I'm in the market for a new processor and I'm torn between getting the Ryzen 7700X or the Intel 8700G. I've got a GTX 750 Ti right now, and I'm wondering if it's worth investing in the 7700X, or if I should go for the 8700G instead. My main focus is playing CS2 and doing some editing on the side. Any advice?
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If you're not upgrading the GPU right now, I'd say the 8700G is a solid choice and would be a good step up from your current setup. If you do plan to upgrade your GPU later, consider getting something like a used RX 470 or GTX 1060. The 7700X is better for editing, but the integrated GPU on the 8700G is significantly better than what you have right now, which might help in gaming too.
Honestly, you might want to consider upgrading your GPU too since the GTX 750 Ti is pretty outdated. If you're looking at CPUs, the 7700X is great, but if you're sticking with that GPU, it could bottleneck your performance. Maybe look into a 7800X3D if you can, but the 7700X will still serve you well for editing and gaming.
True, but I think focusing on getting a good CPU first might be a smarter move, especially since your current processor (AMD FX-6300) isn't cutting it anymore.
You'll need to check if your motherboard can support the new CPU. Do you have a compatible motherboard?
Yeah, I've got the X670E-Plus, so I should be good on that front.
The 7700X will definitely help with your editing tasks. That said, the performance of the integrated GPU on the 8700G is about 50% higher than your GTX 750 Ti, which might give you some gaming boost. Just keep in mind it pulls from system RAM, so make sure you have enough for what you want to do. If you've got sufficient RAM, gaming performance with that could be quite good!
Thanks for clarifying that! I'll keep the RAM situation in mind.
You need to remember that the GTX 750 Ti is likely going to be your biggest bottleneck. If you want improvements in both gaming and editing, you'll benefit more from a better GPU rather than just changing the CPU right away. Consider something like an RTX 5060 Ti for a nice upgrade, even if it's a bit on the pricey side.
That's exactly why I want to upgrade my CPU first! That FX-6300 is just too old to handle anything smoothly nowadays.
Thanks! I'm probably going to want a new GPU down the line, but for now, CS2 is really my priority.