Consider your needs and test both options to see which performs better.
Consider your needs and test both options to see which performs better.
It looks like you're considering a new upgrade for your system. The first link points to a Gigabyte B550 motherboard, and the second is about an AMD Ryzen 5900X processor. The price estimate mentioned is around £375.
Run the 5900x on your current board using Eco Mode. Expect a slight performance drop—around 10% under heavier all-core workloads—but lighter tasks and gaming should remain smooth. For a future upgrade, consider the i5 13600K(F). It offers better speed than the 5900X at a comparable price and brings newer platform advantages. PCPartPicker list shows the CPU and motherboard details with pricing and availability.
For pure gaming, focusing on IPC and cache gains is essential. Stronger CPUs and many cores help only if you're using the older Creative Suite version or are a dedicated user who relies on software acceleration. In hybrid designs like Alder and Raptor Lake, Adobe performs very well due to Windows 11 scheduling and the Thread Director hardware scheduler built into those architectures.
It seems more secure to focus on Intel's intel as it appears to be ahead of its time. Unlike Intel's AM5, it doesn't work with DDR4 RAM, while Intel offers boards supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 for their 13th generation processors. This means if I need DDR5 later, I can simply swap the motherboard and RAM. In contrast, choosing AMD would require not only a new CPU but also a different board. However, spending an extra £100 could let me upgrade to AM5 eventually, just postponing the purchase another month.
I just wanted to share an update—I got the 13600k with the N5 Z690 and I’m really happy! The performance boost from my old parts is massive. Not only is everything running smoothly, but I’m using the newest Intel CPU, so I won’t have to worry about upgrades for a long time. Thanks for your support! My Render times and previews are also much quicker in After Effects, and I consistently maintain over 60 FPS in all games, something I never noticed before with the Ryzen 7 2700.