[SOLVED] CPU for Streaming

[Tortz]

I'm currently building a pc and planning to start streaming. Would I need an expensive CPU to be able to stream 1080p60? The GPU that I have is a 3070. Should I go with AMD or Intel and 6 core or 8 core?

 

[itsdigger]

Wow! Open up many cans of worms ?

 

[Tortz]

I'm currently building a pc and I need some advice for the parts I need to purchase. Is the 3700x overkill for streaming if I have a 3070, could I get away with a cheaper CPU even for future games to come out? Also do all the other parts check out? Pc parts linked below

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/TrxXp2

 

[Why_Me]

It works although the 3700X isn't what I would recommend for a gaming build. What resolution do you plan on playing at?

 

[Tortz]

It works although the 3700X isn't what I would recommend for a gaming build. What resolution do you plan on playing at?

1080p60 for streaming and 1080p for gaming

 

[Tortz]

Would a 6 core 12 thread cpu be sufficient to stream 1080p60 or would I need a 8 core CPU?

 

[Why_Me]

1080p60 for streaming and 1080p for gaming

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/new-pc-build-idea.3688794/ <--- 3rd post on there.

 

[AlexTheFern]

what cpu specifically are you talking about?

 

[Tortz]

what cpu specifically are you talking about?

AMD 3600x vs 3700x or Intel 10600kf vs 10700

 

[AlexTheFern]

6 cores should be fine for 1080p60

 

[AlexTheFern]

if you want to spend a little more money, the 10700 or 10700k is a really solid choice nonetheless

 

[TerryLaze]

You can use the gtx to do the streaming work so the only thing you should care about is which CPU will be better for gaming or the things you otherwise do.
The intel CPUs that do not end in F include an iGPU that is capable of even 4k streaming (so is the gtx) and they would leave all the power of the gtx untouched.

Also rocket lake is up in less than a month so maybe wait and see how well that does and how it will influence prices on older stuff.

 

[Dj0gany]

I agree with @TerryLaze .
Rocket Lake is right around the corner,wait for the reviews and stuff,and then come back here to decide.
DO NOT preorder them,as i said wait for the review.
I am expecting GamersNexus to do a full review of them as soon as they launch,he is very careful and aware of what he says and checks literally everything from price to performance in comparison to the last gen,temps,gaming test,benchmarking test basically everything.
Keep an eye on that.

 

[Dj0gany]

I would also like to critique the rest from your pcpartpicker link,like the AIO,case,ram basically everything.
But lets wait for Rocket Lake and then we will see whats up.