My new build - AMD or Intel

[redrabbit29]

I'm building my first computer after my last one from 9 years ago finally died. I thought I had it clear in my head I will get an Intel i7-7700k 4.2ghz.

I discussed it with my friend who knows a bit more about recent hardware updates and said the new AMDs are better speeds and cheaper.

I know that's generally always been their selling point, but is this worth considering?

Sorry for the general post, I am researching but just didn't know where to start

 

[redrabbit29]

I'm willing to wait around 10 days. I have a credit card coming which I will use to purchase the computer for around £1500-2000. Some items I will choose to upgrade later, such as the GFX card.

The computer is for programming, VMs, pen testing, some image editing.

I don't play games but want the option at least to try.

My old computer I will turn into a "target machine" or server, so I will run that seperately but on a network.

My hunch is to just go for the i7 which has been my plan for about 6 months