherboard such as an MSI Tomahawk or Gaming Plus, and CL16 3600 RAM. That's enough for now.
Heh, it really depends on whether you need those ecores. For gamers, they’re probably not worth it and won’t be in the future. There seems to be a lag problem now. That’s why the 12600k feels like a 12400(k) and the 12400f is actually competing well against the 5600x. I did something similar just a while back and got pulled into the 5700x. Still, it’s not settled—some people think a 12700f could be a good choice.
12700F isn't in stock here. With your previous options like 5600x5800x12400, 12500k and 12600k in budget, I'm left with a few decisions. These Intel CPUs run slower than AMD ones, so I need to think carefully about the price of the motherboard too. It might be better to wait for the 13th generation and then upgrade to an x690 socket instead of x790, which would be more affordable. (x790 would cost too much.)
If you have time to wait, I recommend a 13600K with six cores plus eight eco modules—it’ll perform much better than a 5800X or 12600K. It fits the LGA1700 socket and works with DDR4 if required. Unlike the newer Ryzen models that demand costly AM5 boards and DDR5 support, this setup stays affordable and compatible.
Everyone, it seems smarter to hold off on the CPU decision until we get more options. The 13600K model has both E and P cores, which will be better than the 5800X. Since I already have a PC to use, I’ll keep working on this until they make the release. I don’t want to rush and wish I had missed it.
Likely insightful too, it gives you a chance to cut costs if Raptor Lake doesn't match Zen 4.