I'm building a new PC with an RTX 5070 next month and I'll mainly use it for video editing in Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as for Blender. I don't plan to upgrade anything besides storage and RAM for at least 5 to 6 years. Given that the I5 14600k costs $210 and the Ryzen 5 9600x is $250 in my city, which CPU should I choose?
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Go with the I5 14600k for sure. It's designed to handle tasks like yours efficiently. Just remember, the BIOS update is key to prevent any issues later.
I'd say the I5 14600k is likely your best bet with more cores/threads and better rendering times in Blender. But yeah, watch out for that BIOS situation—it’s critical to get that sorted right away. A motherboard that supports BIOS flashback would be ideal for an easy update.
If you're focused on productivity, the I5 14600k is a stronger choice. It has more cores and threads, which can really help with rendering tasks in software like Blender and video editing. Just keep in mind that it consumes more power and is on a platform that might not see future updates. Still, given that you're using a powerful GPU like the RTX 5070, it might not be as crucial to have the best CPU as it used to be. For your workload, I’d recommend the 14600k if you can manage the cooler and BIOS updates, since the performance in rendering benchmarks tends to favor it over the 9600x.
Yeah, agree with you! Also, it's great that you're considering a decent cooler. A good setup will maximize your performance!
Solid advice! Just make sure to do that BIOS update before you dive in. It can save you from potential issues down the road.