[SOLVED] Streaming & Gaming (mostly FPS & Sport games @ 1080p 60fps) with 2 monitors - 8700K vs 2700X ?

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Hi guys!

I'm planning to do an "extra" job as a streamer, therefore a new PC for my streaming (on Youtube and Facebook only, for now) while playing games with my friends is a MUST. So here is a quick summary of my requirements/needs:
  • Games: mostly FPS & Sport (Apex Legends, Pubg, Fifa 19, etc.)
  • Using 2 monitors: LG 24gm77 @144hz for playing games, Dell P2419H @60hz for other jobs (OBS, Communicating with viewers, blah blah..)
  • 1440p is not what I up to at this moment, 1080p is all I want.
  • Prefer streaming at 1080p 60fps.
  • OC is something ... luxury right now but maybe I'll need it later, who knows.
  • Maybe I will upgrade the LG monitor to something 27" 1440p.

I heard that the 8700K should be better at gaming ALONE (but not much - ?), while the 2700X is superior when it comes to streaming/multitasking.
So here I am, asking for your advice, which one do you think will be best suited for my needs?

Thanks in advance!

p/s: the difference between the price of 8700K and 2700X in my country (Vietnam) is ~$50, I mean AMD is cheaper (nice!).
p/s 2: here is the list of the other parts of my PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CTNX7W
 
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Welp, 2700x is cheaper but if you're only going to stream games then i would get the i7 8700k if you care about performance.

edit: if you're going to have a lot of programs open while you're streaming maybe you should get the 2700x.
Welp, 2700x is cheaper but if you're only going to stream games then i would get the i7 8700k if you care about performance.

edit: if you're going to have a lot of programs open while you're streaming maybe you should get the 2700x.
 
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