I'm building my first PC and trying to decide between the Ryzen 5 7600 and the Intel i5-14600KF. I only want to consider these two options, so please don't suggest any other CPUs. My graphics card will be a 9060 XT with 16GB, and I'm concerned about avoiding any potential bottleneck issues.
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I'd go with the Ryzen 5 7600. It offers better upgradeability since you can use future AM5 chips, while the Intel 14600KF is limited to just better 14th gen options.
I have the 7600, and it overclocks really well—up to 5.3GHz. It runs games like Minecraft at 4K hitting 160fps. If you're looking for future upgrades, this is a solid choice. I might upgrade to the next AM5 generation chip when it comes out too.
The i5-14600KF has the edge in speed—it’s about 17% faster. If you can swing it, definitely look for the "K" version for extra performance.
I’ll see if I can get the K version, thanks for the advice!
You might want to check out the Ryzen 9600X too! It's not too much more expensive and offers great long-term upgrade options. But honestly, don’t stress about bottlenecks; it's an overhyped concern.
I wanted to go for the 9600X, but it's out of my budget—about $100 more here.
Definitely the 7600. I don't trust Intel's platform—it seems like a dead end. Plus, forget about all the bottleneck fear; neither CPU is going to bottleneck your 9060 XT.
How likely is it that I'll run into degradation issues with this setup?
That makes sense, thanks for the tip!