Best CPU for Streaming/Gaming?

[lazar.jovovic20]

I want to upgrade my PC, so i need a good CPU that will satisfy my needs. I'm looking for a CPU that can support gaming and streaming at the same time. So i've came here for help. I was thinking between Ryzen 7 and Intels I7. From the start i should say that i am not any sort of an expert for these things and that's why i'm seeking help from you guys. So what's the best thing or should i say ''bang for the buck'' CPU i can get out of these. And please tell, if any new CPU will come in near future if that would be my better option. Thanks.

 

[Hellfire13]

The Ryzen 1600 is currently the king of gaming and streaming. Intel is coming up with their next gen. 6core i7 processors in a month or so which will be even better but more expensive than the 1600.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

The Ryzen 1600 is currently the king of gaming and streaming. Intel is coming up with their next gen. 6core i7 processors in a month or so which will be even better but more expensive than the 1600.

Thank you for replying, i'll wait to see next gen of Intel then.

 

[Hellfire13]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

I don't know how do you mean it's recommended if it's not even out yet dude.I wouldn't say my budget is a constraint, but i wouldn't really pay too much money for it. For me CPUs like I9 and Tr are just too much.

 

[Nightlake]

If you want kind of a low budget processor, I would 100% go with a i7 4790K, they're perfect for gaming & streaming at the same time, etc. Also perfect for rendering and multi-tasking. Although the new series has came out, the i9 and it's incredibly expensive but hella worth it, you just need a good cooling system for that CPU because the temps are... yeah, you can imagine.

 

[hijaxk]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

I don't know how do you mean it's recommended if it's not even out yet dude.I wouldn't say my budget is a constraint, but i wouldn't really pay too much money for it. For me CPUs like I9 and Tr are just too much.

Depends on how long you want to wait. I would guess it would be possible to get your hands on a new 8th gen i7 by the end of October. The r5 1600 is very hard to beat for the value, and performs much better than Intel's i5 6600k in terms of streaming. I think that unless the new processors from Intel have great multi-threaded performance,(streaming/editing) I would stick with R5 1600 or an R7 1700/1700X (depending on your budget).

 

[Hellfire13]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

I don't know how do you mean it's recommended if it's not even out yet dude.I wouldn't say my budget is a constraint, but i wouldn't really pay too much money for it. For me CPUs like I9 and Tr are just too much.

Its not out yet but some performance benchmarks and speculations are already there... https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/our-first-look-at-intel-core-i7-8700k-performance-is-here/
Chances are it will be similar to 7700k on single core performance but immensely more powerful on multicore performance due to the extra cores and threads. Some leaked benchmarks have already shown its potential, being on par with the Ryzen multi threaded workload... http://wccftech.com/intel-coffee-lake-8th-gen-core-i7-8700k-performance-specs-leak/

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

I don't know how do you mean it's recommended if it's not even out yet dude.I wouldn't say my budget is a constraint, but i wouldn't really pay too much money for it. For me CPUs like I9 and Tr are just too much.

Depends on how long you want to wait. I would guess it would be possible to get your hands on a new 8th gen i7 by the end of October. The r5 1600 is very hard to beat for the value, and performs much better than Intel's i5 6600k in terms of streaming. I think that unless the new processors from Intel have great multi-threaded performance,(streaming/editing) I would stick with R5 1600 or an R7 1700/1700X (depending on your budget).

I'm going to wait the 8th gen, if it's not suited for me i'll go with 1700, or 1700x

 

[mdd1963]

If budget is not a constraint, i7 8700k is strongly recommended.

I don't know how do you mean it's recommended if it's not even out yet dude.I wouldn't say my budget is a constraint, but i wouldn't really pay too much money for it. For me CPUs like I9 and Tr are just too much.

Not only is it not out yet, it has not been reviewed with gaming, much less gaming with streaming...

Impressive recommendation?

 

[mdd1963]

The R7-1700 OC'd to 3.9 GHz effectively performs about like an 1800X, which does defeat the 7700K if gaming while streaming...

 

[Hellfire13]

"When it comes to performance, the Core i7-8700K delivers 11% better single and 51% better multi-threaded scores compared to the Core i7-7700K. The Core i7-8700K ships with a clock speed of 4.5 GHz in single core mode which is the same as the Core i7-8700K. Keeping that in mind, we are looking at an 11% gain (as per Intel’s performance indicator) and that seems like a good jump in IPC performance. Similarly, the Core i7-8600K gets 19% better single and 55% better multi-threaded scores while the Intel Core i3-8350K gets 17% better single and 65% better multi-threaded scores."

*** Wait for coffee lake benchmarks if you want the best. If you cannot wait, then 1600 is the best deal atm. ***

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

"When it comes to performance, the Core i7-8700K delivers 11% better single and 51% better multi-threaded scores compared to the Core i7-7700K. The Core i7-8700K ships with a clock speed of 4.5 GHz in single core mode which is the same as the Core i7-8700K. Keeping that in mind, we are looking at an 11% gain (as per Intel’s performance indicator) and that seems like a good jump in IPC performance. Similarly, the Core i7-8600K gets 19% better single and 55% better multi-threaded scores while the Intel Core i3-8350K gets 17% better single and 65% better multi-threaded scores."

*** Wait for coffee lake benchmarks if you want the best. If you cannot wait, then 1600 is the best deal atm. ***

Lol 11% better performance.
Clearly i guess the Ryzen won the battle for streaming and gaming at the same time.

 

[Hellfire13]

Price wise yes. Performance wise, no. Thats 11% and 55% speculated over the 7700k. It will be atleast 5% and 25% or thereabout.

 

[Sedivy]

Problem with 7700 is that it runs hot and every day there are threads on here with people complaining about it. If the new coffee lakes are anything like it, it'll be awful. Another problem is that intel isn't too keen on keeping motherboard compatibility. The bullshit move with z270 vs z370 is not going to be the last of it whereas amd guaranteed mobo compatibility till 2020. Price/performance ratio wise, I think ryzen is a smarter buy right now, rather than waiting on coffee lakes. That could be just me though...

 

[Hellfire13]

Thats true, but you cannot deny the fact that Intel is still the king of gaming and handles streaming fine too.
Ryzen would be my choice if I am on a budget or cannot wait.

 

[Sedivy]

Well...intel 6 core (and above) has to show it is considerably better than ryzen 6 core and above, and worth the price, wait and extra motherboard expense. The thorough reviews have yet to come in on that. If I was buying right now I'd be going ryzen for sure.

 

[Hellfire13]

It cannot be worse than current gen., and it doesnt hurt to wait and evaluate your chances.

 

[letsrun4it]

I use a 1800x and it mows through gaming and streaming at 1440p.

 

[letsrun4it]

It cannot be worse than current gen., and it doesnt hurt to wait and evaluate your chances.

Might see some price drops too.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

I use a 1800x and it mows through gaming and streaming at 1440p.

So would 1700 be enough for gaming/streaming at 1080p with a 1070?

 

[Sedivy]

It should be more than fine for 1080p gaming and probably better for streaming than intel.
Here's a brief side by side:

https://www.toptengamer.com/amd-ryzen-7-1700-vs-intel-i7-7700k-1800x/
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-7-1700-cpu-review,5009-4.html

and keep in mind these were early reviews. With bios and driver updates, things got even better over time.

 

[Hellfire13]

1800x is meant or gaming @4k. For 1080p, Intel chips are still the best. If you wanna go Ryzen, get the 1600, its more than enough.
1800x or 1700 is not your ideal gaming cheap as you dont need 8 cores for gaming, not even in the near future. There are very few games that use more than even 4 cores.

 

[mdd1963]

"When it comes to performance, the Core i7-8700K delivers 11% better single and 51% better multi-threaded scores compared to the Core i7-7700K. The Core i7-8700K ships with a clock speed of 4.5 GHz in single core mode which is the same as the Core i7-8700K. Keeping that in mind, we are looking at an 11% gain (as per Intel’s performance indicator) and that seems like a good jump in IPC performance. Similarly, the Core i7-8600K gets 19% better single and 55% better multi-threaded scores while the Intel Core i3-8350K gets 17% better single and 65% better multi-threaded scores."

*** Wait for coffee lake benchmarks if you want the best. If you cannot wait, then 1600 is the best deal atm. ***

Intel claimed the '10% faster' nonsense on the 7700K move up from 6700K; I'd prefer to see the cpu in action with a few games and applications rather than arbitrarily taking/believing their marketing numbers at face value anymore..

 

[Hellfire13]

"When it comes to performance, the Core i7-8700K delivers 11% better single and 51% better multi-threaded scores compared to the Core i7-7700K. The Core i7-8700K ships with a clock speed of 4.5 GHz in single core mode which is the same as the Core i7-8700K. Keeping that in mind, we are looking at an 11% gain (as per Intel’s performance indicator) and that seems like a good jump in IPC performance. Similarly, the Core i7-8600K gets 19% better single and 55% better multi-threaded scores while the Intel Core i3-8350K gets 17% better single and 65% better multi-threaded scores."

*** Wait for coffee lake benchmarks if you want the best. If you cannot wait, then 1600 is the best deal atm. ***

Intel claimed the '10% faster' nonsense on the 7700K move up from 6700K; I'd prefer to see the cpu in action with a few games and applications rather than arbitrarily taking/believing their marketing numbers at face value anymore..

The 10% improvement is not accurate but not nonsense either... http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-6700K/3647vs3502 and you have clearly missed the next post of mine.