Consider your needs and compare features to decide between the 2600, 2600X, and 3500X options.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider your needs and compare features to decide between the 2600, 2600X, and 3500X options.

walee123
Senior Member

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02-16-2019, 10:01 PM

Hello! Deciding among these CPUs can be tricky. The 3600 is priced at $220, but the $60 difference feels significant for my budget. Here are the current prices in my region: 2600 around $155-160, 3500X about $157-165, and 2600X at $165. I mainly play e-sports games like CS:GO and want to enjoy AAA titles as well. I’m upgrading from a 2200g and will pair it with an RX 570 8GB. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

walee123

02-16-2019, 10:01 PM #1

reily1
Member

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02-22-2019, 08:36 PM

The 2600x option is ideal for this. You may experience reduced performance during games versus a 3500x, but it will outperform for creation tasks.

reily1

02-22-2019, 08:36 PM #2

The 2600x option is ideal for this. You may experience reduced performance during games versus a 3500x, but it will outperform for creation tasks.

Tempeste
Junior Member

03-11-2019, 07:42 PM

3500X offers quicker performance for gaming and supports increased memory rates.

Tempeste

03-11-2019, 07:42 PM #3

3500X offers quicker performance for gaming and supports increased memory rates.

jordi1218
Member

105

03-21-2019, 05:24 PM

I chose 2600x for you.

jordi1218

03-21-2019, 05:24 PM #4

I chose 2600x for you.

Adamskim2003
Member

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03-21-2019, 06:51 PM

For 570 the choice is 2600x. If the price remains unchanged, updating your BIOS to Zen2 isn't a big concern.

Adamskim2003

03-21-2019, 06:51 PM #5

For 570 the choice is 2600x. If the price remains unchanged, updating your BIOS to Zen2 isn't a big concern.