0-20k Upgrading from i5 3550: i3 12100F vs Ryzen 3600 for Gaming and Long-Term Usage

Dhanush

Dhanush

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Hey mateys!

I'm looking to upgrade my current build, which consists of an i5 3550 and a GTX 1660 Super. The i5 3550 is quite old and is bottlenecking the performance of my GPU. I'm considering two options: the i3 12100F and the Ryzen 3600.

For gaming, I know the i3 12100F outperforms the Ryzen 3600, especially when paired with my existing GTX 1660 Super. However, I'm also thinking about the long-term usage of my build, beyond gaming.

I'd like to know which processor is better suited for non-gaming tasks, such as:
  • Video editing and content creation
  • Streaming and multitasking
Considering I already have the GTX 1660 Super, I'm looking for a processor that will not only provide a good gaming experience but also handle other tasks efficiently.

From what I've gathered, the Ryzen 3600 has more cores and threads, which could be beneficial for tasks that utilize multi-threading. On the other hand, the i3 12100F has a higher single-thread performance, which might be advantageous for tasks that rely on single-threaded workloads.

I'd love to hear your opinions and experiences with these processors. Which one do you think is better suited for my needs, considering both gaming and long-term usage?

Thanks in advance for your input!
 
Dhanush said:
I'd love to hear your opinions and experiences with these processors. Which one do you think is better suited for my needs, considering both gaming and long-term usage?
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They're close enough in performance to make either pick a 'safe' choice. For Adobe apps, I'd go with the Intel build because it gives you the option to swap in a 12600K down the line, which outperforms a Ryzen 7 5800X in the Adobe suite.
 
Honestly both are good but for future upgrade you might have a better options with intel because its a newer platform. long term in gaming you would have x3d option with amd which is huge
 
So, what is your budget for the upgrade? It makes no sense to upgrade a super old system with old hardware. The old Ryzen cpus were ok, but not good. Intel would be better. But if you have the money for a ryzen 5600 or 5800x, it would make much more sense. Also you will need an Am4 board.
 
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