[SOLVED] Ryzen 5 2600 vs i5 7400. Should I upgrade?

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Should I upgrade to Ryzen 5 2600 from an i5 7400? I usually only game, but I heard that the ryzen is better at multitasking.
 
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https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-7400-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600/3886vs3955

Userbenchmark shows the 2600 being from insignificantly better on single thread, to astoundingly better on multi thread performance. The bench itself shows about 30% better alone. That is certainly worth an upgrade if you have the cash to spend.
I will say this though...and take with a grain of salt...there is an imminent release of a new generation of Ryzen with some (questionably) astounding specs. If you have the patience I might wait to see what the release really looked like. If nothing else it will certainly make the 2600 cheaper.

punkncat

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https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-7400-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600/3886vs3955

Userbenchmark shows the 2600 being from insignificantly better on single thread, to astoundingly better on multi thread performance. The bench itself shows about 30% better alone. That is certainly worth an upgrade if you have the cash to spend.
I will say this though...and take with a grain of salt...there is an imminent release of a new generation of Ryzen with some (questionably) astounding specs. If you have the patience I might wait to see what the release really looked like. If nothing else it will certainly make the 2600 cheaper.
 
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rookieGamer

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for gaming no.. dont move to AMD purely for gaming.
also i5 7400 dont really need an upgrade..
amd 3rd gen will come out by the end of this year and is expected to come with 2extra cores so with i5 7400 in you system i am sure u can wait few months
 

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If I have to choose between then I will definitely go with ryzen 5 2600. But as you planning for gaming only then I will recommend you to get a Intel i5 8400 or just wait for third gen ryzen
 

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The 2600 routinely beats a 8400 with 50% more cores and a higher turbo boost (the 8400 does do better in some titles) which means it's definitely an upgrade from a 7400 not saying I'd necessarily make it but I doubt there's any game the 7400 would win by more than 5% and something like bf5 the 2600 is solid and in places a 7400 would be a stuttering mess