Hey all. I'm getting a new config. I already have most of the parts but I'm still hesitating on the CPU.
Here is the specs I already have:
Case: NZXT H510
Cooler: NZXT Kraken X53
PSU: Corsair RM750X
HDD: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB
SSD: Sabrent Rocket 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 (M.2)
Motherboard: MSI X570-A Pro
RAM: 2x16GB 3200MHz DRR4 Crucial Ballistix
GPU: RTX 3080 (jk, still waiting for availability )
I'm coming from a 2013 config with GTX-760 and I5-4570 so it's quite a big upgrade here.
I'm based in France and I have 450€ of budget for my CPU. My question is, what CPU should I get ?
The main usages I have on my computer are:
Gaming (from Warzone, Watchdogs, No Man Sky, to rocket League, DBD...)
Working (Dev, Cybersecurity, ...)
I may try to stream next year when I will finish my engineer degree.
What I'm aiming here with this config is simple: longevity. I want this config to last 5 to 10 years.
So I know the Ryzen 5000 are not released yet, but I'm hesitating between
Ryzen 7 5800X:
450€ at launch
More recent
Zen3
Less cores but better single thread performance
Or Ryzen 9 3900X:
cheaper (~385€ currently)
Zen2
More cores but lower single thread performance
I have the feeling that the Ryzen 7 5800X is the way to go because 8 cores is plenty enough, but at the same time the Ryzen 9 3900X has double the cache and since I'm aiming for longevity, more cores may be a better choice.
I will of course wait for independant review of the Ryzen 7 5800X but still, I think you can help me to make an educated choice here.
Thanks !
