Ryzen 3 1300x vs. ryzen 5 2400g

[Lilninjsways]

is it worth the extra little bit of money for the ryzen 5? or stick with the ryzen 3? (i know this may sound like a dumb question but i want to make the most out of my money)

[Crunchy Dragon]

Are you getting a graphics card or not?

 

If you're getting a graphics card, go for a non-G Ryzen 5 chip. If you're not getting a graphics card, 2400G.

[Guest]

Decide for your self:

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-2400G-vs-AMD-Ryzen-3-1300X/m433194vs3930

If you want an iGPU, then do it. But if you don't care about an iGPU, then don't bother.(or get the R5 1600)

[Supportsneedlove]

Just now, timl132 said:

Decide for your self:

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-2400G-vs-AMD-Ryzen-3-1300X/m433194vs3930

If you want an iGPU, then do it. But if you don't care about an iGPU, then don't bother.(or get the R5 1600)

But you could OC to be the same as the non-g chip.

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Are you getting a graphics card or not?

 

If you're getting a graphics card, go for a non-G Ryzen 5 chip. If you're not getting a graphics card, 2400G.

im just upgrading my cpu from the g4560 i have currently... i have a 1050ti

[Crunchy Dragon]

1 minute ago, Lilninjsways said:

im just upgrading my cpu from the g4560 i have currently... i have a 1050ti

Skip the APU then and go for the best Ryzen CPU that fits in your budget.

 

If you're in the U.S and near a Micro Center, take advantage of their CPU/motherboard bundle deal. I managed to fit a Ryzen 5 1600 into my rig because I got $30 off my motherboard.

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Skip the APU then and go for the best Ryzen CPU that fits in your budget.

 

If you're in the U.S and near a Micro Center, take advantage of their CPU/motherboard bundle deal. I managed to fit a Ryzen 5 1600 into my rig because I got $30 off my motherboard.

sadly there are no micro centers in my state  

 

So next question ryzen 3 1300x vs. ryzen 5 2600?

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, Lilninjsways said:

sadly there are no micro centers in my state  

 

So next question ryzen 3 1300x vs. ryzen 5 2600?

2600 all the way.

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

2600 all the way.

alright what would the best budget motherboard for the 2600?

[Crunchy Dragon]

1 minute ago, Lilninjsways said:

alright what would the best budget motherboard for the 2600?

Asrock B450 Pro4, probably. I have the B350 version, it's a really solid board.

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Asrock B450 Pro4, probably. I have the B350 version, it's a really solid board.

i keep checking motherboards on pcpartpicker and it says b350 is uncompatible...

[Reznik]

If budget allows definitely step up to the 6 core now.  If you get the 1300 I bet within a year or two you will want or need more CPU and end up upgrading anyhow.  Whereas if you get the 6 core now you should be set for a few years anyways. 

[Stefan Payne]

17 minutes ago, Lilninjsways said:

is it worth the extra little bit of money for the ryzen 5? or stick with the ryzen 3? (i know this may sound like a dumb question but i want to make the most out of my money)

The Ryzen 2400G is around 150€, for only 10-20€ more, you can get either a 1600 or even the 2600, wich are both better choices.

The 2400G is a bit on the pricey side and should be around 100€ or so...

[grss1982]

13 minutes ago, Lilninjsways said:

im just upgrading my cpu from the g4560 i have currently... i have a 1050ti

What board do you have for that?  Maybe all you need is a processor drop in upgrade.

 

Like maybe a used 6th generation i7 or i5, perhaps?

[Stefan Payne]

2 minutes ago, Lilninjsways said:

i keep checking motherboards on pcpartpicker and it says b350 is uncompatible...

They are not but kinda are.

 

In short:
Out of the Box: They won't work.

You need a Ryzen 1000 Series CPU or a Bulldozer based APU to flash the newest BIOS, then the 2000 series works.

 

But since the price difference isn't that huge, I don't think that its worth it.

[Crunchy Dragon]

5 minutes ago, Lilninjsways said:

i keep checking motherboards on pcpartpicker and it says b350 is uncompatible...

B350 requires a BIOS update.

 

Look at the B450 Pro4 instead if you want guaranteed compatibility out of the box.

[Stefan Payne]

2 minutes ago, grss1982 said:

What board do you have for that?  Maybe all you need is a processor drop in upgrade.

Like maybe a used 6th generation i7 or i5, perhaps?

Good idea, in theory.

In practice the price of CPUs for that system is just too high so that it is actually cheaper and better to replace the Board with the CPU. 

Bad situation but that's how it is...

 

And the 8 and 9k Intel series is also incompatible, so that only leaves 6 and 7k series - wich are rather expensive.

I wouldn't want to buy a 4 Core CPU for 200€.