[SOLVED] Ryzen 3 3300X or Ryzen 5 1600 AF?

[QuintusSert]

Where I live the Ryzen 3 is 130 euros and the 1600 AF is 110. I will use it mainly for gaming. Which one should I go for?

 

[Mrgr74]

Where I live the Ryzen 3 is 130 euros and the 1600 AF is 110. I will use it mainly for gaming. Which one should I go for?

Hi @QuintusSert,

Overall, the R3 3300X will be better for gaming, though depending on the game, the 1600 puts up a very nice fight vs the 3300. Here's a few benchmarks. Whats the rest of the system going to look like parts wise?

 

[jeremyj_83]

Here is the gaming benchmarks for the 3300X. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-3-3300x-3100-cpu-review/3
Due to higher clocks and Zen 2 improvements, the 3300X will be faster in gaming. How long 4c/8t is good for gaming is the biggest question, but you can always get a bigger CPU in the future.

 

[QuintusSert]

Hi @QuintusSert,

Overall, the R3 3300X will be better for gaming, though depending on the game, the 1600 puts up a very nice fight vs the 3300. Here's a few benchmarks. Whats the rest of the system going to look like parts wise?

I see, thanks guys. The rest will be 2x4GB 3000/3200MHz and I'm not sure about the graphics card yet.

 

[jeremyj_83]

I see, thanks guys. The rest will be 2x4GB 3000/3200MHz and I'm not sure about the graphics card yet.

If you can spare the extra $30, go 2x8GB on RAM. 2x4GB will limit you very quickly.

 

[Mrgr74]

If you can spare the extra $30, go 2x8GB on RAM. 2x4GB will limit you very quickly.

@QuintusSert

This is spot on correct.