Cpu for plex and gaming at the same time

Sep 19, 2018
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Which cpu prefers to play and use plex at the same time.

I7 8700k or I5 8600k?

I've heard something about plex just using core and not threds.
If this is correct, there is no need to spend money on I7

I have a I5 3550 now and it can’t handle it any more
 
Solution
If planning on gaming and other tasking, then I'd go 8700K, assuming you don't wish to wait and see what 9900K brings to the table in a month or two..