Ryzen or Intel for gaming

[matdood56]

Im building a pc for the first time with a rtx 2060 when it comes out soon and i want to hear others opinions in terms of the difference between the Ryzen 7 2700x, the i5 9600k, and the i7 8700k... so far it seems intel has higher fps but i also want to consider future proofing. I have a 60hz monitor and would like to get a 144hz eventually at 1080p. Ryzen, 9600k or 8700k? I would use the computer for spreadsheets, games like bf5 and cod, and possibly music software.

 

[vapour]

9600k for sure, due to faster single core compared to ryzen. ryzen can not reach 144 fps in AAA titles, at least for now.

 

[lthampton]

Im building a pc for the first time with a rtx 2060 when it comes out soon and i want to hear others opinions in terms of the difference between the Ryzen 7 2700x, the i5 9600k, and the i7 8700k... so far it seems intel has higher fps but i also want to consider future proofing. I have a 60hz monitor and would like to get a 144hz eventually at 1080p. Ryzen, 9600k or 8700k? I would use the computer for spreadsheets, games like bf5 and cod, and possibly music software.

For pure gaming the 9600k is going to suit your needs just fine, But if you plan to do work related tasks and/or anything that requires a multicore performance the 2700x is going to put the smackdown on it real quick. If you're also willing to wait, you may wanna check out what the new Ryzen chips will offer, as the current speculations place them way above intel's current line. And As a matter of fact vapour, my setup (listed in sig) achieves 140~fps on ultra settings ray-tracing enabled on BF5. And in (most) AAA games they are more optimized and dependent on GPU's, rather than the CPU.
Also, the motherboards for the intel sockets tend to run more expensive, IMO, but thats small potatos in this equation.

Edit: Resolution is only 1080p @ 144hz, important to note*

 

[captaincharisma]

every CPU you listed has more then 4 cores so futureproofing will not be a problem with any of them

 

[boju]

And As a matter of fact vapour, my setup (listed in sig) achieves 140~fps on ultra settings ray-tracing enabled on BF5. And in (most) AAA games they are more optimized and dependent on GPU's, rather than the CPU.
Also, the motherboards for the intel sockets tend to run more expensive, IMO, but thats small potatos in this equation.

Edit: Resolution is only 1080p @ 144hz, important to note*

https://www.techspot.com/review/1759-ray-tracing-benchmarks-vol-2/

They only manage just over 70fps on low RTX. I doubt you're getting 140fps.

 

[lthampton]

And As a matter of fact vapour, my setup (listed in sig) achieves 140~fps on ultra settings ray-tracing enabled on BF5. And in (most) AAA games they are more optimized and dependent on GPU's, rather than the CPU.
Also, the motherboards for the intel sockets tend to run more expensive, IMO, but thats small potatos in this equation.

Edit: Resolution is only 1080p @ 144hz, important to note*

https://www.techspot.com/review/1759-ray-tracing-benchmarks-vol-2/

They only manage just over 70fps on low RTX. I doubt you're getting 140fps.

*EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT!!!!* Ray tracing was infact disabled, i do sincerely apoligse for the mis-information. Was wondering why everyone said it was slowing everything down when i wasn't noticing it. Once more, definite apology there.

 

[jwcrellin]

Intel will game better due to higher turbo frequencies. If you plan on doing ANY productivity at all with this system in the next 3-5 years, i'd recommend going with an i7 with hyperthreading now. The extra thread count will do real good for you. Even though it's from last generation, i'd go with the 8700k.

 

[boju]

*EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT!!!!* Ray tracing was infact disabled, i do sincerely apoligse for the mis-information. Was wondering why everyone said it was slowing everything down when i wasn't noticing it. Once more, definite apology there.

Lol, all good dude.

 

[atomicWAR]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from matdood56 : "Ryzen 7-2700x vs Core i5-9600k"

I would like to know the pros and cons for each processor. For example, is AMD a better option due to the am4 motherboard and forwards compatibility. I will primarily use the pc for gaming on a 144hz 1080p monitor and browsing the web or simple programs like FL studio. Also, what are some examples for what the ryzen 2700x would succede in? Are games going to utilize 8 cores?

For you the 9600k is probably a better option they're around the same price (by the time you buy a more expensive z390 board and a cpu cooler) the 9600k is very solid in basically all games, and will be for several years.

The 2700x isn't as good going for 144hz but will allow you to do as many things at once as you wish.

For 144hz Intel still reigns supreme...might change with Ryzen 3000 but as it stands now Supahos is dead on the money. When he speaks, listen. We don't always agree just ninety-five times out of a hundred is all

For gaming, the 9600K is a bit better since it clocks higher.

As to how many threads a game can effectively use, currently the number is about 4.

Game developers want the maximum market for their games.
If they require 8 threads to run, they will sell less.

As to forward compatibility, you have the option of 8 and 16 thread processors with a Z390 motherboard.

Past 2 years out, who knows?
Whatever we see today will be superceeded by better price performance options.

Buy what you need now, now.

As to gaming monitor frequency, that is primarily a graphics card capability issue.

For gaming, the 9600K is a bit better since it clocks higher.

As to how many threads a game can effectively use, currently the number is about 4.

Game developers want the maximum market for their games.
If they require 8 threads to run, they will sell less.

As to forward compatibility, you have the option of 8 and 16 thread processors with a Z390 motherboard.

Past 2 years out, who knows?
Whatever we see today will be superceeded by better price performance options.

Buy what you need now, now.

As to gaming monitor frequency, that is primarily a graphics card capability issue.

Somewhat true but plenty of new games chew through 8-16 threads now. Older stuff your dead on but almost every new AAA game I have bought in the last 2 years will happily use all 12 of my threads fairly evenly.

 

[rgd1101]

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