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redredwork

Ryzen 5 1600 vs i7-7700 (non-k)

So I was thinking of buying a new Ryzen 5 1600 for around 250€, but I found a guy selling a i7-7700 for 200€.

I will mostly use this PC for gaming/media, and occasionally for running a development virtual machine. I only play Blizzard games, so they are no usually that intensive or have the best gfx.

I like AMD but I am not a fanboy, I am best bang for buck guy, so cheaper is always good on my book.

Right now I have 2 setups in mind all new Ryzen/MB/DDR4(3000mhz) for €520 vs the intel used (bought in February ) 7700/MB/DDR4(2400) for €400

Is the new Ryzen setup worth the extra €120?

Posted Apr 12, 2017, 1:27 PM UTC

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rudedood•

i7 7700.

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xMuddy•

Well I'd say it depends on when you want to upgrade after this purchase. If you have a slightly longer timeline in mind, definitely go with Ryzen. Also you'll be able to squeeze out pretty nice performance boosts with a moderate overclock, while the i7 is locked and comes with a way worse cooler if you're going the stock route.

So yes but it depends.

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redredworkOP•

I am running a Phenom II X4 right, so yeah I don't upgrade that often. If OC is an option I will probably do it, but it's not something I look that much into it because my pc room is usually very hot from March till October so the temps are always very high

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genos1213•

I'd say the i7 7700 is the better bang for buck for that price. They'd have to be the same price to consider ryzen 1600 imo.

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redredworkOP•

I have been looking for ryzen 5 deals, but they are pretty much the same price everywhere in Europe

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Wooshio•

7700 will run Blizzard games better, and since you are saving €120 it's hard to justify Ryzen cost wise.

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ab_chamona•

for 200 cant go wrong with the 7700 but you probably will benefit from having 6c/12t for your workload but overall 200€ is really a good price

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aguywholikestea•

I7 7700k beats the ryzen in games and since you can get it for less you should go that way

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