I5 7600k or Ryzen 5 1600X

[Aaron Chavez]

Hello all,
Im looking to build a 4k Gaming computer. What it will have in its main components are:

RAM: 16GB 2400MHZ Ram
GPU: GTX 1080 Ti
CPU: ??

Could either of these CPU chips hold up for 4k gaming, not bottle necking the GPU, if so, which one does it better. Id rather not spend a grip of cash on the CPU if I could, so i can use my spending money on the GPU.

Thanks.

 

[elbert]

I would suggest another option if overclocking. The 1600 can be overclock just the same for $40 less. You should put the savings in better 3200 RAM. The slower RAM would effect Ryzen CCX to much. At 4k neither will make much differance. The video card is way more important.

 

[GamingEnthusiast420]

I would recommend a 7600k. You still won't squeeze stable 60fps out of today's games (even with OC) and you won't have to worry about getting a more expensive RAM kit.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

I would suggest another option if overclocking. The 1600 can be overclock just the same for $40 less. You should put the savings in better 3200 RAM. The slower RAM would effect Ryzen CCX to much. At 4k neither will make much differance. The video card is way more important.

I watched this video on Ram hertz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Yt4vSZKVk.

that is why i chose to use the 2400

 

[GamingEnthusiast420]

Its not all about the RAM frequency. Some RyZen 'specialized' RAM kits such as G.Skill FlareX can beat 3200mhz RAM when it comes to RyZen performance benefits.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

Its not all about the RAM frequency. Some RyZen 'specialized' RAM kits such as G.Skill FlareX can beat 3200mhz RAM when it comes to RyZen performance benefits.

I just came up with this build with the info that was given. What frames am i looking at, can i at least get around 45-50? Or would i need an I7

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8ZLBd6

 

[InvalidError]

The 1600 can be overclock just the same for $40 less.

The difference is closer to $70 once you factor in that the 1600X also requires an aftermarket HSF since it ships with none included while the 1600's Wraith Spire is good enough for 3.8-4.0GHz, depending on how high it will overclock before needing much extra core voltage.

 

[elbert]

The problem is on Ryzen the video doesnt point out you have to buy G.skills costlier AMD tested RAM for the video to apply. IE if your RAM isn't the AMD test it will suffer down to 2133. With 3200 RAM you should see 2666 or 2933. Plus its only about $10 more in most cases. Note the video is using AMD Ryzen tested 3200 RAM that costs $186 on newegg. Where I am suggesting 3200 ripjaw V for only $115.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231941

 

[elbert]

The 1600 can be overclock just the same for $40 less.

The difference is closer to $70 once you factor in that the 1600X also requires an aftermarket HSF since it ships with none included while the 1600's Wraith Spire is good enough for 3.8-4.0GHz, depending on how high it will overclock before needing much extra core voltage.

Very true.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

The problem is on Ryzen the video doesnt point out you have to buy G.skills costlier AMD tested RAM for the video to apply. IE if your RAM isn't the AMD test it will suffer down to 2133. With 3200 RAM you should see 2666 or 2933. Plus its only about $10 more in most cases. Note the video is using AMD Ryzen tested 3200 RAM that costs $186 on newegg. Where I am suggesting 3200 ripjaw V for only $115.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231941

What is the FPS ill be looking at on 4k with this set up?

 

[GamingEnthusiast420]

The build that you had, with the 7600k and the 1080ti will run games above 50fps (with rare exceptions, GTA V probably one of them)
Of course a decent OC can help, if you OC both the card and the chip. Many benchmarks that you find online are running stock frequencies for the GPU, and sometimes the CPU.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The FPS really depends on the game and the settings. Games that are poorly optimized will have to be dialed down, so its not really that easy say. The CPU is not a prevalent in gaming today, but that may change with Ryzen. And I am not saying that as some AMD fan, my rig runs a 7700k. But we may see games start to become more CPU bound as 4 core processors could soon become the minimum requirements.

My opinion on the CPU is that the intel chip will be the best today. But next year, as more kinks from Ryzen gets worked out and if games begin to utilize more CPU power, then the Ryzen chip may become the better buy. If I were you I would buy the 1600 and get some good high speed ram and have a system that will be better for the long run.

 

[elbert]

It should be far but at 4K dont expect anything but the GPU to make much differance.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

It should be far but at 4K dont expect anything but the GPU to make much differance.

Thanks for the visual!