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Lowest price on Amazon according to Camelcamelcamel
Microcenter had cheaper by $20 awhile ago but instore only so might be good for anyone who doesn't have Microcenter near them

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-...B08166SLDF Now $259.99 >$264.98 >$259.99
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hy_tek asked this question on 01-25-2022 at 01:19 PM
01-25-2022 at 01:19 PM
Here is a chart comparing the 2

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-5600X/3515vs4084

Roughly a 45% increase in performance overall, but other benefits as well.
01-25-2022 at 01:19 PM
Go 12400 don’t even consider a 5600x. It is a decent upgrade depending on what gpu u have/plan to get.
01-28-2022 at 08:06 AM
Here's a different benchmark, showing 34.2% improvement in single thread, 247% increase overall.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/Intel-i7-6700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-5600X/2565vs3859
leilei787 asked this question on 01-27-2022 at 01:09 PM
01-27-2022 at 01:09 PM
for gaming? Yes.
01-27-2022 at 01:09 PM
I have a 3600 with an overclock so basically a 3600x, and the 5600x is faster by 20%. To me personally 260$ isn’t worth it. Wait until the new cpu chips come out with 3D v cache. Those are supposed to be another 20% faster than the 5000 series
brucelowe3711 asked this question on 01-27-2022 at 01:41 PM
01-27-2022 at 01:41 PM
Huge upgrade.
01-30-2022 at 09:15 AM
Ha ha! I'm still rocking a Phenom II X6 1055T! Yeah time to upgrade but did I pick the worst time in recent memory to start a new build!
hy_tek asked this question on 01-27-2022 at 01:34 PM
01-27-2022 at 01:35 PM
In most cases, yes.

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For those saying go Alderlake, if we already have an AM4 platform, we'd have to sell our MOBOs (and probably for a loss),then, go get an Alder Lake compatible MOBO with the new Alderlake chips.
i dunno why the 5600x isn't going down in price as much. it's a great chip, sure, but alder lake is actually a great competition and a better value proposition at this point.
Idk LGA 1700 mobos are more expensive on average than an am4 and not all 12th gen Intel CPUs come with a cooler (12400 does, but I believe the rest don't, at least at Microcenter). If you are gonna use the stock cooler, it kind of cuts into the price difference for the CPU.

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01-25-2022 at 06:07 AM #3
Newegg also has this price since yesterday this just seems like a response to it

They're also throwing in a free month of Xbox games pass for PC

Edit: ok tested it on this it works too "Congratulations. Your new purchase just earned you a code to redeem access to Xbox Game Pass for 1 month. You will receive an email within 5 days after your item ships with your digital code. Please note only qualifying AMD processors shipped and sold by Amazon.com are eligible for this promotion. One benefit per customer. Offer runs October 26, 2021 - June 20, 2022 while supplies last."
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01-25-2022 at 06:15 AM #4
Unless you're stuck on AM4, just get any Intel 12th gen instead. 12400 + B660-DDR4 should be way cheaper than this and perform better.
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Quote from jenesuispasbava :
Unless you're stuck on AM4, just get any Intel 12th gen instead. 12400 + B660-DDR4 should be way cheaper than this and perform better.
Way cheaper yes. Perform better? Well that's part of the fun of the silicon lottery

It's a slower chip. You're getting what you pay for. I'm buying future proofing. I should be set through this decade
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01-25-2022 at 06:36 AM #6
Quote from jenesuispasbava :
Unless you're stuck on AM4, just get any Intel 12th gen instead. 12400 + B660-DDR4 should be way cheaper than this and perform better.
i dunno why the 5600x isn't going down in price as much. it's a great chip, sure, but alder lake is actually a great competition and a better value proposition at this point.
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B2 Stepping or not?
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01-25-2022 at 06:58 AM #8
Quote from jenesuispasbava :
Unless you're stuck on AM4, just get any Intel 12th gen instead. 12400 + B660-DDR4 should be way cheaper than this and perform better.
Idk LGA 1700 mobos are more expensive on average than an am4 and not all 12th gen Intel CPUs come with a cooler (12400 does, but I believe the rest don't, at least at Microcenter). If you are gonna use the stock cooler, it kind of cuts into the price difference for the CPU.
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01-25-2022 at 07:04 AM #9
If bought this for $290 from Amazon a week ago they will not refund me the difference if I reach out right?
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B2 Stepping or not?
I would surely doubt it. I was just reading about the B2 stepping yesterday, and the impression I got was its coming soon, but not as in this week.
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01-25-2022 at 07:26 AM #11
For those saying go Alderlake, if we already have an AM4 platform, we'd have to sell our MOBOs (and probably for a loss),then, go get an Alder Lake compatible MOBO with the new Alderlake chips.
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01-25-2022 at 07:30 AM #12
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If bought this for $290 from Amazon a week ago they will not refund me the difference if I reach out right?
It is true. I usually buy it again and return the prev one. ( assuming you have amazon prime)
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Way cheaper yes. Perform better? Well that's part of the fun of the silicon lottery

It's a slower chip. You're getting what you pay for. I'm buying future proofing. I should be set through this decade
5600x is future proofing?
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01-25-2022 at 07:32 AM #14
Great deal. Alder Lake motherboards are pricier in general.
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01-25-2022 at 07:35 AM #15
Quote from MushroomkIng :
5600x is future proofing?
...more like back to the future proofing.
Cool
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