No, it's not necessarily true. The value of 3300 depends on the context and what you're comparing it to.
No, it's not necessarily true. The value of 3300 depends on the context and what you're comparing it to.
I’m looking at a single R7 1700 for gaming now, planning to add three more—two for non-gaming and two for gaming. It’s already outperforming my current machine by 3300x and surpasses an older 2700 model. Any other CPU options worth thinking about? (apu aside)
If you increase your budget to 3600, it's worth looking into since it offers two additional cores. Many current games already take advantage of this extra core count, and it's expected to grow even more in the coming years.
When you manage the temperature and boost performance, the 1700 matches well with a 3600.
3300x is tough to get and comparing it to a 1700 isn't straightforward. Some titles perform better on quad cores, while others gain more from single-thread speed improvements like Zen2. Older non-X models often struggle with low clock speeds and can see big gains from overclocking. For a fresh build, I’d stick to around 3600 unless the price was extremely low. A 2600 might be better if budget allowed. It really depends on how you plan to use your system.