3930K or 7700K

[thelivingflesh]

Hello.
I got 2 options to choose from, the primary focus of the computer will be 4K gaming , video encoding and data storage, 4K content creation, 4K movie playback on an additional display while working on the primary display

option 1 : 3930k + intel dx79si - Price 200$
option 2: 7700k + gigabyte z270x ultra - Price 490$
cheapest ryzen in pakistan is close to 600$ so that is out of the question

the gpu is gtx1080 in both cases....Personally i want to go with the 3930k save money and invest in a gtx1080Ti or something else....

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Well the 3930k looks to be equal to the Ryzen 5 1600 in synthetic benchmarks - http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-3930K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-1600/1487vs3919

Might not be a bad deal if you can get the CPU+mobo for $200. The cheapest Intel DX78SI I can find is $182 on eBay.

Not sure why you'd go with the 7700K over a Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7. ?? Ryzen would be much better for content creation and you don't need a super fast CPU to play 4K games.

 

[mbilal2]

Go for the second option unless you plan on gaming in 4k. For video editing, you need a better CPU not a better GPU.

 

[thelivingflesh]

i only have these 2 options, ryzen and all others where i live are 600$+ so suggest me a build from these 2. i plan to keep the pc for 2-3 years....

 

[iamacow]

When using DDR3 2400 with a i73930k the FPS is the same as a 7700k (mostly any DDR4 speeds). So buy cheaper and save money. You do however lose M.2 ports and USB 3.1 Gen2 that isn't on the X79 platform.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/memory_speed_vs_performance_intel/

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

They two processors should be about the same in multi-core workloads, with the faster quad-core 7700K being very close to the slower six-core 3930K. One of them is half the price but used, while the other is brand new with warranty. It's up to you but in my experience I do not like to recommend used motherboards as there are so many things that could go wrong with them.

 

[iamacow]

Eh usually the only thing I've come across on a used motherboard is bad USB 3.0 hub and Ethernet Port. Otherwise usually it's all or nothing.

 

[thelivingflesh]

i went with a gigabyte z270x ultra and a 7700k, thanks all

 

[iamacow]

Where can I find this 3930k for $200. I'll buy it!

 

[mbilal2]

i went with a gigabyte z270x ultra and a 7700k, thanks all

Awesome choice. Choose an answer as "best solution" to mark the thread as solved

 

[thelivingflesh]

Where can I find this 3930k for $200. I'll buy it!

dide lives near me but he is in islamabad