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.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

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.

Intel is good if you are only going to play video games.But from what i've learned Ryzen is far better at multitasking such as streaming and gaming, and browsing at the same time actully

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

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.

I agree with you on that, intel is very good if you are only going to play. But for multitasking such as playing/streaming/browsing Ryzen wins that. In my opinion, and that's why i'll probably go with 1700.

 

[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.

I agree with you on that, intel is very good if you are only going to play. But for multitasking such as playing/streaming/browsing Ryzen wins that. In my opinion, and that's why i'll probably go with 1700.

The 1600 is pretty capable of doing all that and more. It also overclocks better due to 2 lesser cores, hence less heat generated.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

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.

I agree with you on that, intel is very good if you are only going to play. But for multitasking such as playing/streaming/browsing Ryzen wins that. In my opinion, and that's why i'll probably go with 1700.

The 1600 is pretty capable of doing all that and more. It also overclocks better due to 2 lesser cores, hence less heat generated.

Yeah, but i wouldn't really want to overclock my cpu to be honest.

 

[Hellfire13]

All Ryzen processors have been kept unlocked by AMD to be overclocked. Nowadays overclocking is not as difficult with easier BIOS setups and softwares. If you are not OCing a Ryzen, then it is potential resource wasted.

 

[Sedivy]

Don't stress about OC. It's as simple as selecting a pre-loaded preset. If there's any issues, it restarts into the previous configuration automatically.
If you don't want to do it, it's fine, but get a mobo that supports it (less issue with ryzen as most of its mobos support it pretty much). One day when you do feel your cpu has aged and you really want to push it a little, you'll be grateful for the ability to do so.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

Don't stress about OC. It's as simple as selecting a pre-loaded preset. If there's any issues, it restarts into the previous configuration automatically.
If you don't want to do it, it's fine, but get a mobo that supports it (less issue with ryzen as most of its mobos support it pretty much). One day when you do feel your cpu has aged and you really want to push it a little, you'll be grateful for the ability to do so.

Then that's amazing. I never OC anything so i don't know anything about it. Yeah i will get Asus Crosshair VI Hero i think that one would be more then enough. If i ever feel to overclock anything

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

All Ryzen processors have been kept unlocked by AMD to be overclocked. Nowadays overclocking is not as difficult with easier BIOS setups and softwares. If you are not OCing a Ryzen, then it is potential resource wasted.

I will do that after some period of time. TBH i don't know how to OC so at the start i won't even try it.

 

[Hellfire13]

goodluck...cheers

 

[Sedivy]

The explanation will be in your manual. In fact for the mobo you want, you can download the manual in advance and scroll through it. It'll walk you briefly through bios setup and what you can expect to see for overclocking. It'll have some presets loaded. You can try several. Some may be good for you, some may not, in which case they just boot back to the stable configuration. There's also ability for all the manual tinkering for enthusiasts but if that's not your cup of tea, stick to presets, and that's fine.

 

[lazar.jovovic20]

Thank you all for helping me out.

 

[authorkatelyn]

That’s a tough choice. I was also confused like you but found this buying guide on gaming cpu. Check out this guide: https://webeeky.com/best-cpu-for-gaming/

As you are not an expert. It will help you out to understand different factors while buying a gmaing cpu. Factors like budget, overclocking etc They have covered everything.