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He should consider what he needs from a CPU and compare prices to find a good deal.

He should consider what he needs from a CPU and compare prices to find a good deal.

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Mariuh
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03-14-2022, 04:53 PM
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He’s upgrading his PC and evaluating options between a 5600 and a 5600X. The X470 has a solid build, and both models are priced around $179 and $199 respectively. While the non-X model is cheaper, the X offers better value for only a $20 premium. The 5700X adds another $50, making it a bigger jump. It seems he might be leaning toward the 3070 graphics card to address any bottleneck concerns.
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Mariuh
03-14-2022, 04:53 PM #1

He’s upgrading his PC and evaluating options between a 5600 and a 5600X. The X470 has a solid build, and both models are priced around $179 and $199 respectively. While the non-X model is cheaper, the X offers better value for only a $20 premium. The 5700X adds another $50, making it a bigger jump. It seems he might be leaning toward the 3070 graphics card to address any bottleneck concerns.

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stopmo
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03-17-2022, 07:17 AM
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They typically charge a similar price for the CPU, mainly based on the part number. You’d pay just for the x component. I’d opt for the one without it.
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stopmo
03-17-2022, 07:17 AM #2

They typically charge a similar price for the CPU, mainly based on the part number. You’d pay just for the x component. I’d opt for the one without it.

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captinmac
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03-19-2022, 08:01 AM
#3
The 5700 offers significant upgrades compared to the 5600, with more cores and double the threads, making it substantially stronger. However, this comes at a higher cost.
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captinmac
03-19-2022, 08:01 AM #3

The 5700 offers significant upgrades compared to the 5600, with more cores and double the threads, making it substantially stronger. However, this comes at a higher cost.

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crazypotpie
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03-23-2022, 10:48 PM
#4
The performance gap between the 5600 and 5600x is almost nonexistent. Go for the more affordable option, honestly.
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crazypotpie
03-23-2022, 10:48 PM #4

The performance gap between the 5600 and 5600x is almost nonexistent. Go for the more affordable option, honestly.

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BlockSecurity
Junior Member
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04-08-2022, 10:14 PM
#5
From actual results, the improvement isn't huge because both processors share the same design and both have substantial caches.
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BlockSecurity
04-08-2022, 10:14 PM #5

From actual results, the improvement isn't huge because both processors share the same design and both have substantial caches.

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RorroFuture420
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04-08-2022, 10:52 PM
#6
Looking for a 5600g item? It was discounted recently, more than two weeks back.
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RorroFuture420
04-08-2022, 10:52 PM #6

Looking for a 5600g item? It was discounted recently, more than two weeks back.

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Guinucool
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04-09-2022, 12:50 AM
#7
It's about $3 less.
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Guinucool
04-09-2022, 12:50 AM #7

It's about $3 less.

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ML_Covannal_
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04-11-2022, 10:14 PM
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A bit quicker than a 5600 non X. And even if your GPU fails, you’ll still have a functional system.
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ML_Covannal_
04-11-2022, 10:14 PM #8

A bit quicker than a 5600 non X. And even if your GPU fails, you’ll still have a functional system.

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RHINOncg2000
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04-18-2022, 08:06 PM
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Typically it costs less than the 5600 since it has a lower performance CPU
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RHINOncg2000
04-18-2022, 08:06 PM #9

Typically it costs less than the 5600 since it has a lower performance CPU

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FistMeAway
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05-02-2022, 07:57 AM
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Ignore the details. The 5600g looks good on paper but doesn't perform well in practice.
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FistMeAway
05-02-2022, 07:57 AM #10

Ignore the details. The 5600g looks good on paper but doesn't perform well in practice.

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