intel Ryzen 5 or i5

[Apostolis21]

So i want to build a new machine during december to January.But I dont know what to buy. There are some who say you should buy an intel cpu if you want just to game(which is what i will do) and there are some who say ylu should buy a ryzen because of the extra cores and of the future proofing of it since we hear that game in 1 or 2 years will start using all the cores of the cpu. What do you guys think? 

[JoostinOnline]

They have the same number of cores. Will you be streaming or doing any video editing?

[Jonshinki]

Ryzen multi-tasking

i5 gaming

[Spotty]

Which i5 from Intel were you looking at? The 8400, the 8500, 8600, or the 8600k?

The Ryzen 5 2600 is going to be cheaper than Intel's i5 offerings. Depending on which i5 you're looking at, the Ryzen 5 2600 would be between $30-$100 cheaper.

[bleedblue]

The ryzen will offer better value for money, the i5 will offer better fps.

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

8 minutes ago, Jonshinki said:

Ryzen multi-tasking

i5 gaming

only if you have a HIGH END gpu, otherwise no diff in gaming

[hedgehogpro]

22 minutes ago, Apostolis21 said:

ryzen because of the extra cores and of the future proofing of it since we hear that game in 1 or 2 years will start using all the cores of the cpu.

If you don't already have a GPU, the Ryzen with on-board graphics is a no-brainer. It will womp the i5 in integrated gaming up one side and down the other. Think fortnight, medium settings, 1080p @60fps

[Apostolis21]

I will play most modern games with a district gpu. I am thinking about the gtx 1060 or 1070 or even a gtx 2060 if it comes out early enough.