Which cpu for gaming?

[SzaboAttila]

Ryzen 5 1600 or ryzen 5 2600 is it worth the 50euro price difference? The 1600 is 170 and the 2600 is 220-225

[nick name]

If it is for gaming you're gonnna want the higher clock speeds of a Ryzen 2000 CPU.  

[SzaboAttila]

2 minutes ago, nick name said:

If it is for gaming you're gonnna want the higher clock speeds of a Ryzen 2000 CPU.  

I understand that, but that 0,4ghz worth 50euros(60$)?

[RadiatingLight]

1 minute ago, nick name said:

If it is for gaming you're gonnna want the higher clock speeds of a Ryzen 2000 CPU.  

True if it's being kept at stock speeds -- however, @SzaboAttila, if you're a tinkerer, the top overclocked speed of Ryzen 1000 and Ryzen 2000 are pretty similar (4.0 vs like 4.2ghz), and especially if you're fine with spending a few hours to get high RAM clocks, a 1000 series CPU is totally a viable option.

[SzaboAttila]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

True if it's being kept at stock speeds -- however, @SzaboAttila, if you're a tinkerer, the top overclocked speed of Ryzen 1000 and Ryzen 2000 are pretty similar (4.0 vs like 4.2ghz), and especially if you're fine with spending a few hours to get high RAM clocks, a 1000 series CPU is totally a viable option.

What do you think about storeMI and exclusive things only available on ryzen 2000?

[RadiatingLight]

1 minute ago, SzaboAttila said:

What do you think about storeMI and exclusive things only available on ryzen 2000?

StoreMI is pretty much a gimmick IMO -- unless you plan to use it, it's basically worth nothing.

[SzaboAttila]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

StoreMI is pretty much a gimmick IMO -- unless you plan to use it, it's basically worth nothing.

Thank you.

[nick name]

Just now, SzaboAttila said:

What do you think about storeMI and exclusive things only available on ryzen 2000?

I had problems with StoreMI.  I've used it in a boot drive setup and game drive setup and both saw weird stuttering.  It's worse when it presents itself in games, but could be tolerable in other day to day tasks.  The worst part is that there isn't a non-destructive method of removing StoreMI.  Completely destructive and requires a lot of effort to remove.  

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

2 hours ago, SzaboAttila said:

What do you think about storeMI and exclusive things only available on ryzen 2000?

All shit.

[aezakmi]

2 hours ago, SzaboAttila said:

I understand that, but that 0,4ghz worth 50euros(60$)?

Nope, get the 1600 and if you want those 400MHz overclock it, tbh you won't need them just for gaming

 

I picked up the 1700 (over the 2600) and it's great so far.