1600 or 1700? value, building PC

miftamail.huda · Sep 25, 2017

Hi ,

We all know that 1700 is definetely faster,

but in term of value

should i go with with 1700 or 1600 and save the $ for getting better GPU?

thanks

tim.ladinek · Sep 25, 2017

IF YOU play games then invest more in a gpu and get the 1600

ThomasKK · Sep 25, 2017

Save for a better GPU if u play games often.

Get a better CPU if u do a lot of multitasking or streaming or video editing.

Eximo · Sep 25, 2017

Agreed. You can always upgrade either later, so it isn't too big a deal.

Should be at least one or two more CPUs for the socket and PCIe 3.0 is going to be viable for many years to come.

JackNaylorPE · Sep 25, 2017

If the usage is gaming ... I'd have to say neither. Intel offers more bang for the buck across the board ... and what you give up is significant ... High power draw, limited memory frequency options, limited memory compatibility, Setup complicated (memory, HPET, CCX, SMT, and power profile), Overclocking barely worth it, Requires optimized apps of which there are not man and lacks integrated graphics for use by that 2nd monitor.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (8.8 Rating) - "Gaming performance doesn't match up to competing Intel parts"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_3_1200/21.html

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.4 GHz (9.0 rating) - "Gaming performance slightly behind Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_3_1300X/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz (7.9 Rating) - "Gaming performance in the league of cheaper Core i3 dual-core parts"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1400/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz (8.8 Rating)- Gaming frame-rates lower than competing Intel chips
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1500X/20.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz (9.3 rating) - "Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1600/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz (9.1 rating) - "Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1600X/20.html

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6 GHz (8.6 rating) - "Limited game performance"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_7_1800X/16.html

If there will be significant us (> 25%-35%) multitreaded apps (other than video editing) and CPU budget is under $390, then Ryzen makes perfect sense.

Also.... GOU increased generation to generation have been in single digits ... low single digits. GPUs generation to generation can exceed 50%.

miftamail.huda · Sep 25, 2017

JackNaylorPE :

If the usage is gaming ... I'd have to say neither. Intel offers more bang for the buck across the board ... and what you give up is significant ... High power draw, limited memory frequency options, limited memory compatibility, Setup complicated (memory, HPET, CCX, SMT, and power profile), Overclocking barely worth it, Requires optimized apps of which there are not man and lacks integrated graphics for use by that 2nd monitor.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (8.8 Rating) - "Gaming performance doesn't match up to competing Intel parts"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_3_1200/21.html

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.4 GHz (9.0 rating) - "Gaming performance slightly behind Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_3_1300X/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz (7.9 Rating) - "Gaming performance in the league of cheaper Core i3 dual-core parts"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1400/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz (8.8 Rating)- Gaming frame-rates lower than competing Intel chips
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1500X/20.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz (9.3 rating) - "Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1600/21.html

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz (9.1 rating) - "Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_5_1600X/20.html

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6 GHz (8.6 rating) - "Limited game performance"
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_7_1800X/16.html

If there will be significant us (> 25%-35%) multitreaded apps (other than video editing) and CPU budget is under $390, then Ryzen makes perfect sense.

Also.... GOU increased generation to generation have been in single digits ... low single digits. GPUs generation to generation can exceed 50%.

thanks for the answer,

im still considering , my budget can afford i5-7600k
i do light editing, programming, multimedia
but mainly for gaming

what u think?

mdd1963 · Sep 26, 2017

1600 is enough for gaming, to be sure; if also a simultaneous streamer, and would like a little more insurance for growth, the 1700 will do quite nicely as well..

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