Cpu combination with graphics card

[thevasu]

Should I go for gtx 1070 with ryzen 7 1700 or gtx 1080 with ryzen 1600.
As my budget is limited.

 

[vapour]

If only for gaming, clearly 1600 with 1080

 

[weberdarren97]

I agree with vapour. 6 cores, 12 threads will be plenty for gaming. No need for more unless you plan to stream, record and game at the same time.

That being said, if this is not a gaming machine, please say so. There are use cases like 3D design where CPU horsepower is more important than GPU horsepower, to a point.

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from thevasu : "What's the better combination for gaming and animation work.??"

My budget is limited so either I can go for gtx 1070 with ryzen 7 1700 or gtx 1080 with ryzen 5 1600.
What will be a better combination for gaming and animation work.

 

[weberdarren97]

Oh you're also doing animation?

Like adobe Flash animation for YouTube or more professional complicated stuff?

Your answer could change my answer.

Sorry for the confusion, one post just said "are these a good combo" and the other said you're doing animation work.

 

[thevasu]

So what will be a bettervoverall combo for both animation and gaming?

 

[weberdarren97]

So what will be a bettervoverall combo for both animation and gaming?

Based on the info presented, I'm going to stick with my earlier response. The extra CPU horsepower is less important than GPU horsepower in your use case.