Which CPU is a better option?
Which CPU is a better option?
We're planning a new gaming PC with a 1080p display. The total budget doesn't exceed 1000 euros, which is typical in Greece. For the CPU, options include 7600X, 5700X3D, and an i5-13600K. These models are comparable in price, generally ranging from 220 to 250 euros. The rest of the components will be similar in cost. Motherboard prices should fall between 150 and 170 euros. A suitable GPU choice is the RX 7600 for 290 euros, though the RTX 4060 is slightly more expensive at 360 euros but might not be as better. Which one would perform best in a new build?
Sounds like a ChatGPT response ... but in this case I'm also of the opinion that socket AM4 is probably your best option in that budget. The 5700x3d would work even on a 80 eur motherboard, you don't need a 150 eur one. For example, MSI B550M PRO-VDH is around 85 EUR here in Romania, with VAT included, and would work perfectly fine with the 5700x3D ... it's just a big weak when it comes to the number of USB ports on the IO shield, and has an old ALC897 audio and only gigabit lan.. ASRock B550M Pro4 at around 95 eur adds the usb ports and has newer onboard audio and better vrm and it's perfectly adequate I'd try as hard as possible to go for a video card with at least 12 GB VRAM to last you a longer time until you have to upgrade again.
Choose the latest platform among the options, and I'll suggest going with AM5.
I’d be happy to if I could locate a sensible B550 for around 100 euros. Even the MSI model here in Greece costs 120-125 euros, and the ASRock is comparable. That makes me uncertain whether saving 30-50 euros is worthwhile versus spending it on an AM4 chipset or opting for an AM5 with DDR5 for easier future upgrades. As for the graphics card, unless the RTX 3060 matches or exceeds the performance of the RX 7600 8GB, it might not be the best choice.
The 7500f and 7600 have similar features but may differ in performance.
The price variation is significantly larger than the performance gap. Appreciate the details.
Well... If you buy 7000 now, you can upgrade to 11000 later. 7500F is a 65W chip, and the 7600X is a 105W chip. There is a small gap in gaming performance there... This video tests with a 4090 and 1080p: But the gap from 6 cores to 8 cores is much more significant. If you do not plan on upgrading, I would rather want the 7700X and save a bit longer for more budget. But if you plan on upgrading, I would grab the 7500F to stay within budget.