Need advice on comparing 5600x and 8700k at 5GHz?
Need advice on comparing 5600x and 8700k at 5GHz?
I'm facing a bit of a dilemma here. I've been getting a free upgrade from my 8700k running at 5ghz for three years, but now I'm considering switching to the Ryzen 5600x. I'm curious about how much more gaming performance it offers compared to my current setup. Since I don't see many reviews or discussions about this change, especially given that my 8700k is already overclocked at 5ghz, I'm unsure about the best overclocker settings for my 360mm AIO. My RAM is set at 16GB with a 3600Mhz configuration. I'm also thinking about how long my 8700k will last after nearly three years of use—currently running at 1.425v with delidded cores and no AVX support. I've watched a video comparing the 5600x to the 8700k, but both at their default speeds, it seems the 5600x gives around 10-20 frames per second on average.
It's possible to reach a consistent 4.7ghz, @Stahlmann achieved this, and the 5600x outperforms the 10900k in most games, let alone the 8700k
Check out this assessment. The 10600K 5.0GHz OC performance is essentially identical to the 8700K, making them very similar CPUs.
I've been considering this, what do you think about putting a few hundred on the 5900x for an extra six cores? It could open doors for 3D modeling in the future while keeping gaming capabilities intact. At RRP it seems like a smart move. The 5800x doesn't look worth the extra 100 from the 5600x just to add only two cores and boost the clock speed by 100MHz.
Using a mid-range processor such as the 8700K or 5600X opens up possibilities for 3D modeling. If you're unsure about leveraging the additional cores often, opt for the 5600X or stick with the 8700K. Spending extra cores on gaming won't significantly benefit your experience.
Successfully retrieved the 5600x at RPP on Amazon, which is great. Whether you can skip formatting by just swapping the motherboard and CPU depends on your setup—otherwise, you might need to format everything unless there’s a DDU equivalent for removing Intel’s leftover files.
If your focus stays on gaming, the 5800X offers comparable performance at a lower cost. The time savings from improvements like better modeling become more noticeable with stronger CPUs, but if you're not earning from it, sticking to the 5800X makes sense.
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