Consider your needs and budget. Choose a CPU that matches your system requirements and performance goals.
Consider your needs and budget. Choose a CPU that matches your system requirements and performance goals.
They are both excellent CPUs. Are you planning to use them? Which one are you replacing? Do you intend to upgrade later? What’s your current setup? Do you already have an AMD B550 or X570 Mobo? Share the answers and we’ll gather more details to assist you.
Currently I own an 8700k and an RTX 2070. This latest configuration is my upgrade plan so far and should be reliable for a while. So far I've placed an order for Ballistix 3600 CL16 RAM. I'm also thinking about getting a new GPU, but the 2070 will suffice for now.
Your optimal choice seems to be the 5800x configuration. The 3600Mhz RAM will boost performance significantly. The motherboard you’re planning for the 8700k won’t fit with the 10850k. Based on my current understanding, here’s a suggested list: PCPartPicker provides a useful reference [here]. CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core ($448.97 on Amazon). CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM ($39.99 on Amazon). Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 ($154.99 on Newegg). Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 ($0). Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME ($74.99 at B&H). Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Founders Edition ($500). Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower ($94.99 on Amazon). Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750W, Gold Certified ($124.99 at Best Buy). Overall cost comes to $1438.92, including shipping and taxes. This estimate is based on information available as of March 16, 2021.