Intel or AMD CPU?

[fadoraguy9025]

I already have a build ready however, I'm thinking about maybe switching my processor to an AMD.

Currently I am doing mostly gaming but would like to get into video editing with my new build.

This is my build as i have it now.

CPU: Intel 7700k
Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO
MOBO: ASUS STRIX B259F
STORAGE:Seagate FireCuda 2tb SSHD
Kingston 120GBSSD
STORAGE: Corsair Vengance LPX 16GB
GRAPHICS CARDS:Gigabyte GTX 1070 8GB Windforce
CASE:Corsair 400c Mid tower
POWER SUPPLY: EVGA 600B

 

[Chugalug_]

Go for Ryzen, performs identically to a 7700k at higher resolutions now save 1-2fps, some great optimizations have been made.
What's your budget?
Be sure to account for monitor in this.
Can be greatly improved.

 

[Froge]

Your build looks really solid as is, I don't see why you would need to switch?

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Go for Ryzen, performs identically to a 7700k at higher resolutions now save 1-2fps, some great optimizations have been made.
What's your budget?
Be sure to account for monitor in this.
Can be greatly improved.

My Budget is around $950, Which Ryzen do you recommend?

 

[ksham]

Performance-wise, Intel wins because most games are optimized for it. Ryzen would win if games utilize more than 8 threads, which isn't likely to happen in the near future.

 

[smorizio]

the cpu you have now is fine. the amd cpu and intel that are out now for gmaing and editing there only going to be a few frames faster then each other in real life. if you have a 3-4 year old pc then it would be worth it. right now with that new rig any money spent on new cpu is a waste. i would use that pc till it failed or for a few more rev of cpu.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Your build looks really solid as is, I don't see why you would need to switch?

Not sure, I was just looking into other options before I buy it.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Performance-wise, Intel wins because most games are optimized for it. Ryzen would win if games utilize more than 8 threads, which isn't likely to happen in the near future.

what type of things do utilize more than 8 threads?

 

[Chugalug_]

Do you need a monitor included?
I'd go for the 1600.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Do you need a monitor included?
I'd go for the 1600.

No, I already have a monitor.

 

[Chugalug_]

Performance-wise, Intel wins because most games are optimized for it. Ryzen would win if games utilize more than 8 threads, which isn't likely to happen in the near future.

what type of things do utilize more than 8 threads?

Video editing software, multi tasking, gaming and running tasks in the background.
Also games DO utilize those threads, just not very well in some cases, all depends on engine and how many cores the game itself makes use of. Don't put it past the recent multi-threading trend to extend into 6 core territory over the next year followed by 8 cores.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Do you need a monitor included?
I'd go for the 1600.

So even with a monitor the 1600 is the way to go?

 

[Chugalug_]

Spend a bit more, the 1070 has been affected by the whole ethereum mining thing.
A 1080 can be had for a little higher.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax - Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1008.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 21:17 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Do you need a monitor included?
I'd go for the 1600.

So even with a monitor the 1600 is the way to go?

Yeah, you get 50% more threads over the 1500X for $30 more.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Spend a bit more, the 1070 has been affected by the whole ethereum mining thing.
A 1080 can be had for a little higher.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax - Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1008.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 21:17 EDT-0400

I already have the 1070, what problems are those having? I had not heard there were problems.

 

[fadoraguy9025]

Would it be worth spending a couple more dollars to get the Ryzen 1700X rather than the 7700k?

 

[Chugalug_]

No problems with performance, just pricing.
That's fine.
Also no, don't get the 1700X.
If you're gonna go higher get the 1700, much cheaper, just a slightly lower clocked version which can be OC'd to match anyway.
You don't need to spend more than this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($294.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Carbide SPEC-04 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $796.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 21:59 EDT-0400