[SOLVED] RYZEN 1600 AF VS RYZEN 3100

[Fcc]

Im building my next pc with a rx 570 seagate 1tb ssd 120gb hyperx 16gb 3200mhz but i dont know if get the r5 1600af (because the 6 core 12 threads) or the r5 3100 because is a newer gen, which one should i buy? for gaming and probably editing soon.

Or going for intel i3 9100f.

 

[poorbugger]

If editing is needed as well, get the 1600af. It has more cores and better in editing.

 

[Third-Eye]

Im building my next pc with a rx 570 seagate 1tb ssd 120gb hyperx 16gb 3200mhz but i dont know if get the r5 1600af (because the 6 core 12 threads) or the r5 3100 because is a newer gen, which one should i buy? for gaming and probably editing soon.

Or going for intel i3 9100f.

If you are buying in the US, neither Ryzen CPU are available at their original release prices. The Ryzen 5 2600 at around $140 is actually cheaper than the 1600 AF by $20-25. If you can even find one, the Ryzen 3 3100 is even more expensive at around $180, which is nearly double it's release price. The i3-9100F is a terrible choice with only 4 cores 4 threads and slower than both Ryzen CPUs per core. You are better off buying a Ryzen 5 3600 at $155-165.

 

[Fcc]

If you are buying in the US, neither Ryzen CPU are available at their original release prices. The Ryzen 5 2600 at around $140 is actually cheaper than the 1600 AF by $20-25. If you can even find one, the Ryzen 3 3100 is even more expensive at around $180, which is nearly double it's release price. The i3-9100F is a terrible choice with only 4 cores 4 threads and slower than both Ryzen CPUs per core. You are better off buying a Ryzen 5 3600 at $155-165.

Right now the ryzen 3100 is at 99$ and the 1600 af is at 160$ so should i pick up that one? my cpu budget right now is 120$ so i think the 3100 is the best choice.

 

[Flayed]

I agree the Ryzen 3100 @ $99 is your best option

 

[Third-Eye]

Right now the ryzen 3100 is at 99$ and the 1600 af is at 160$ so should i pick up that one? my cpu budget right now is 120$ so i think the 3100 is the best choice.

When I wrote that the 3100 was at $170-190 at nearly every store because only thirdparty sellers had it "in stock". Also, I don't agree that the 3100 is your best option as Flayed suggests. The Ryzen 5 3600 is $155 on amazon right now as of this post. Stretch your budget and get the 3600 or keep waiting until you can.

 

[Flayed]

Well i was assuming he didn't have the funds for a 3600

 

[logainofhades]

Given current pricing, I would also say just get the R5 3600. The 1600af is stupidly priced, right now. The R3 3100, while $99, before tax, is out of stock right now, as well.

 

[Flayed]

3100 or 3600 probably won't make much difference for gaming using an rx 570. $155 is a good price for a 3600 though I thought they were going for $170

 

[Third-Eye]

3100 or 3600 probably won't make much difference for gaming using an rx 570. $155 is a good price for a 3600 though I thought they were going for $170

Unless you are on a super tight budget and manage to find the 3300X for it's original release price of around $120, it makes far more sense to invest in 6-8 core 12-16 thread CPU for future games.

 

[Fcc]

ok ill go for the 3600 and a rx 580 thanks.