8600k / R5 2600

[drsocha]

Hi, I really can't decide which one to get, even if I checked lots of comparisons. The only problem is most of the comparisons are in ultra settings, but I would be satisfied with FPS games running over 120 fps on medium to high settings with shadows, anti-aliasing, post-processing ... turned off. As long as I get +120 it's ok.

I have 1080p 144Hz monitor and GTX 980 (future upgrade to 1080). I know that 8600K would get better frames no questions asked, but R5 2600 build is 200€ cheaper and has 12 threads, which would help with future games that require more threads.

My question is, would I be able to push constantly +120 frames as stated before(FPS games, settings tweaked) with the R5 2600 (oc to 4.0 - 4.2) or is that simply unacceptable/unachievable?

(If possible, I would really want to save money otherwise, I will switch to 8600K, since I will be using the system for the next 3 years.)

 

[vMax]

The issue you will have is that you will struggle to maintain 120FPS on the R5 2600 consistently even with an overclock on the R5 2600. But it depends on the games you are going to play. Which are the primary games that you are going to be playing?

 

[drsocha]

I'm not sure about the battlefield 1 and 5 with the 30 or 60 players in multiplayer.

 

[vMax]

Okay. on battlefield 1 you are just about okay with the 2600 especially overclocked to 4.1 to 4.2Ghz...On Battlefield 5 with reduced settings you should aslo be just about okay.

To be honest the 8600K would be the better CPU for your gaming as it can sustain high FPS and will of course be better than the 2600 in gaming especially at 1080p high refresh rate. And if it is going to last you for the next 3 years, the 8600K overclocks extremely well and 5GHz is within fairly easy reach and 4.8GHz all core all day long......but only you can decide as making sure you get the best value is also important...