i5 8400 gtx 1060 3gb or i5 8600k gtx 1050ti

[ernests2014ru]

I'm going to build my first pc and I was wondering which setup would perform better?

I would use my PC for gaming, video editing etc. I don't care about rendering times so, which build would perform better in games?

And please don't suggest me Ryzen.

 

[srimasis]

In cpu intensive games, the 8600k will perform better irrespective of the gpu paired with it and vice versa. So yes, they are in the same ballpark. Period.

AC Origins is a very CPU intensive game and yet i5 8400+Gtx1060 performs almost twice as fast as i5 8600k+Gtx1050ti (I have added youtube links in my previous comment as proof). And OP can buy a used core i7 8700k 4-5 years later which will be much cheaper at that time. You are saying like 8600k is leagues ahead of i5 8400 which is definitely not the case.

(i5 8400 vs i5 8600k OCed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agcwU1ImIqE

 

[Hellfire13]

In cpu intensive games, the 8600k will perform better irrespective of the gpu paired with it and vice versa. So yes, they are in the same ballpark. Period.

You say that as if the 8600K + 1050 Ti will perform better in CPU intensive games than the i5-8400 + 1060 3G. That is wrong.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Despite the question that was originally asked, we're doing people a disservice by not pointing out something they may have missed and should consider. The GTX 1060 combo will most likely provide better gaming performance right now, but that's not necessarily where the story ends.

Generally, GPU upgrades occur far more frequently than CPU upgrades, and CPU upgrades can be very costly. Putting the money into the CPU now does make a lot of sense.

 

[volkgren]

Everyone is entitled to their own preference. It is simply a matter of opinion. Go with hardware that will give you a 20-30% increase in (GPU) performance now, and maybe a 5-10% (CPU) reduction later only if you upgraded to a more powerful GPU. Or go with a 20-30% (GPU) reduction now, so you can have 5-10% (CPU) increase later only if you upgrade to a more powerful GPU.

Upgrading to a CPU of the same socket is not a difficult or costly task when you can sell your old CPU and buy a used CPU. It is actually cheaper that way. In 2-5 years there may be so much improvements to CPUs that he would want to buy a whole new platform. And to think he went with a 1050 Ti instead of a 1060 that whole time is a shame. Wasted potential int he 8600K because it was paired with a 1050 Ti.

An i5-8600K is not needed to run a 1050 Ti at maximum performance. He can do that with an i3-8100. Buying a CPU with unused potential for gaming in hopes to utilize it years in the future can be considered a disservice as well; considering he may never upgrade his GPU at all or until the i5-8600K is also outdated and lags behind.

But, the best answer is up to the buyer and what his plans for the future will be. So both points are valid.

The best thing to do would be to go with the 8600K + 1060 6GB. That would be a smart move even if it means saving for another month or so. Even if it was just the 8400 + 1060 6GB. Also consider the RX 580 4GB or 8GB.