[SOLVED] Buying 5600x

[hadjipetroum007]

Is it worth buying right now the 5600x which is currently at 255 euro or should i wait for the summer or save a bit more for the i5-12600k which is around 290 but the motherboards are expensive.

 

[geofelt]

Worth is something only YOU can determine.
5600X was the go to processor a year ago.
Today, you can find a slightly stronger I3-12400 processor fora similar price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-S1700-CORE-12400-GEN12/dp/B09MDH6B1P/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XX4M9TWATXO2&keywords=I3-12400&qid=1645801544&sprefix=i3-12400,aps,597&sr=8-3
The stronger single thread performance makes it a better gamer,
Particularly for cpu centric games like sims, strategy and mmo.
And, for fast action games, the graphics card is more important.

Here is a review:
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i5-12400-review

A B660 MATX motherboard is usually not expensive.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Well without doubt the 12600k is the faster chip. In gaming about 5% on average, about 20% faster single threaded, and about 35% in multi. Strong chip. Ideally you'd want a Z board for a 'K' processor. But as @geofelt mentioned, the 'I5 12400' is a strong chip that would go well with a B660 which can still OC the mem, just not a 'K' chip.

With all of that said in terms of gaming, the 5% average increase in FPS translates to a few fps, typically between 5-10 sometimes more, sometimes less. Will you notice that when both chips will easily pump out high 150+ fps/hz on most modern games/monitors with the right GPU? Prob not. If the price is right the 5600x is also a great option. (in terms of overall build cost)

 

[drivinfast247]

Do you already have a motherboard that supports the 5600x?

 

[Why_Me]

Is it worth buying right now the 5600x which is currently at 255 euro or should i wait for the summer or save a bit more for the i5-12600k which is around 290 but the motherboards are expensive.

No idea what country you are located so I'll use this site as an example seeing how they ship all over Europe.

https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853348
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 €126,70 excl. VAT

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-DDR4

https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853511
Intel Core i5-12400F Boxed €155,29 excl. VAT

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

No idea what country you are located so I'll use this site as an example seeing how they ship all over Europe.

https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853348
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 €126,70 excl. VAT

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-DDR4

https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853511
Intel Core i5-12400F Boxed €155,29 excl. VAT

The 12400 is really some performer for the price, eh! IMO the cheapest/best mainstream gamer right now.

 

[mdd1963]

12600K is formidable...!

I'd go that route if possible.