Should I upgrade to a i5 9600k or a r5 3600x

[Palaiologos XII]

What I do is gaming in 1080p and with one or two Firefox tabs open mainly YouTube playing music while gaming. 

 

Can a 6 core 6 thread handle that? Or just save some money and get a 6c/12t CPU?

 

Here's the rest of the build

GTX 1080 8gb

16Gb DDR4 2400 2×8GB

128gb SSD  Bootdrive

2tb HDD Storage

Power spec 650w 80 plus Gold PSU

 

I'm upgrading from a i3 7100 and a GTX 1050 Ti

 

[kdawwgg1221]

Sorry but buying the 9600k isn't worth it. You get the "hyper threading" experience through AMD for $40 cheaper. (R5 3600)

[Palaiologos XII]

1 minute ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

Sorry but buying the 9600k isn't worth it. You get the "hyper threading" experience through AMD for $40 cheaper. (R5 3600)

I believe you I'm just going to buy the risen 5 processor. There's a microcenter and it is way cheaper than a i5. 

[SpookyCitrus]

100% the R5 3600. The 3600 is pretty much on Par with the i7-8700k. Plus the 3600 is cheaper than the 9600k... Buying Intel isn't worth it right now especially with the performance and pricing of Ryzen 3000.

[kdawwgg1221]

Just now, Palaiologos XII said:

I believe you I'm just going to buy the risen 5 processor. There's a microcenter and it is way cheaper than a i5. 

IMO that is the best way to go. Plus go team red! lol

[Fasauceome]

4 minutes ago, Palaiologos XII said:

I believe you I'm just going to buy the risen 5 processor. There's a microcenter and it is way cheaper than a i5. 

If you're getting a Ryzen CPU, your ram speed is a bit lacking. Have you ever tried overclocking it?

[Mathieu9836]

Get either a 2600 or 3600 Ryzen depending of pricing, they almost give the 2600 these days. Get faster RAM then 2400mhz, get something around 3200mhz CL16 or CL15, it will improve the performance a fair amount.

[5x5]

The 3600 is by far superior. More performance, runs cooler, uses less power, has a better platform and upgrade path.

[steelo]

1 hour ago, Palaiologos XII said:

What I do is gaming in 1080p and with one or two Firefox tabs open mainly YouTube playing music while gaming. 

 

Can a 6 core 6 thread handle that? Or just save some money and get a 6c/12t CPU?

 

Here's the rest of the build

GTX 1080 8gb

16Gb DDR4 2400 2×8GB

128gb SSD  Bootdrive

2tb HDD Storage

Power spec 650w 80 plus Gold PSU

 

I'm upgrading from a i3 7100 and a GTX 1050 Ti

 

Ryzen 3600 is a much better value and a superior CPU.

[CPUguy101]

1 hour ago, Palaiologos XII said:

What I do is gaming in 1080p and with one or two Firefox tabs open mainly YouTube playing music while gaming. 

 

Can a 6 core 6 thread handle that? Or just save some money and get a 6c/12t CPU?

 

Here's the rest of the build

GTX 1080 8gb

16Gb DDR4 2400 2×8GB

128gb SSD  Bootdrive

2tb HDD Storage

Power spec 650w 80 plus Gold PSU

 

I'm upgrading from a i3 7100 and a GTX 1050 Ti

 

Either choice would be good but the 3600 would be better at multitasking typically i would recommend a R7 if you are already spending 250$ on a CPU if not the 3600 for 199$ is the clear winner. 

[Gohardgrandpa]

Get the 3600 and call it a day