Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel i7-7700K

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

Hi guys,

Look i know there probs a tone of this already, but id like to find out in regards to my own planned build. I plan on building a PC for mainly gaming use and maybe the occasional use for video rendering and stuff. But i dont really do any video stuff but would want to make sure that my cpu would still be okay for it if i ever did start doing that sort of stuff. (if ya know wat i mean) . I plan on using a GTX 1070.

So it comes down to my question should i get and Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel i7-7700K?

Any thoughts be appreciated.

Cheers.

Update* dont really intend on overclocking my cpu , not that wont but i just plan on playing fresh from the box .

jimmyEatWord · Aug 5, 2017

an i7 7700k wont bottleneck your gpu

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

jimmyEatWord :

yeah i know it would be fine, im just wondering whats the best card i should go for.

Shektron · Aug 5, 2017

What's your monitor(exact model)? What refresh rate and resolution are you going to play at?

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

Shektron :

My monitor i look at getting is an "ASUS VG248QE 24" Full HD 1920x1080 144Hz 1ms HDMI Gaming Monitor"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Just plan on a 144Hz monitor at 1080p .

Shektron · Aug 5, 2017

You can get Ryzen 5 1600, but remember that the CPU may bottleneck at that high FPS, so you won't always be getting 144 FPS(but you won't get that with a 7700K either). With a 7700K, the FPS will be higher, but that does not mean you will get 144 FPS fixed still. Considering your needs and such, it's best you go for the Ryzen 5 1600, for reasons that have been repeated on multiple threads - better longevity, better value, better platform support, and comes with a great stock cooler.

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

azza_01 :

Shektron :

ah thanks man for your opinion will consider it

ARICH5 · Aug 5, 2017

Shektron :

gaming programmers and mobo manufactureres have barely caught up to ryzen, not to mention amd drivers. smh, intel i7 7700 is the most powerful gaming cpu hands down.

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

ARICH5 :

Shektron :

gaming programmers and mobo manufactureres have barely caught up to ryzen, not to mention amd drivers. smh, intel i7 7700 is the most powerful gaming cpu hands down.

ah yeah can agree on that , and yeah from looking at gaming benchmarks the i7-7700K does take the lead in FPS .

mdd1963 · Aug 5, 2017

7700K still rules at gaming....yes, it costs more than 1600

RYzen is better if you intend to render and/or live stream WHILE gaming....

Here's a gaming comparison of 1700 and 7700K (the 1600 performs quite similarly when both are same clock speeds of 3.9 GHz...) at 10080,1440, and 4k...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oRLSotvcpA&t=632s

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

mdd1963 :

yeah good point cheers

mdd1963 · Aug 5, 2017

some games at 1080P had the 7700K with a mere 49% advantage...some at 20%...some 10%...choose your game and resolutions....

The 7700K does need a satisfactory cooler though, adding from $40-$88 to cost...

Shektron · Aug 5, 2017

All those siding with the 7700K, yes it's the current best, but not for long. Ryzen optimizations have already begun, and the difference between Ryzen and the 7700K is quite minimal, while the 7700K, along with its platform and cooler, will cost far more than the R5 1600. Is it really worth spending so much more for a difference of 6-15 FPS?Also, the 7700K won't last long in games, as games begin using more and more cores, while the 6 cores of the R5 will last far longer.

The 7700K is king, but its rule is ending. Deal with it already.

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

Shektron :

Yeah i agree . If i get the 7700K it will make my build pretty much on line of my budget , where as if i use the R5 1600 i will be comfy within budget. id be pretty happy with at least 60FPS and over so i guess its looking like its not worth the extra $

Shektron · Aug 5, 2017

azza_01 :

For 60 FPS, the 7700K is a fool's errand. Getting the 7700K only makes sense for greater than 144 FPS, nothing else. Even for that frequency, a good option would be waiting for Coffee Lake - it's a long wait, but might be worth it.

But for 60 FPS, the Ryzen 1600 is the deal of the hour.

azza_01 · Aug 5, 2017

Shektron :

azza_01 :

For 60 FPS, the 7700K is a fool's errand. Getting the 7700K only makes sense for greater than 144 FPS, nothing else. Even for that frequency, a good option would be waiting for Coffee Lake - it's a long wait, but might be worth it.

But for 60 FPS, the Ryzen 1600 is the deal of the hour.

yep looks like ill be going for the Ryzen 1600

mdd1963 · Aug 5, 2017

http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3009-amd-r7-1700-vs-i7-7700k-144hz-gaming

Discusses the ~20-60% framerate advantages of the 7700K at 1080P over a 1700, including one OC'd to 3.9 GHz...(the 1600 performs similarly in gaming, if not a tad less at times)

For a mostly gaming rig, I'd think it over carefully, but...good luck

mdd1963 · Aug 5, 2017

Oh, and as for the GTX1070, have you heard of the Vega 56? Coming soon, and allegedly preliminary testing shows it laying a nice steamroll/smackdown on the 1070....might be worth waiting, depending on time of your build.

Good luck

Shektron · Aug 5, 2017

mdd1963 :

We're talking a significant increase in ONE game for a total increase in price ranging from $150 to $250. Yes, Dota 2 really benefits, but out of all those benchmarks they have shown, this is the only one which has some significant difference, with the 7700k hitting 144 FPS and the Ryzen 7 not hitting 144 FPS. In most others the difference is either so small it won't be noticeable or it won't matter because both processors get over 144 FPS.

Seriously, it's not worth the extra money.

azza_01 · Aug 6, 2017

Yeah i think id spend my money for better value on the ryzen

Shektron · Aug 6, 2017

azza_01 :

That's a good decision, trust me.

xaviertansync · Apr 22, 2018

Shektron :

azza_01 :

For 60 FPS, the 7700K is a fool's errand. Getting the 7700K only makes sense for greater than 144 FPS, nothing else. Even for that frequency, a good option would be waiting for Coffee Lake - it's a long wait, but might be worth it.

But for 60 FPS, the Ryzen 1600 is the deal of the hour.

Not just a deal of the hour, but a deal that could last up to years! Ryzen 5 1600 is the most decent mid-range chipset at present.

Shektron · Apr 22, 2018

xaviertansync :

Shektron :

Not just a deal of the hour, but a deal that could last up to years! Ryzen 5 1600 is the most decent mid-range chipset at present.

Please don't bump old threads, especially for such pointless comments...

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