I plan to purchase a PC equipped with a Ryzen integrated processor.
I plan to purchase a PC equipped with a Ryzen integrated processor.
I'm weighing my options between Ryzen 5 3400G and 5600G. It depends on my budget. If it fits, I'll go with the 5600G for gaming mainly—Apex, Genshin, and Valorant. If not, I might stick to the 3200G for a bit of gaming and value content.
Comparing cores and threads, the 5600G has more threads but fewer cores than the 3400G. The 3400G offers better single-thread performance, while the 5600G uses older Vega cores. The 3200G balances well for casual use and budget builds.
For recommendations, the 5600G seems solid for gaming, but the 3400G could be a good pick if you want more single-thread power.
The 3000 Ryzen is Zen+ and the 5000 Ryzen is Zen3, though I don't think any of these CPUs are a problem unless you're trying to convince me otherwise. The 3400G features Wraith Spire, offering a marginally improved cooling solution. Adding more cores on the 5600G could boost performance for BR games, making Apex a good choice—but that's essentially it. Sorry to bother you @Queen Chrysalis, what are your thoughts?
It seems the 5600g is likely a suitable CPU for future GPU integration.
Theb5600g offers improved graphics performance and runs better with higher RAM speeds.
I just looked at some benchmarks and noticed the (vega 7) 5600G can be twice as fast as the 3400G.
Another key consideration is securing RAM capable of reaching 3600MHz consistently. A solid 3600MHz board that supports upgrading to 4000MHz would be perfect, especially if it doesn’t cost significantly more. At that price point, a used 1600MHz/1600GB combo could work well and leave room for a faster GPU like an RX 480. A 3200MHz option is fine, but performance will largely depend on system memory speed since there’s no dedicated VRAM. DDR4 isn’t ideal for video in 2022, though it’s better than older DDR3. Every frame counts when playing at medium or low settings. The difference between 130 and 160 FPS isn’t huge, but improving from 32 to 40 FPS makes a noticeable difference. @Somerandomtechyboi appears overly focused on these details; they might have more specialized knowledge.
The majority of OP's games are esports titles, which means a Vega graphics card could suffice. Unless they require high frame rates for a 240+Hz display, a lower FPS might be acceptable.
I own a laptop equipped with a Ryzen 5 2500U. Valorant performs between 20 to 40 frames per second, though results can vary widely each day. The system uses 8 14nm Vega cores. I understand that 7nm Vega delivers better performance, but the 14nm version didn’t match expectations in my experience. Rocket League felt almost impossible to play.