office pc amd vs intel

[OhYou_]

Is there any reason to go intel right now?
I need another office pc for work and the only requirements are:
latest generation/socket
cheap as possible
must have two ethernets and wifi

no storage, already have a spare m.2 nvme

I'm between these two builds
AMD https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3RN44p

Intel https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P9j974

$90 difference, but if I go with the ryzen 8400G, it is a massive difference although a little cheaty.
I also may look at other options for windows, but whatever license I buy needs to survive a os wipe or a transfer to a replacement pc/component if needed. 

 

[Eigenvektor]

Only thing I can think of right now might be idle power consumption. Doesn't Intel have the edge here?

[ulookuglynoob]

5 minutes ago, OhYou_ said:

Is there any reason to go intel right now?
I need another office pc for work and the only requirements are:
latest generation/socket
cheap as possible
must have two ethernets and wifi

no storage, already have a spare m.2 nvme

I'm between these two builds
AMD https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3RN44p

Intel https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P9j974

$90 difference, but if I go with the ryzen 8400G, it is a massive difference although a little cheaty.
I also may look at other options for windows, but whatever license I buy needs to survive a os wipe or a transfer to a replacement pc/component if needed. 

 

There are other means of getting windows, no need to spend 140 on it.  Intel is better for productivity, so I recommend that. The 8400g does not have much raw power compared to the 245k. You might want faster ram, but the build is looking good!

[podkall]

"I need office PC"

 

Intel list: 14-core CPU

 

"Office huh?"

 

You don't want Seasonic 12 though.

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What does "office PC" mean? Word, Excel, etc.?

 

Or is it more advanced "office PC" that uses more demanding programs like Photoshop for example?

[OhYou_]

20 minutes ago, podkall said:

"I need office PC"

 

Intel list: 14-core CPU

 

"Office huh?"

 

You don't want Seasonic 12 though.

MSI MAG A550BN

MSI MAG A650BE

ADATA XPG KYBER

 

What does "office PC" mean? Word, Excel, etc.?

 

Or is it more advanced "office PC" that uses more demanding programs like Photoshop for example?

the intel cpu looks like its a 6 core with 8 cell phone cpus glued to the side, so it looks comparable to the amd 6 core cpu to me.
It's more thats the lowest tier new cpu they make so it's the only choice.

Office pc as in any issues it has directly result in support tickets i have to deal with, so something normal and a bit fast is preferred.
it also is projected to get used for 8 years, so buying the absolute newest gen is critical in that happening. buying a 2-3 year old cpu just means the pc will last 2-3 years less, its a waste of money usually.
its used for like quickbooks and some vendor specific inventory/erp software.

[podkall]

3 hours ago, OhYou_ said:

the intel cpu looks like its a 6 core with 8 cell phone cpus glued to the side, so it looks comparable to the amd 6 core cpu to me.
It's more thats the lowest tier new cpu they make so it's the only choice.

Office pc as in any issues it has directly result in support tickets i have to deal with, so something normal and a bit fast is preferred.
it also is projected to get used for 8 years, so buying the absolute newest gen is critical in that happening. buying a 2-3 year old cpu just means the pc will last 2-3 years less, its a waste of money usually.
its used for like quickbooks and some vendor specific inventory/erp software.

Well, if the iGPU only needs to display the screen and the apps and doesn't really get any "work", then:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6jLgzP

[brob]

4 hours ago, OhYou_ said:

Is there any reason to go intel right now?
I need another office pc for work and the only requirements are:
latest generation/socket
cheap as possible
must have two ethernets and wifi

no storage, already have a spare m.2 nvme

I'm between these two builds
AMD https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3RN44p

Intel https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P9j974

$90 difference, but if I go with the ryzen 8400G, it is a massive difference although a little cheaty.
I also may look at other options for windows, but whatever license I buy needs to survive a os wipe or a transfer to a replacement pc/component if needed. 

 

 

Buying separate DDR5 memory sticks runs a risk that they will not run in dual channel mode.

 

The Seasonic S12III is Tier E (Avoid). It is missing some important power protections.

 

Current gen Intel are better at the lower end for productivity / office use cases.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 235 3.4 GHz 14-Core Processor ($255.00) 

Motherboard: Asus PRIME H810M-A WIFI-CSM Micro ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($66.95 @ Amazon) 

Case: GameMax M60 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($146.18 @ B&H) 

Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe x1 Network Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $707.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-27 16:32 EST-0500

[OhYou_]

35 minutes ago, brob said:

 

 

Buying separate DDR5 memory sticks runs a risk that they will not run in dual channel mode.

 

The Seasonic S12III is Tier E (Avoid). It is missing some important power protections.

 

Current gen Intel are better at the lower end for productivity / office use cases.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 235 3.4 GHz 14-Core Processor ($255.00) 

Motherboard: Asus PRIME H810M-A WIFI-CSM Micro ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($66.95 @ Amazon) 

Case: GameMax M60 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($146.18 @ B&H) 

Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe x1 Network Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $707.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-27 16:32 EST-0500

is there anywhere I can buy the core ultra 5 235? it does not seem to be for sale.

[brob]

5 minutes ago, OhYou_ said:

is there anywhere I can buy the core ultra 5 235? it does not seem to be for sale.

 

It's just been released so it may take a few weeks to appear with merchants.