Does RYZEN 1700x consider a high end processor from a gamer point of view?

[ConstanFoo]

Hi, just got high interest on these questions:

1. does the RYZEN 1700x consider high end processor from a gamer point of view ?(if do not consider GPU)

2. What are the lowest ram latency for ryzen 1700x ?

3. Beside gaming, I also do some audio editing, word processing, construction drawing alterations and internet browsing. Would RYZEN 1700x be a good choice?

4. If I do not wish to over clock the ryzen, can it cope with all the usage above?

[LienusLateTips]

If you are just gaming, wait a week for Intel Coffee Lake.

[kerradeph]

Yeah, looking at your use case, I would say one of the Coffee Lake CPUs would probably fit your needs much better. 

[dizmo]

I think the 1700x is a little overkill for what you'd be doing, and I'd wait to see how Intel's new line is as others have suggested. Reviews should be out in about a week and a half. If you really want to go for AMD, take a look at the 1600x. The X series overclocks itself, so you don't need to worry about it as much. Though you'll see improved performance if you do.

[ConstanFoo]

15 minutes ago, JDE said:

If you are just gaming, wait a week for Intel Coffee Lake.

Thanks for the reply, but the answer I seek is still more about the potential of the RYZEN. Cause there's some stubbornness problem in me. Apologies on that.

[sgloux3470]

R5 1600+ I would consider high end for gaming, since they generally perform somewhere between the i5 and i7 depending on title. 

 

The only situation where you really need to care about the difference between Intel or Ryzen, as far as gaming is concerned, is with high refresh rate gaming.  If you're looking to push 100+ FPS at all times then Intel is somewhat better at that.  

 

I would recommend the R5 1600 over the 1700 though. (Maybe the 1600x if you don't want to overclock)  It's quite a bit cheaper and for the most part it will offer an identical experience.  

 

 

 

[Zando_]

4 minutes ago, sgloux3470 said:

R5 1600+ I would consider high end for gaming, since they generally perform somewhere between the i5 and i7 depending on title. 

 

The only situation where you really need to care about the difference between Intel or Ryzen, as far as gaming is concerned, is with high refresh rate gaming.  If you're looking to push 100+ FPS at all times then Intel is somewhat better at that.  

 

I would recommend the R5 1600 over the 1700 though. (Maybe the 1600x if you don't want to overclock)  It's quite a bit cheaper and for the most part it will offer an identical experience.  

This ^^^ 6c/12t is the sweet spot for gaming/multitasking and some video editing every now and then, IMO.