Perfect setup for a Ryzen 7 2700X
Perfect setup for a Ryzen 7 2700X
Based on your setup, tier D should suffice. Your current configuration with the MSI B450 Mortar Max looks adequate for your needs. The MSI B450 Pro-VDH might be a better option if you plan to upgrade later, but it’s not necessary right now. Both boards are available locally.
It's odd that tier D reaches the 3700X while tier C caps at 2700.
It's normal for Zen+ to deliver higher performance per core compared to other options. It's essentially a boosted version of Zen.
Sure, that makes sense. My upgrade route remains fairly broad.