Ryzen 5 2600X vs. i5 8600K

[egreek]

Hi guys,

I am stuck with choosing a proper processor for my new PC. I found lots of compares of these CPUs but all of them are about games.
I just need to build a PC for comfortable work with graphics (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.), web development and music (Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Kontakt, etc.). I understand that these CPUs are very similar, but gaming is not my priority (I also don't have a good GPU now). I need a good PC for near 3-5 years. Now I go with 16 GB RAM but will buy another 16 in near months.

What CPU is better for professional software and what do you think about Intel's low-quality thermal interface?

Thanks.

 

[vMax]

If gaming is not your priority then the 2600X is the better option and this is coming from a i7-8700K user! The i5-8600K is very good across the Adobe suite but based on your use case with lots of productivity, then the 2600X will be spot on and last you a long time as the upgrade path will also be easier due to the longevity of the AMD chipset.

 

[mdd1963]

How much more is the 2700 to make the leap to 8 cores/16 threads?

 

[egreek]

How much more is the 2700 to make the leap to 8 cores/16 threads?

Thanks!
I think it is a good choice, but the problem is that in my country the 2700 is 35% more expensive than 2600x.

But it seems that mobo with X370 chipsеt would fit better for the 2700 and it is also more expensive than B350 one.

 

[LordVile]

Hi guys,

I am stuck with choosing a proper processor for my new PC. I found lots of compares of these CPUs but all of them are about games.
I just need to build a PC for comfortable work with graphics (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.), web development and music (Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Kontakt, etc.). I understand that these CPUs are very similar, but gaming is not my priority (I also don't have a good GPU now). I need a good PC for near 3-5 years. Now I go with 16 GB RAM but will buy another 16 in near months.

What CPU is better for professional software and what do you think about Intel's low-quality thermal interface?

Thanks.

From what I've heard Adobe plays much better with Intel