I'm about to buy a used PC, and I've got a choice between an i5-12400F and an R5 5600X for the same price. The PC is coming with an RTX 3070 and 32GB of DDR4 RAM. I mainly play heavily modded Terraria, Satisfactory, and GTA 5 online, and I want to game at 1440p since my monitor supports it. Any advice on which CPU would be better for my setup? Please, no suggestions about getting a better GPU or CPU—this is my budget limit!
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I’d recommend the R5 5600X. The AM4 platform has a lot of options for used parts and potential upgrades down the road. Plus, it's great for gaming!
5600X is the better pick for gaming overall. The i5-12400F might edge ahead in a few titles, but the 5600X generally performs better, especially when considering editing tasks too.
Really? I thought the i5 had the edge in certain games. Guess it really depends on what you're playing!
You're set with either choice! Both CPUs will handle 1440p gaming well with your RTX 3070. Just pick whichever fits your budget.
Honestly, go with whichever CPU is cheaper, especially if it comes with a motherboard. You'll save some cash and get a solid performance either way!
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into future upgrade options.