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Which cpu for gaming and light productivity?

Which cpu for gaming and light productivity?

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KiNG_R3X
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12-20-2022, 12:19 AM
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For gaming and light productivity tasks like 3D design or photo editing, the AMD 5700X, 5600X, and 5800X are solid choices. The Intel 12600K offers strong performance but may lag slightly in gaming compared to the others.
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KiNG_R3X
12-20-2022, 12:19 AM #1

For gaming and light productivity tasks like 3D design or photo editing, the AMD 5700X, 5600X, and 5800X are solid choices. The Intel 12600K offers strong performance but may lag slightly in gaming compared to the others.

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DBAlucard
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12-20-2022, 08:40 AM
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It varies based on your budget for the whole system. The main specs range from the 12600K to the 5800X, depending on what matters most. Their costs are noticeably higher than alternatives, possibly indicating a less significant part was cut.
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DBAlucard
12-20-2022, 08:40 AM #2

It varies based on your budget for the whole system. The main specs range from the 12600K to the 5800X, depending on what matters most. Their costs are noticeably higher than alternatives, possibly indicating a less significant part was cut.

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pirateboy774
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12-20-2022, 05:59 PM
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It depends on the whole system, but prioritize extra cores and threads along with a larger L3 cache. Thanks.
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pirateboy774
12-20-2022, 05:59 PM #3

It depends on the whole system, but prioritize extra cores and threads along with a larger L3 cache. Thanks.

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Functionals
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12-21-2022, 07:28 AM
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Why? The 5800X3D doesn't offer significant advantages over the standard 5800X for workstation use. We still need more details before making a decision.
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Functionals
12-21-2022, 07:28 AM #4

Why? The 5800X3D doesn't offer significant advantages over the standard 5800X for workstation use. We still need more details before making a decision.

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cooldude99889
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12-24-2022, 10:24 PM
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Approximately $500 to $600. I plan to match it with a 3070. I’m assembling a workstation PC using the 3090ti I already own but have an unused new PSU and RAM. I didn’t want to throw it away, so I’m creating a second system mainly for gaming.
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cooldude99889
12-24-2022, 10:24 PM #5

Approximately $500 to $600. I plan to match it with a 3070. I’m assembling a workstation PC using the 3090ti I already own but have an unused new PSU and RAM. I didn’t want to throw it away, so I’m creating a second system mainly for gaming.

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Gilad2004
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12-30-2022, 01:49 PM
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Use the workstation for that task? Yes, sell the parts so they aren’t thrown away.
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Gilad2004
12-30-2022, 01:49 PM #6

Use the workstation for that task? Yes, sell the parts so they aren’t thrown away.

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Hoewls
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12-30-2022, 03:20 PM
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It seems any CPU from the last four years should work just fine, unless you're trying to boost your income through productivity. Even though benchmarks suggest minimal differences in rendering and gaming performance, the actual impact is often small and hard to notice—like sipping coffee while rendering a picture. In most scenarios, the graphics card plays a bigger role than the processor for productivity tasks. A Ryzen 2700 can match a 12900k in many cases, depending on what you're running.
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Hoewls
12-30-2022, 03:20 PM #7

It seems any CPU from the last four years should work just fine, unless you're trying to boost your income through productivity. Even though benchmarks suggest minimal differences in rendering and gaming performance, the actual impact is often small and hard to notice—like sipping coffee while rendering a picture. In most scenarios, the graphics card plays a bigger role than the processor for productivity tasks. A Ryzen 2700 can match a 12900k in many cases, depending on what you're running.