F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Same cost available at either 5800x or 12600k

Same cost available at either 5800x or 12600k

Same cost available at either 5800x or 12600k

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Texas1047
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10-29-2021, 02:06 AM
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Hey there, I've been checking out the latest CPUs for a while now. It turns out the price gap between the B550M and B660M boards is narrowing when you compare similar models—especially when looking at the 5800X and 12600K. Performance-wise it seems pretty close, so what should you choose? You're mainly gaming on your PC and currently have an i5 4690K with a 3060, right? Also, is it really worth going overkill for 1080p compared to the 12400F, which is about 65% of the 12600K price in your country? I'm still unsure, but since my old CPU has lasted me seven years, I’m okay with spending a bit more for something that lasts longer. Thanks ahead! For context, the 12400F is around 1500 DKK, the 12600K about 2400 DKK, and the 5800X is on sale for 2700 kr.
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Texas1047
10-29-2021, 02:06 AM #1

Hey there, I've been checking out the latest CPUs for a while now. It turns out the price gap between the B550M and B660M boards is narrowing when you compare similar models—especially when looking at the 5800X and 12600K. Performance-wise it seems pretty close, so what should you choose? You're mainly gaming on your PC and currently have an i5 4690K with a 3060, right? Also, is it really worth going overkill for 1080p compared to the 12400F, which is about 65% of the 12600K price in your country? I'm still unsure, but since my old CPU has lasted me seven years, I’m okay with spending a bit more for something that lasts longer. Thanks ahead! For context, the 12400F is around 1500 DKK, the 12600K about 2400 DKK, and the 5800X is on sale for 2700 kr.

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arty2005
Member
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11-01-2021, 05:09 PM
#2
The 12600K offers great performance, but you're unlikely to feel the difference since your GPU might be the limiting factor.
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arty2005
11-01-2021, 05:09 PM #2

The 12600K offers great performance, but you're unlikely to feel the difference since your GPU might be the limiting factor.

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DaFunHouse
Junior Member
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11-01-2021, 05:55 PM
#3
It's really not a bad choice either, but a 12400 would be more than sufficient for you.
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DaFunHouse
11-01-2021, 05:55 PM #3

It's really not a bad choice either, but a 12400 would be more than sufficient for you.

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kaaskotskikker
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11-10-2021, 05:07 AM
#4
Because of the GPU limitation, performance won’t improve much in games. I’d strongly suggest the 12400f—it’s sufficient and offers solid future upgrades.
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kaaskotskikker
11-10-2021, 05:07 AM #4

Because of the GPU limitation, performance won’t improve much in games. I’d strongly suggest the 12400f—it’s sufficient and offers solid future upgrades.

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irvingkiller
Member
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11-10-2021, 05:27 AM
#5
Twelve-six units. The 5600X performs well, though the Intel IPC remains a concern.
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irvingkiller
11-10-2021, 05:27 AM #5

Twelve-six units. The 5600X performs well, though the Intel IPC remains a concern.

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oryan25
Member
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11-11-2021, 12:58 AM
#6
I felt a strong interest in the 5600x, though it was quite expensive compared to the 12600k. The 12400 performs very similarly in most tests.
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oryan25
11-11-2021, 12:58 AM #6

I felt a strong interest in the 5600x, though it was quite expensive compared to the 12600k. The 12400 performs very similarly in most tests.

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zeliotL
Member
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11-11-2021, 05:43 AM
#7
I've considered the same. The problem is that upgrading to an i7 would be costly and limited, so I think it's better to invest in a more expensive option now that can support two GPUs, just like my previous setup.
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zeliotL
11-11-2021, 05:43 AM #7

I've considered the same. The problem is that upgrading to an i7 would be costly and limited, so I think it's better to invest in a more expensive option now that can support two GPUs, just like my previous setup.

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iTzKohaPvP_Ez
Junior Member
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11-11-2021, 07:08 AM
#8
Sure, perhaps aim for a 12,600k or 12,700k then.
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iTzKohaPvP_Ez
11-11-2021, 07:08 AM #8

Sure, perhaps aim for a 12,600k or 12,700k then.

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SlightlyRac00n
Member
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11-13-2021, 09:19 AM
#9
I could too or I might just choose the 12400. It looks like a solid price, but I tend to be very careful with spending, so making the decision and actually paying is always difficult. Thanks for the advice, everyone was really consistent in sticking with Alder Lake rather than an older Ryzen.
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SlightlyRac00n
11-13-2021, 09:19 AM #9

I could too or I might just choose the 12400. It looks like a solid price, but I tend to be very careful with spending, so making the decision and actually paying is always difficult. Thanks for the advice, everyone was really consistent in sticking with Alder Lake rather than an older Ryzen.