streaming CPU needed

[Docretier]

I’ve had my eyes set on the Ryzen 5 2600x, but the i5 8600k is also an option. Which would be better for streaming and video editing? I imagine the 2600x would be better for the task, as I’m pretty sure ryzen has better multicore performance and more threads. 

[Jurrunio]

locked 8700

[Princess Luna]

Locked i7 8700 build on a cheaper b360 and 2666mhz memory²

[Brooksie359]

Between the i5 and the r5? Definitely the r5. 

[Guest]

either a 8700, or a 2700x if you are a semi professional streamer.

 

 

[Emberstone]

You'll probably end up spending similar to a locked 8700 if you go Ryzen and spend extra on fast 3200 MHz or 3400 MHz memory.

 

IMO your options are:

 

2600X

3200 MHz RAM

B350 board (something decent like a Strix B350-F)

 

Or:

 

i7-8700

2666 MHz RAM

B360 board; doesnt really matter since you can't overclock

 

Those will probably end up pretty similar in price, and the 8700 will have better gaming performance.

[Collinator24]

Ryzen generally has better Multi-Core performance and is what I suggest. But for things that need more Single-Core performance, go with Intel. *

[Biggerboot]

2600x or 8700 would be fine for that.  The 2600x would be cheaper, but cheaper boards for Ryzen+ (B450) still aren't available, and RAM prices really fluctuate, so best value will vary.  You may be able to land a compatible B350 and affordable high speed RAM to make it a good value, but there's less fussing around on the intel side.

[michaelbelgium]

12 hours ago, Collinator24 said:

Intel generally has better Multi-Core performance and is what I suggest. But for things that need more Single-Core performance, go with Ryzen.

Isnt it the other way around?!

 

Also yeah, definitely go ryzen in this case. For the cheaper price u get more performance in video editing and streaming

[GamerVoice]

I can stream at 1080p60 medium preset at 6k bitrate , and 900p60 on slow preset at 6k bitrate on the 2700X in x264
Without touching affinity/priority.

Get the one with more cores / threads if stream quality is your priority. 

Or if quality isn't too important and you have a modern GPU, stream in NVENC (h.264) at 6k bitrate and just get a "fast" CPU. 
 

[Collinator24]

@michaelbelgium shoot, I definitely typed that wrong lol, I'm like blind.

[speedbeastxx]

you need a cpu with hyper threading. 

[O9B0666]

I have a intel 8700 and love it... I debated the 2700x and this chip... After reviewing tons of files on user bench reading forums and YouTube I got this. Everything points 8700k...plus it needs more expensive ram just to get those numbers lol amd is behind in cpu and gpu tech lol I recently seen a guy on here same mobo but amd version same main ssd same gpu only difference was ram speed and him having 32g me 16 and of coarse the cpu... He had a 2700x my cinebench numbers were slightly higher and decently higher on single core. Plus idk amd supports Intel optane which is pretty cool. Amds flagship chip should be above a 8700 its older... Idk Intel has so much better chips then their flagship chips to me hands down intel. I've never owned anything but amd for gpus... But it takes two amd flagship to equal a 1080 ti performance.... Then theirs the titan... They got nice stuff but to me their in their own world now a days they used to imo rule cpu scene.