[SOLVED] Is there an AMD CPU between the 3200g and the 2600 without integrated graphics for cheap?

[Spyro 999]

Is there an AMD CPU between the 3200g and the 2600 without integrated graphics for cheap?

I plan on doing light gaming with a rx 570 and some little workstation uses, but for me anything equal or better than the 3200g is fine.
The 2600 seems interesting but the price tag is also quite high so if you have any ideas please let me know.

 

[EndEffeKt_24]

The 12 nm refresh of the R5 1600. Its called the 1600 AF. Performs just slightly worse than a 2600 for substantially less money.

 

[Spyro 999]

Yeah but I can't find any listing that garanties me that it is the 12nm version and the price is not that much different right now.

On amazon, the 2600 is 219CAD, the 1600 is 220CAD and is the 1600af is 193CAD.

but I'm not even sure if I didn't mixed the two 1600 and for 20$ sure it is interesting for about the same performance but is there any other deals?

Edit: Also, the 60CAD difference between the 3200g and the 1600af is it worth it the little performance boost?
Here I see only a very little difference between them...
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-3-3200G-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600/m824486vs3955

 

[drea.drechsler]

The 12 nm refresh of the R5 1600. Its called the 1600 AF. Performs just slightly worse than a 2600 for substantially less money.

Always look at the part number of what you're getting. The 'AF' cpu has an 'AF' at the end of the part number...the original CPU was 'AE' and had that at the end.

Amazon is reputable...so is a dealer s/as Newegg....and they will list and invoice by the part number for you.

 

[Spyro 999]

Always look at the part number of what you're getting. The 'AF' cpu has an 'AF' at the end of the part number...the original CPU was 'AE' and had that at the end.

Amazon is reputable...so is a dealer s/as Newegg....and they will list and invoice by the part number for you.

So this one is the af version?
YD1600BBAFBOX

 

[drea.drechsler]

So this one is the af version?
YD1600BBAF

The base processor pn: YD1600BBAF

AF is suffix, and it's BOXed so you get a cooler and equally important-- warranty!

 

[Spyro 999]

But the cooler is the stealth should I pay 20$ more to get the Prism?

I would probably need to upgrade the cooler if I buy the stealth...

 

[WildCard999]

Here's the 1600 AF link for Canada.
https://www.amazon.ca/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRMJ5H4LMZLD&keywords=1600+af&qid=1586876243&sprefix=1600,aps,154&sr=8-1

If your trying to save money why get the X570 when many B450 boards work fine and would be much cheaper?

PCPartPicker Part List
Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($107.92 @ Vuugo)
Total: $107.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-14 11:00 EDT-0400

 

[Spyro 999]

Here's the 1600 AF link for Canada.
https://www.amazon.ca/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRMJ5H4LMZLD&keywords=1600+af&qid=1586876243&sprefix=1600,aps,154&sr=8-1

If your trying to save money why get the X570 when many B450 boards work fine and would be much cheaper?

PCPartPicker Part List
Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($107.92 @ Vuugo)
Total: $107.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-14 11:00 EDT-0400

I plan on using a B450 Tomahawk MAX MOBO, The only 570 I talked about was my GPU...

 

[drea.drechsler]

But the cooler is the stealth should I pay 20$ more to get the Prism?

I would probably need to upgrade the cooler if I buy the stealth...

If you can get a Prism for (just) that extra while assuring the AF processor it would indeed be a good matchup. I'm using a Prism on an OC'd 1700 right now and it's performing very well.

 

[WildCard999]

I plan on using a B450 Tomahawk MAX MOBO, The only 570 I talked about was my GPU...

Woops, haven't had my caffeine yet.

 

[Third-Eye]

But the cooler is the stealth should I pay 20$ more to get the Prism?

I would probably need to upgrade the cooler if I buy the stealth...

If your case has enough room for a 159mm tall 120mm tower CPU cooler, you could get a $25-35 Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or something with better reviews that is socket AM4 compatible. The larger fans on 120-140mm coolers will be far quieter than the smaller loud fan on the Prism cooler. There are better coolers than the Hyper 212 Evo with better and easier mounting methods for socket AM4 in the $30-50 range, I just can't remember the names.

 

[Spyro 999]

If your case has enough room for a 159mm tall 120mm tower CPU cooler, you could get a $25-35 Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or something with better reviews that is socket AM4 compatible. The larger fans on 120-140mm coolers will be far quieter than the smaller loud fan on the Prism cooler. There are better coolers than the Hyper 212 Evo with better and easier mounting methods for socket AM4 in the $30-50 range, I just can't remember the names.

The 2600 would push my budget to the limits and buying an aftermarket cooler would not be an option.

Also, I like the look of the wraith coolers, particularly the prism and those also cool components onto the MOBO, being top down coolers.

 

[Third-Eye]

The 2600 would push my budget to the limits and buying an aftermarket cooler would not be an option.

Also, I like the look of the wraith coolers, particularly the prism and those also cool components onto the MOBO, being top down coolers.

The Prism cooler costs as much or more as the Hyper 212 Evo in most markets. If you are on a tight budget, don't even consider getting the Ryzen 5 2600 and instead get the 1600 AF as others have suggested. The actual performance differences is around 1-3% which is easily fixed with a simple overclock to match or exceed the 2600.

Edit Also, while I personally would never use the stock Wraith Stealth that comes with the 1600 AF, it's good enough for most people until they can get a better cooler. The 2600 comes with the Stealth as well, so you still need to buy a cooler to replace it.