Next best to AMD 3700X?

[Kemik]

I was looking at the AMD 3700X but prices have gone up recently. I know that often you can pay a lot more for the latest and greatest when actually there isn't a noticeable difference (~5%) between that and a chip that is a lot cheaper as it is older.

What would be the equivalent for the 3700X or is this the best value CPU out there at the minute? It certainly seems popular.

 

[Kemik]

The 3600X is an extremely good chip, in general use not much difference to the 3700X

Cheers. Would you say the difference is worth the £70 if the PC is for five years? Primarily gaming.

 

[Kemik]

Do a net present value calculation on deferring capital outlay.

Now we're talking my language. Any suggestions on the WACC?

Starting to feel like I only need the 3600X and a 5700 XT instead of the 3700X and 2070 Super. Save myself about £180. My monitor is a 1080p 144Hz and I don't see myself buying a new one in the next year unless I really get back into gaming.

 

[Kemik]

Get the baseline 3600 non x now then next year drop in a 3700x when the prices drop due to the 4*** series launching....a stop gap as you will. I got the 3600 from a 3930k and just overclocked the ryzen to 4.2. Job done.

Yeah, this is definetly the way to go as the non X is about 25% cheaper for 3% less performance at best. Keep it for a year or 2 then drop in a 4700/4900x and your good for another 5+ years.

Cheers both - keep stock cooler?

 

[Kemik]

if looking at overclocking defiantly not, even though the cpu is on 7nm, thats still a lot of focust heat which will quickly overwhelm the stock cooler.
if you plan to run at stock speed though it will ok but still run fairly warm. I'd buy a aftermarket cooler anyway as its best to have max cooling so the chip can reach it's boost clocks and keep them for longer

Okay, so go with the 3600 + a Cooler Master 212 for total of £185 vs 3700X for £270. Shame, I really like the look of the stock fan on the 3700X haha. Having the big old tower heatsink hides some of my LEDS