I'm building a budget PC using the Xeon E5 2680 V3 processor with an RTX 3050. I've seen some benchmarks suggesting it performs well for my needs. My questions are about its everyday performance—like running Discord, Chrome, and similar applications—along with its capability for video editing. Has anyone used this processor recently? What are the pros and cons?
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I've had my E5 2680 V3 running smoothly for three years now, playing games with a 2070 Ti and 32GB of RAM. The only issue I've faced is that sometimes it won’t boot unless I remove some RAM, but that’s a minor inconvenience.
You shouldn't have an issue with the Xeon paired with the RTX 3050; it can handle gaming quite well most of the time. Tasks like Discord and Chrome run great even on less powerful CPUs, so you're covered there. As for video editing, these Xeons sit between the Ryzen 2000 and 3000 series in performance, depending on your workload. Just think about the pricing; sometimes an AM4 build with a Ryzen 3600 or 5600 isn't much more expensive and might be worth looking into! Also, check out the 2697 V3; it’s only about $15 and a bit better than the 2680 V3.
I once used an A4-9125 laptop, so I think I can manage! The 3600 is around $40 more than the 10-dollar 2680 V3, so the price difference is huge for me. Thanks for the advice! Is the performance difference between the 2697 and 2680 noticeable?
The Xeon E5 2680 V3 is definitely a budget-friendly choice. It might feel a bit dated, as it performs on par with CPUs from around 2013, but it still gets the job done. Just be ready to do some workarounds to get Windows installed if that's your OS of choice. In terms of gaming, you might find it limits your framerates compared to modern CPUs, but for basic tasks like Discord and Chrome, you’ll be just fine!
As long as it doesn't lag in everyday usage, it's good enough for me! I could go for a Ryzen 5 5500, but it’s kinda out of my budget.
That's impressive! I'm aiming for a similar setup with 32GB since I run virtual machines for testing servers. Is your son enjoying the build? Any stuttering issues?