Intel i3 8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

[TheGRz]

Which one will be better for a casual gaming pc build? I'll get a GTX 1050, 1050Ti after couple of months.

Core i3 8100 or Ryzen 3 2200G

 

[Corwin65]

Since you won't have a dedicated GPU for a while then go for the Ryzen. Just get the fastest RAM you can and make sure it's on the QVL.

 

[TheGRz]

But i heard Ryzen APU's has some issues while overclocking! I'm not sure tho.

 

[Corwin65]

You won't be overclocking on that i3 anyway. But there are no issues overclocking Ryzen. Additionally, since you are not getting a GPU for a while, the integrated GPU in Ryzen will let you game much better than on the i3.

 

[mdd1963]

The i3-8100 (essentially a rebadged i5-7600 with a new name for 8th gen) would be faster once the GTX1050Ti is acquired...

If getting a GPU, I'd fight hard to simply spend the extra $85 now on an i5-8400. Otherwise, try to at least contemplate the R5-2400G.

 

[dontlistentome]

The main reason I'd get a Ryzen with Vega graphics is because I didn't want to buy a videocard. If you know you will be getting the 1050 or 1050 Ti soon then I'd get the i3 8100. CPUs that include good onboard graphics lose their purpose when you turn around and pair them with a videocard.

 

[Shumok]

The main reason I'd get a Ryzen with Vega graphics is because I didn't want to buy a videocard. If you know you will be getting the 1050 or 1050 Ti soon then I'd get the i3 8100. CPUs that include good onboard graphics lose their purpose when you turn around and pair them with a videocard.

They perform about the same with 1050ti and lower discrete cards...outside of just a few titles.

 

[Shumok]

Which one will be better for a casual gaming pc build? I'll get a GTX 1050, 1050Ti after couple of months.

Core i3 8100 or Ryzen 3 2200G

They will perform the same in most games with 1050ti and lower discrete cards. Unless you know you are playing one of those few games that favors one or the other....I would consider them equal (if with a discrete card that is lower than a 1060).

 

[arif1752002m4a1]

I3 will win in this case.

 

[gingerrankin]

I3-8100 option:
You need a B360 or H310 mobo and about 8 GB of 2666 speed DDR4 memory (maybe would be enough 2400).
The integrated graphics card is worse than the Ryzen 3 2200G so until you buy the GTX 1050 / GTX 1050 IT will be in a worse situation.
If you do not plan on moving from GTX 1050 TI, you can buy the cheaper G5400.
Option I5-8400 would only consider it if you plan to reach GTX 1060 6G or more.

Ryzen 3 2200G option:
You need a mobo B350 (if you want to overclock) or A320 (if you do not want to overclock) and about 8 GB of high speed DDR4 memory (3200 or at least 3000).
You will need your vendor to update the BIOS of your mobo so that it works with the CPU.

Both GTX 1050 / GTX 1050 TI are much better than either of the two integrated cards. It will work well with either CPU.

I3-8100 is somewhat better than Ryzen 3 2200G but this difference is not appreciated when pairing with a GTX 1050 TI.

 

[SkyStormy]

As I have found through many benchmark videos on youtube. Ryzen 2200g, and Intel 8100 have a big difference. Intel 8100 is slightly faster than 2200g, and it's a noticeable difference like 5 to 50fps depending on the game, but of course this depends on your graphics card too. Since you are going to get it in a month just go ahead and get Intel 8100. You should be able to wait just a month for the long term benefit.

The problem with Ryzen is you need faster ram like close to 3000mhz. 2200g supports up to 2993MHz, so you can get a 3000mhz and underclock it. however, 3000mhz rams are expensive. with Intel you should be fine with 2400mhz. in fact it's the recommended frequency. 2400mhz rams are cheap, hence you can buy 2 sticks and make a dual channel mode. Ryzen also has a problem with compatibility. If the RAM is not in the QVL of motherboard's support list, there is a high chance it may not work well with your motherboard. Ryzen 2200g is somewhat same as Pentium Gold g5400 in terms of performance. so it's not a good investment unless you don't plan to purchase a discrete graphics card. The purpose of Ryzen 2200g is allowing people to play games on APU, whereas i3 is for pairing with a discrete graphics card. So I highly recommend to get Core i3 8100 + 2400Mhz x2 sticks for dual channel + and if possible 1050 TI OC graphics card. OC version is slightly faster than stock one.