Intel Vs. Amd for comp games

[redbread123]

So I plan on playing games at 1080p pushing 240 fps hopefully with a 5700 xt, I was wondering which cpu I should get, a 9700k for 190$ (Intel Discount) but buy a cooler, and a mobo for 150$. A different option is a 3600 with included cooler, and the mobo are cheaper. My question is the 3600 good for games will I still get within 10fps difference in. Is the 3600 behind by a lot for high fps games or is it pretty equal. Thanks. 

P.S. It's amazing how even though I can get a cpu for half off amd seems to be a good option GJ team red.

[Zando_]

For that price I'd defo go with the 9700K. At 5Ghz or above with a good OC, the Intel chips have a slight lead over AMD lads for ultra-high refresh rates, which you're hoping to push. The i7 would be the better option for your use case. 

 

EDIT: Something like this would be a solid setup: 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GpZ3b8

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($190.00) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($171.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $538.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-31 12:31 EDT-0400

Mobo should be hella solid for OCing, cooler is one of the best (you can get comparable ones for slightly cheaper, or the same one for around $85 or so if you don't want the blacked out version), and I'd go for 3600Mhz CL16 RAM because it's not any more expensive than standard 3200-3000Mhz stuff, and it does improve fps noticeably in some games, even on Intel's platforms. 

[Sorenson]

You'll want to go with intel and overclock it to where ever you are comfortable. how are you finding a 9700k for 190?

[redbread123]

8 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

For that price I'd defo go with the 9700K. At 5Ghz or above with a good OC, the Intel chips have a slight lead over AMD lads for ultra-high refresh rates, which you're hoping to push. The i7 would be the better option for your use case. 

 

EDIT: Something like this would be a solid setup: 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GpZ3b8

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($190.00) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($171.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $538.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-31 12:31 EDT-0400

Mobo should be hella solid for OCing, cooler is one of the best (you can get comparable ones for slightly cheaper, or the same one for around $85 or so if you don't want the blacked out version), and I'd go for 3600Mhz CL16 RAM because it's not any more expensive than standard 3200-3000Mhz stuff, and it does improve fps noticeably in some games, even on Intel's platforms. 

Im not planning on overclock, most I might do is lock all cored to the turbo speed. Plus my budget is around 900-1050 I was wondering how I can save more because amd seems to be cheaper but I was wondering how much slower it is.

[redbread123]

5 minutes ago, Sorenson said:

You'll want to go with intel and overclock it to where ever you are comfortable. how are you finding a 9700k for 190?

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