I've been assembling parts for a brand new PC for some time now, and I've decided that I'd be spending no more than $350 for a CPU. Since the release of the Zen 3 CPUs, I've had great difficulty in deciding on the right part.
So far, it seems like a wash between the Ryzen 5 5600x for $300, the Ryzen 7 3800X or XT for $320, and the i7-10700k for $320. The other components affecting my decision will be 32GB of RAM (number of DIMMS and speed depends on CPU choice), an RTX 3070/Radeon 6800, a 750W PSU, and a 1440p 165Hz monitor.
What makes this decision especially difficult is the vast array of games and applications I have in mind for the PC, of which include:
Which of these should I go for in my new build? Do I grab the 3800x or 10700k for the higher core count, or am I better served by the 5600x's higher IPC?
Thanks in advance for any advice y'all can give!
Bonus Question: Are there any other CPUs I should be considering instead?
So far, it seems like a wash between the Ryzen 5 5600x for $300, the Ryzen 7 3800X or XT for $320, and the i7-10700k for $320. The other components affecting my decision will be 32GB of RAM (number of DIMMS and speed depends on CPU choice), an RTX 3070/Radeon 6800, a 750W PSU, and a 1440p 165Hz monitor.
What makes this decision especially difficult is the vast array of games and applications I have in mind for the PC, of which include:
- ARMA III Multiplayer
- Digital Combat Simulator
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Destiny II
- Red Dead Redemption II
- Civilization VI
- Hearts of Iron IV
- Kerbal Space Program
- Counter Strike: Global Offensive
- Newer Call of Duty Titles
- Newer Battlefield Titles
- Moderate Video Editing
- Moderate Photo Editing
- AES Encryption
Which of these should I go for in my new build? Do I grab the 3800x or 10700k for the higher core count, or am I better served by the 5600x's higher IPC?
Thanks in advance for any advice y'all can give!
Bonus Question: Are there any other CPUs I should be considering instead?