Should I Get The Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, 7600 or Intel i5 12400f, 12600kf, 13400f, 13600kf?

Lflyingnimbus on 23/01/2023 - 09:54
Last edited 23/01/2023 - 12:27 by 1 other user

Hey all, my goal is to build a really solid value PC that will last me for the next 5 years. Currently got an RTX 3070 with a 1440p 165hz monitor and I want to pair it with a solid CPU.

Use case will be mostly gaming but I'm looking to get into entry level video editing soon and worried that 6 cores in 2023 just wont cut it especially not in the future.

I'm just abit conflicted with all the super high motherboard prices for AM4, AM5 and right now Intel seems to be really competitive. As of right now the 5600X is $250, 5700x is $276 (almost ATL), 7600 is $369 and Intel is around the $249-$400 mark.

My priority is pricing/value over everything else. Right now I don't care about DDR5 or upgradability down the path because I know whatever I get right now will still be extremely strong for at least 5 years and when that time comes, i'll probably just build another PC.

Please advise me on this. Thanks in advance

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  • Fergy1987 on 23/01/2023 - 09:59

    Which Intel

    • flyingnimbus on 23/01/2023 - 10:04

      Just updated title. Tossing up between the Ryzen 5 5600X, 5700X, 7600 or Intel i5 12400f, 12600kf, 13400f, 13600kf.

      I want the best price/fps but also need to consider whether getting a 6 or 8 core and motherboard prices.

  • QF99 on 23/01/2023 - 10:09
    +2

    Best value would be the 5600 (non x), though you'd be stuck with a dead am4 platform. You could also consider a b660 board along with cpus like the i5-12400f, i5-13400f.

    • LolComputers on 23/01/2023 - 10:19

      Given that he wants to do video editing, I would steer clear from the i5's

      • QF99 on 23/01/2023 - 10:54
        +1

        OP didn't specify if he was doing professional video editing, so the i5 lineup would be fine for just some casual video editing

  • dogboy on 23/01/2023 - 10:21

    I reckon 12400 with Z690 MB. This CPU is rated by Toms Hardware as best bang for buck (https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-cpus,3986.html). Check out the following "Excellent Intel Gaming/Streaming Build" https://au.pcpartpicker.com/guide/fbH9TW/excellent-intel-gam…. The only change I would suggest is going from B660 to Z690 for forwards compatability.

    • rainbowunicorn on 23/01/2023 - 13:19

      don't need a z690 for a cpu that doesn't oc.

      • dogboy on 23/01/2023 - 13:25

        I didn't say 12400f, I said 12400.

        • rainbowunicorn on 23/01/2023 - 14:22
          +1

          yep, it's still non K which means you need a specific board that supports BCLK oc.
          Also B660 support the same CPUs as Z690.
          12400 doesn't perform as well in editing as 5600.

  • surethang on 23/01/2023 - 10:45
    +2

    5700X at $276 is a good price if you can get that. Everywhere I looked has it at around $300 minimum. And if video editing is going to be your thing, and you go with the AM4 platform, the extra 5700X cores are probably worth it at that price.

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/JmhFf7/amd-ryzen-7-5700x…
    https://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=5700x&spos=3

    The 5600X is only slightly faster than the 5600, but you can get the 5600 for $50 less. So as others have said, go for the 5600 over the 5600X.

    Midrange AM4 motherboards have gone up in the last 6-9 months, but when you match quality and features, they're still about the same as the equivalent Intel motherboards.

    If you're on a budget, 7600 + AM5 + DDR5 memory is probably out, because they're still higher premium priced being new-ish. Fortunately the prices are steadily dropping, so if you can wait a few months, this combination will get better.

  • Steakz on 23/01/2023 - 11:16
    +1

    The recently announced/released Intel i5-13500 deserves a mention.

    • picket23 on 23/02/2023 - 04:50

      Haven't seen it at a price that makes it worth mentioning yet IMO. For gaming with DDR4 it's barely faster than a 5600 at double the price. Faster with DDR5 but at that point I'd spend a bit more on a 13600k or if just gaming maybe AM5. Or step down to a 12600k if you can find one cheap.

      It seems very decent for multithreaded productivity apps for the few here that do things other than OZB and gaming. But then you can probably justify a 13600k again…

  • ekwipt on 23/01/2023 - 11:47
    +2

    If you want to Video Edit with it as well I’d get the fastest Intel you can afford

  • kekw on 23/01/2023 - 11:48

    let's just say 5600 (non x) won't be bottle necking a 3070 at 1440p, for the price it is hard to beat.

    For video editing is hard to give suggestion because really the only limiting factor is your budget. That said, the better the CPU the faster it renders (In this case, 5700x over 5600).

    I know whatever I get right now will still be extremely strong for at least 5 years

    That might not be the case given with your specs, you probably be struggling to run RDR2 (4 years old game, max-out) at 2k60 stably.

    I did suggest going for new gen AM5 for better upgradability.

  • ReaperX22 on 23/01/2023 - 12:22

    Also consider the video editing program you're going to use. If they can utilise your graphics card, cpu choice is less impactful as the gpu will do it faster.

    My vote is a 5700x on sale.

  • rainbowunicorn on 23/01/2023 - 13:28

    5600 non x or 5700x on x570 or b550 boards (DDR4) is best "budget" pick. Non x variants can easily obtain x performance with pbo.
    Intel 12/13th gen cpus with E cores on are better than the AMD counterparts at the same cpu price point. e.g. 12600k beats 7600x in adobe benchmarks.

  • SydStrand on 23/01/2023 - 14:40

    As mentioned, if you want this build to have legs and the possibility of upgrading down the line, skip your AMD picks. A4 is end of life, and your mobo will be a dead end, the 5800X3D is the last, best chip for that platform. As mentioned above, if your budget can stretch, DD5 prices are dropping, so you can get a cheap-ish B660 mobo, and pair with 7600.

  • Snoozer on 23/01/2023 - 16:46

    My vote would be the Intel I5-13600. Seems to punch well above its weight.

  • Auspcbuilda on 23/01/2023 - 18:27

    12400F + B660 for cheap $250 + $230 (or less) = $480 + DDR4
    12700KF/13600KF + Z690 for more cores $450 + $280ish = $730ish (there is a 12700KF on Amazon now for $443, 13600KF on ebay $445) + DDR4
    Add around $50 to $80 on MB to go to DDR5 + its cost.
    Rough napkin math there. If you hunt around for specials and discounts, get lower end motherboard (dont recommend) could get the price lower.
    Also factor in a decent cooler for the KF chips, 12400F can get a $30 to $40 air cooler.
    Hope this helps.

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