Which one is simpler—OC Intel or Ryzen?
Which one is simpler—OC Intel or Ryzen?
Yes, similar to that, if you aim for matching price and performance, they act as direct rivals in that category.
CountryMike outlines his preferences clearly. He seeks a balance between price and performance, looking for direct competitors in that area. For his particular requirements, he emphasizes ease of overclocking, future-proofing, compatibility with GTX 1070 Ti or 1080, and a focus on quality rather than strict budget constraints. He also mentions considering games and photo editing on a 2560 x 1440 60Hz IPS panel, prioritizing component reliability. He asks for guidance on whether AMD or Intel is the better choice.
No problem with either feeding those GPUs, not even RTX 2080Ti. Just give them enough fast RAM (Ryzen specially likes them) and you're off to proverbial races. That's for games of course, for graphic work you may not need go that far with GPU.
CountMike summarized the situation clearly. He believes the GPUs can handle their demands without overclocking, especially with the right RAM. For the 2700 model, he thinks it might overclock itself compared to others, but overall performance gains are not worth the effort. He doubts the 8700 can be overclocked and would likely lag behind the 2700x. He seems to favor the 2700x for its reliability and performance stability.
Non-x also features turbo but reaches its limits less far, though it could improve if OC is increased. Turbo performance tops out around 4.1GHz and begins at a lower frequency of 3.2GHz compared to X model's 4.2GHz + for the X version. They're essentially the same CPU, but x is positioned higher in the factory binning.
CountMike provided details about performance characteristics and differences between models, noting that while non-x has turbo capabilities, it doesn't reach as high a speed. Turbo speeds on non-x reach up to 4.1GHz and start at a lower frequency (3.2GHZ compared to 4.2GHz for X). They are essentially the same CPU but differ in factory binning. He also asked whether the i7-8700 non-k performs similar internal overclocking as the 2700x.
CountMike confirmed the plan. They will adjust frequency based on load and activate/deactivate certain cores. The build I created is a placeholder for feedback. I’ve listed both liquid cooling options since I haven’t decided yet. The pricing shown includes items I already own. Thanks again.