CPU choice for PC (intel vs Ryzen)

[Slayer13]

I’m making a entry level to mid tier pc and would like some suggestions on what cpu to use. I’ve narrowed it down to the i3 9100f, i5 9400f and then Ryzen 5 2600. 

I am unsure what to get. I plan on using a 1050ti for the time being then upgrading later to a graphics card in the $250-$300 range during the summer. I was wondering what would be the best performance wise and best future proof cpu (least bottlenecking cpu).

Don’t do any cpu intensive tasks. Pc is for gaming. Won’t be doing any overclocking either. 

Sorry if I say something dumb. Thanks again. 
 

Also in Canada

[Dedayog]

can you squeeze in a Ryzen 3600?  If not,then I'd look at the Ryzen 1600af, it's basically a 2600 for cheaper.

[boggy77]

yeah, definitely ryzen 1600af or 2600

[Slayer13]

12 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

can you squeeze in a Ryzen 3600?  If not,then I'd look at the Ryzen 1600af, it's basically a 2600 for cheaper.

Really? I heard that the i5 might have better gaming performance or is that bogus. 

[Guest]

16 minutes ago, Slayer13 said:

I’m making a entry level to mid tier pc and would like some suggestions on what cpu to use. I’ve narrowed it down to the i3 9100f, i5 9400f and then Ryzen 5 2600. 

I am unsure what to get. I plan on using a 1050ti for the time being then upgrading later to a graphics card in the $250-$300 range during the summer. I was wondering what would be the best performance wise and best future proof cpu (least bottlenecking cpu).

Don’t do any cpu intensive tasks. Pc is for gaming. Won’t be doing any overclocking either. 

Sorry if I say something dumb. Thanks again. 
 

Also in Canada

Generally, I would recommend the Ryzen, but if you want to go for the 2600, i would get the 1600, its basically the same for cheaper. In case you would be willing to spend a little more, i'd get the 3600 than, it's Zen 2 which is a considerable upgrade relative to the 1600 and 2600 which are both on Zen 1. 

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Slayer13 said:

Really? I heard that the i5 might have better gaming performance or is that bogus. 

The Ryzen 5 3600 or the 1600AF are the only options you should be looking at. Also get a better GPU. A 1600 and a 1660/S/To is a MUCH better combo than an i5 and 1050 Ti

[Slayer13]

3 minutes ago, Konrad_K said:

Generally, I would recommend the Ryzen, but if you want to go for the 2600, i would get the 1600, its basically the same for cheaper. In case you would be willing to spend a little more, i'd get the 3600 than, it's Zen 2 which is a considerable upgrade relative to the 1600 and 2600 which are both on Zen 1. 

in Canada the 2600 costs less than the 1600 Lmao

[Slayer13]

2 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

The Ryzen 5 3600 or the 1600AF are the only options you should be looking at. Also get a better GPU. A 1600 and a 1660/S/To is a MUCH better combo than an i5 and 1050 Ti

Yea I plan on upgrading later on when it gets cheaper but for now a friend is giving a 1050 ti

[Slayer13]

9 minutes ago, Konrad_K said:

Generally, I would recommend the Ryzen, but if you want to go for the 2600, i would get the 1600, its basically the same for cheaper. In case you would be willing to spend a little more, i'd get the 3600 than, it's Zen 2 which is a considerable upgrade relative to the 1600 and 2600 which are both on Zen 1. 

I don’t plan on ever upgrading the cpu unless I really have too. I just mainly worry about graphics cards and if they’ll get bottlenecked by the cpu. Also do you think the difference between the 3600 and the other two is really that big?

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15 minutes ago, Slayer13 said:

Also do you think the difference between the 3600 and the other two is really that big?

Yep i'd say it is worth the extra (at least here in Europe), also it's a bit newer. 

 

[nick name]

When looking at the 1600 you're looking for the 1600 AF which is practically the same as the 2600.  Don't mistake someone selling an actual first gen 1600 for the NEW 1600 AF.  

[5x5]

58 minutes ago, Slayer13 said:

I don’t plan on ever upgrading the cpu unless I really have too. I just mainly worry about graphics cards and if they’ll get bottlenecked by the cpu. Also do you think the difference between the 3600 and the other two is really that big?

Then the 3600, the difference in performance is about 20% in favour of the 3600