I'm currently running a build with a Ryzen 3 2200G, GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, a Gigabyte B450M DS3H motherboard, and a 512GB SSD. I mainly use my PC for basic video editing and I'm not into high-end gaming or ultra settings. I'm trying to decide between the Ryzen 5 5500 and the Ryzen 5 3600, especially since the 3600 is slightly cheaper. Which one should I go for?
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In my experience, they both perform similarly, but the 3600 has more cache. However, if the price difference is minor, I'd lean towards the 5500 due to its newer architecture.
If your budget allows, consider going for the Ryzen 5 5600 instead. It's not much more expensive and has double the L3 cache, which can help with performance in the long run.
I opted for the Ryzen 5 3600 because I heard the 5500 only has 8 PCIe lanes, which could be limiting. Just a heads-up, it can run hot; I see around 75-80°C with stock cooling during gaming.
The Ryzen 5 3600 and 5500 are pretty similar in performance, but for tasks like video editing, the 3600 might have a slight edge thanks to its additional cache. Plus, the 3600 supports PCIe Gen 4, while the 5500 is stuck with Gen 3.
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