2600x or 2600 with my 1070 ti

[solollama]

I know that 2600 is like 60 dollars cheaper than the 2600x BUT I don't want to overclock so please help me and the build is for steady 75hz gaming with no need for upgrade in 3 or 4 years no intel I don't want to have to sell my kidney
Parts list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zx3RHh Basically I just wanna know what's the best performance for my dollar

 

[Lutfij]

I'd get the X variant though please choose a 400 series chipset as the 2nd Gen Ryzen's are power hungry and the 300 series chipsets have been struggling to deliver the power necessary for the revised processor. If you're concerned about the cost of your overall build, perhaps shoot us the parts of your proposed build and we could refine it...?

 

[geofelt]

What is the main purpose of your build?
What are the rest of your parts.

If you have the budget, I always suggest buying the better option.
If you do not, you will always be second guessing yourself.
As above there may be better ways to spend or save $60 on your budget.
FWIW,
r5-2600X has 12 threads and a passmark rating of 14354 and a single thread rating of 2137. the turbo is 4.2
The r5-2600 has 12 threads and a rating of 13507 and a single thread rating of 2011. Turbo is 3.9.
The total rating is most important if your use is multithreaded apps that can use all 12 threads.
The single thread performance(or turbo) is most important for games.
Most games will not effectively use more than 4 threads.
Either option will not disappoint you.

Do not exclude overclocking.
There will be added cpu performance available to you at no additional charge.
It can be as simple as increasing the all core multiplier in the bios and leaving all else as default.

 

[mdd1963]

X variant every day if not planning OC....

 

[solollama]

What is the main purpose of your build?
What are the rest of your parts.

If you have the budget, I always suggest buying the better option.
If you do not, you will always be second guessing yourself.
As above there may be better ways to spend or save $60 on your budget.
FWIW,
r5-2600X has 12 threads and a passmark rating of 14354 and a single thread rating of 2137. the turbo is 4.2
The r5-2600 has 12 threads and a rating of 13507 and a single thread rating of 2011. Turbo is 3.9.
The total rating is most important if your use is multithreaded apps that can use all 12 threads.
The single thread performance(or turbo) is most important for games.
Most games will not effectively use more than 4 threads.
Either option will not disappoint you.

Do not exclude overclocking.
There will be added cpu performance available to you at no additional charge.
It can be as simple as increasing the all core multiplier in the bios and leaving all else as default.

I don't want to oc because i don't want to void my warranty but its not 100% out of question

 

[solollama]

I'd get the X variant though please choose a 400 series chipset as the 2nd Gen Ryzen's are power hungry and the 300 series chipsets have been struggling to deliver the power necessary for the revised processor. If you're concerned about the cost of your overall build, perhaps shoot us the parts of your proposed build and we could refine it...?

Parts list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zx3RHh

 

[geofelt]

I see no evidence that amd will void your warranty if you overclock reasonably.
From their web site:

"AMD is not liable under warranty if, through testing and examination, it is AMD’s reasonable opinion that the alleged defect or malfunction of the CPU has been caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing."

If you are a gamer, you want to oc your ryzen processor.
The single thread performance is very important to games.

If you do not want to oc, look at the current 9th gen intel processors.

 

[solollama]

I see no evidence that amd will void your warranty if you overclock reasonably.
From their web site:

"AMD is not liable under warranty if, through testing and examination, it is AMD’s reasonable opinion that the alleged defect or malfunction of the CPU has been caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing."

If you are a gamer, you want to oc your ryzen processor.
The single thread performance is very important to games.

If you do not want to oc, look at the current 9th gen intel processors.

i will probably oc a little but which should i choose even if i oc and intel costs a kidney

 

[solollama]

quick question about overclocking will it shorten the life span of my cpu

 

[solollama]

should I get a after market cooler if I oc

 

[Peter Martin]

I have read the stock cooler for the R5 is enough for standard and even a descent OC. I have only read that here from other experts.

 

[geofelt]

quick question about overclocking will it shorten the life span of my cpu

The danger in overclocking is if you exceed the max allowable voltage.
I do not know the number for ryzen.

 

[theonerm2]

1.45v is about as far as I'd personally go with Ryzen but I've heard of people going to 1.5v. Don't even try it with the stock cooler though. It will be too hot.

 

[solollama]

for now I think I'm going to get the 2600x, and do some mild overclocking. I will not be buying parts for another year, so I may change my mind but thanks every body for the help.

 

[Peter Martin]

i prefer the X any day over other variants. More PCIe lanes, more cache, more performance.

 

[solollama]

change of heart of thinking now of getting the 2600 based off of reviews I have seen PLUS the higher market share on the 2600 like I said before though decision is not final

 

[theonerm2]

There really isn't a huge difference. The X version might oc a little higher.. We're talking maybe 100mhz extra but that's it besides the higher out of the box clocks. I mean that's it for the differences. I'd only consider the x if I didn't wanna mess with clock speeds and have to buy a better cooler. You will need a better cooler on the 2600 if you want to oc.