CPU or GPU

[Macca274]

I'm looking at getting a rig set up, the first time I've delved into a building desktop PC and I can't decide between these 2:

 

 AMD Ryzen5 3600X with 1660ti

Vs

Intel i7-8700 3.2GHz with RTX2060?

 

Is it better to have a faster processor or the better graphics card?

 

Cheers

[AntiHero]

its entirely possible to have 1 bottleneck the other, but of the 2 i personally would go for that top combo of amd and the 1660ti, abit easier on the wallet to i believe. display is also important, what kinda display you rocking?

[Uptivuptiz]

1660 Ti is not worth the money so if you don't have the option to go 3600X with 2060, then go with the i7 instead.

[homeap5]

2060 will not be bottleneck by i7 8700.

[SavageNeo]

10 minutes ago, Macca274 said:

I'm looking at getting a rig set up, the first time I've delved into a building desktop PC and I can't decide between these 2:

 

 AMD Ryzen5 3600X with 1660ti

Vs

Intel i7-8700 3.2GHz with RTX2060?

 

Is it better to have a faster processor or the better graphics card?

 

Cheers

Hey, you should get the new 1660 super. I7 8700k is just couple percents faster in games.

But you should go with the top one tho

[AntiHero]

1 minute ago, homeap5 said:

2060 will not be bottleneck by i7 8700.

i didn't say it would... its just something he should be aware of that can happen during a build. all the parts listed are solid.

[Meganter]

47 minutes ago, Macca274 said:

I'm looking at getting a rig set up, the first time I've delved into a building desktop PC and I can't decide between these 2:

 

 AMD Ryzen5 3600X with 1660ti

Vs

Intel i7-8700 3.2GHz with RTX2060?

 

Is it better to have a faster processor or the better graphics card?

 

Cheers

It depends of what you do (gaming or workload). But the 8700 is not worth the money over the 3600 x or non x for either anyway.

 

The 1660S is better value over the 1660Ti.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor	$309.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING OC PRO WHITE Video Card	$333.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$673.97
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$643.97
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-05 02:44 EST-0500

 

Too expensive

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$193.90 @ OutletPC
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GAMING OC Video Card	$299.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$493.89
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-05 02:45 EST-0500

 

Mmmkay

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$193.90 @ OutletPC
Video Card	Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card	$403.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$597.88
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-05 02:46 EST-0500

 

Way better value over the 8700+2060.

[Mister Woof]

Those two cpu's are basically even

 

But her a 5700 xt instead