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Hello, I’m purchasing my first gaming PC. I compared two processors—Intel and AMD—and decided which one fits best for gaming, streaming, and editing. Intel suggested the Intel Core i5 12600KF, while AMD recommended the Ryzen 5 7600. Since I live in Peru, I checked prices at popular local stores. Here are the costs: IMPACTO lists the Intel model without the Ryzen, the Ryzen 5 7600X at $266, CYC COMPUTER has the i5 at $244, RYZEN 5 7600 at $270, MEMORY KINGS shows the i5 at $218 and the Ryzen 5 7600 at $279, and SERCOPLUS lists the i5 at $198 and the Ryzen 5 7600 at $227. For a mid-range build with a $1100 budget, I’m considering the Ryzen 5 7600X as it offers good value. Thank you!
country? choose 7600 as am5 indicates no need for a board or ram swap when upgrading a cpu, and it will outperform the 12600kf in single-core performance plus power efficiency. pair it with an overbuilt entry-level board such as the b650m hdv or similar, along with a 32gb kit (6000c32/30 gpu wise). for a used option, consider a 3080(ti) or 6800xt unless a viable used market exists; otherwise, go for the 4070(s) and 7800xt/7900gre—performance is comparable, so used units are preferable.