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Ryzen 7 2700 vs 2700x

Hi guys,

 

I've read recently that there is no point OC'ing Ryzen due to XFR2 and PB2..

 

I was thinking of going with the 2700 and OC'ing but now that I've read this, should I go with 2700x?

 

I'm going to use my build primarily for rendering YouTube videos and gaming.

 

Software: Sony Vegas & Triple AAA titles

 

I'm going to have a Kraken x62 so should have some thermal headroom for XFR2 to kick in during rendering videos.

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According to Userbenchmark the 2700x is 10% more powerful, other than that I have yet to familiarize myself with Ryzen 2

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A X62 is complete overkill for a 2700 or 2700X, love it.

 

Get the 2700, no point in getting a 2700X if you're not going to use the included cooler. 

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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2700 and OC it to mimic the 2700x

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1 minute ago, App4that said:

A X62 is complete overkill for a 2700 or 2700X, love it.

 

Get the 2700, no point in getting a 2700X if you're not going to use the included cooler. 

Would you recommend me OC'ing? or keep it stock and let XFR2 and PB2 do its thing.

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10 minutes ago, Tahmidc said:

 

It makes sense to OC the non X chips

 

OCing the X chips is meh, not needed unless you really want 4.3ghz all core at potentially crazy voltages.

 

If $30 isn't a huge issue I'd just go for the X chips at this point.
 

 

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

It makes sense to OC the non X chips

 

OCing the X chips is meh, not needed unless you really want 4.3ghz all core at potentially crazy voltages.

 

If $30 isn't a huge issue I'd just go for the X chips at this point.
 

 

The difference is double in the UK. $362.80 for 2700 and $447.27 for the X

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1 minute ago, App4that said:

OC to match the X. 

Match it to what sense? What frequency and voltage am I ideally looking to hit on the 2700 OC.

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1 minute ago, Tahmidc said:

The difference is double in the UK. $362.80 for 2700 and $447.27 for the X

Then ya buy the non X chip and OC it to like 4.2ghz all core if needed, though you're probably fine just saving on power/heat for the most part.

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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Just now, Tahmidc said:

Match it to what sense? What frequency and voltage am I ideally looking to hit on the 2700 OC.

Silicon lottery mate. Every CPU is different. You might get a 2700 that sits at 4.2GHz on all cores with 1.35v, you might get one that fails to hit 4.2GHz at any voltage. Same goes for the 2700X.

 

My advice is give the CPU 1.35v and see where it goes. 

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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3 minutes ago, App4that said:

Silicon lottery mate. Every CPU is different. You might get a 2700 that sits at 4.2GHz on all cores with 1.35v, you might get one that fails to hit 4.2GHz at any voltage. Same goes for the 2700X.

 

My advice is give the CPU 1.35v and see where it goes. 

Most will probably hit 4.2ghz

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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1 minute ago, App4that said:

Silicon lottery mate. Every CPU is different. You might get a 2700 that sits at 4.2GHz on all cores with 1.35v, you might get one that fails to hit 4.2GHz at any voltage. Same goes for the 2700X.

 

My advice is give the CPU 1.35v and see where it goes. 

Is there somewhere I can find an indepth guide on OCing, perhaps specifically for ASUS bios? This is the first time I'm doing it.

 

From my understanding and very brief research, the basics is to set a multiplier, run a stress test and if it fails / freezes, add more voltage? In this case see the max multiplier I can apply at 1.35v?

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Just now, Streetguru said:

Most will probably hit 4.2ghz

Not if you look at all the reviews, few have to give it more voltage than is good for daily use just to hold 4.1GHz. 

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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1 minute ago, Tahmidc said:

Is there somewhere I can find an indepth guide on OCing, perhaps specifically for ASUS bios? This is the first time I'm doing it.

 

From my understanding and very brief research, the basics is to set a multiplier, run a stress test and if it fails / freezes, add more voltage? In this case see the max multiplier I can apply at 1.35v?

Then it depends on if you want to dive into overclocking, might be worth 30 bucks just to install it and let it boost.

 

If you want to learn how to overclock, just follow a OG Ryzen overclocking guide, same applies. 

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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