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Need guidance on picking the right CPU? Let me help you find the best option!

Need guidance on picking the right CPU? Let me help you find the best option!

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CG_Trevor
Junior Member
18
05-21-2022, 11:36 AM
#1
I recently purchased an RX 6650 XT with 8GB (MSI OC variant) at a good price in my country. I’m looking for a suitable CPU to avoid bottlenecks and unnecessary spending, considering options like the Ryzen 5 5600X or i5 11400F. Do you have any experience with this GPU? What are your thoughts on these choices?
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CG_Trevor
05-21-2022, 11:36 AM #1

I recently purchased an RX 6650 XT with 8GB (MSI OC variant) at a good price in my country. I’m looking for a suitable CPU to avoid bottlenecks and unnecessary spending, considering options like the Ryzen 5 5600X or i5 11400F. Do you have any experience with this GPU? What are your thoughts on these choices?

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Hippos_FTW
Junior Member
8
05-22-2022, 12:50 AM
#2
Based on the cost, I’d pick the 5600x since it also suggests it can handle smart access memory and likely performs better than the 11400f.
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Hippos_FTW
05-22-2022, 12:50 AM #2

Based on the cost, I’d pick the 5600x since it also suggests it can handle smart access memory and likely performs better than the 11400f.

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dylosama
Member
150
05-22-2022, 03:32 AM
#3
I can find the 5600x for around 150$, and the i5 for about 140$. In my opinion, the 5600x seems to be the better choice in most situations. I also learned that upgrading Intel is more costly, so the 5600x might be the way to go.
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dylosama
05-22-2022, 03:32 AM #3

I can find the 5600x for around 150$, and the i5 for about 140$. In my opinion, the 5600x seems to be the better choice in most situations. I also learned that upgrading Intel is more costly, so the 5600x might be the way to go.

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Vichoflo
Senior Member
396
05-22-2022, 11:05 AM
#4
Regarding the 5600 non-X, it might be more affordable.
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Vichoflo
05-22-2022, 11:05 AM #4

Regarding the 5600 non-X, it might be more affordable.

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dakru012
Junior Member
40
05-22-2022, 12:39 PM
#5
I considered it, but the price gap is minimal. I mentioned I spotted a supposed new 5600 model for $150, and I could get a non-X 5600 for $140. Perhaps a bit better performance for $10 more?
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dakru012
05-22-2022, 12:39 PM #5

I considered it, but the price gap is minimal. I mentioned I spotted a supposed new 5600 model for $150, and I could get a non-X 5600 for $140. Perhaps a bit better performance for $10 more?

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Juhble
Junior Member
12
05-22-2022, 02:14 PM
#6
The distinction lies mainly in the clock speed, offering nearly identical performance with only a slight variation of 2% to 5%.
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Juhble
05-22-2022, 02:14 PM #6

The distinction lies mainly in the clock speed, offering nearly identical performance with only a slight variation of 2% to 5%.

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Tutterbutter88
Member
163
05-22-2022, 08:10 PM
#7
That seems likely given the minor cost variation, so I'll opt for the 5600x version.
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Tutterbutter88
05-22-2022, 08:10 PM #7

That seems likely given the minor cost variation, so I'll opt for the 5600x version.

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_KindaRekt_
Member
58
05-30-2022, 06:18 PM
#8
However, the cost gap is highlighted as "$30 for a Letter," suggesting the 5600 remains a superior choice when budget matters are key.
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_KindaRekt_
05-30-2022, 06:18 PM #8

However, the cost gap is highlighted as "$30 for a Letter," suggesting the 5600 remains a superior choice when budget matters are key.

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DueZulu
Senior Member
252
06-05-2022, 01:09 AM
#9
I can pay 150 for this and 140 for anything else.
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DueZulu
06-05-2022, 01:09 AM #9

I can pay 150 for this and 140 for anything else.

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ganelido
Member
64
06-06-2022, 12:23 PM
#10
I don't know your budget, but the 5600x looks like a solid choice. For DDR4 and AM4 boards, the 5800x3D is worth considering.
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ganelido
06-06-2022, 12:23 PM #10

I don't know your budget, but the 5600x looks like a solid choice. For DDR4 and AM4 boards, the 5800x3D is worth considering.