I know that I'm in need of a new CPU (currently have i5-6500) but I'm stuck between my choices. On one hand it seems like a no brainer to go with the Ryzen but my current motherboard supports the 7700k.
Ryzen 5 6500.
Pros: Better performance, technically cheaper price, new motherboard will allow for faster ram speed.
Cons: Will have to buy new motherboard/new OS.
i7-7700k
Pros: No need to buy motherboard, overclockable.
Cons: Only supports up to 2133mz ram speed, less performance.
Since the i7 is still a great improvement over what I have and still a good CPU, I don't mind the slightly less performance it gets compared to the 3600. But is it worth spending the extra for the 3600 and the faster ram speeds or would it be smarter to save a little money and still get a good CPU?
The rest of my specs are the RTX 2060 and 16gb of ddr4 3200mz (Currently throttled at 2133mz).
Ryzen 5 6500.
Pros: Better performance, technically cheaper price, new motherboard will allow for faster ram speed.
Cons: Will have to buy new motherboard/new OS.
i7-7700k
Pros: No need to buy motherboard, overclockable.
Cons: Only supports up to 2133mz ram speed, less performance.
Since the i7 is still a great improvement over what I have and still a good CPU, I don't mind the slightly less performance it gets compared to the 3600. But is it worth spending the extra for the 3600 and the faster ram speeds or would it be smarter to save a little money and still get a good CPU?
The rest of my specs are the RTX 2060 and 16gb of ddr4 3200mz (Currently throttled at 2133mz).