Question Is the Ryzen 5 2600x or Ryzen 7 2700x better for gaming on a budget?

[Pythonbites]

I am on a budget of about 500 Pounds for the entire system. I want to buy a cpu that will play my games and do office work great, i don't do much multitasking on pcs. If i'm not wrong, games only use 4 cores so is it better for me to get the 2600x? I'm really confused and new to this. Thanks for any help!

 

[Deleted member 14196]

2600x will be fine

 

[prince_xaine]

Modern games can use more than four cores. I would buy the best CPU you can find for 500 pounds. Aim for 6 cores at the highest speed.

Use this benchmark site to find the best CPU that will fit within your budget: www.userbenchmark.com

 

[maziech]

I am on a budget of about 500 Pounds.

You mean CPU + MOBO + RAM? Entire unit? Only CPU + MOBO?

 

[RobCrezz]

yeah 2600 is better for gaming on budget, not much to gain with the 2700.

 

[twizted3kgt]

I went with the 2600 (no X). Just bump up the voltage and clock speed and you're at 2600x performance. A new big sale seems to pop up every other week. I wasn't on a budget either, just made the most sense to me (with the help of others).

I used to buy exclusively from Newegg, but Amazon seems to have the better deals now.

 

[Braiiann]

Even the ryzen 5 1600 is really nice, go for the ryzen 2600x but i guess ryzen 2700x has more cores and that it's a must in the future, for gaming the 2600x it's okey

 

[Pythonbites]

You mean CPU + MOBO + RAM? Entire unit? Only CPU + MOBO?

yes sorry i made a stupid mistake lol. I'll edit.