What CPU for 1440p.144hz gaming?

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I'm planning to pair a CPU with the GTX 1080 Ti to run on a 1440p/144hz monitor. I'm only going to be doing gaming with maybe a Skype call open in the background and a couple of tabs pulled up. Based on this, should I go with something like the 7700K or a Ryzen?

I want a CPU that'll last me for a few years and it seems that with games like BF1 which utilizes the CPU a lot and the upcoming Battlefront 2 which will likely do that to an even greater extend, that the Ryzen is the way to go for the future, but I'm not yet sold on either one.
 
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Look through the graphs and see how the CPUs compare. I chose due to overall better gaming performance in the 7700k.

http://www.computertown.com.au/info/2017/03/07/gaming-benchmark-amd-ryzen-vs-intel-cpu-16-games-tested/
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I bought the 7700k yesterday over the Ryzen 1700 because all benchmarks shows it does better in BF1 at 1440p. If i saw otherwise I would have gotten the Ryzen cpu. Also, I don't stream, so I don't need extra cores. If you want to stream the game then I would lean towards Ryzen. With that said, I can't wait to finish my new build and compare it to my old cpu.
 
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You sure? Because he is asking about 1440p not 1080p.

http://www.toptengamer.com/amd-ryzen-7-1700-vs-intel-i7-7700k-1800x/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYvrws9Ntts

Now if you are not planning to OC any want to play on 1080p then yes the 7700 better.

Regards,
 
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Cool. thanks. You cited two sources I have never heard of before. And seem to have little to no following.

I'll share reputable sites:
http://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2822-amd-ryzen-r7-1800x-review-premiere-blender-fps-benchmarks/page-7
 
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Will sorry to disappoint you:
1- BF1 is one of the games that love more cores, and in a hell load of videos on YouTube the Ryzen CPUs usage was around 50% while the 7700 is setting at 100%.
2- If you look closely on the benchmarks setup you will see that te RAM used for the 7700 is 3200Mhz while Ryzen is 2933MHz, the link below as well shows the 7700 is better because different RAM speeds where used.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1625084/various-1080-ti-reviews-intel-7700k-vs-ryzen-1800x-1080-ti
3- PaulsHardware refused to benchmark the games sent by AMD that included BF1, which is enough a proof who is better for games that love more cores.

But all reviewers agree on one thing, BF1 is a game that work better with more cores if you are targeting high in-game presets.

Regards,
 
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Depending on shadow quailty and texture loading, CPU can still play a role.
 
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I've looked at BF1 videos on YouTube and I don't think I've ever seen the CPU usage at 100%. But maybe I just haven't looked at the right videos. Based on my above specifications, do you think I should go with a Ryzen or the 7700K?
 
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