On 03/06/2024 10:12, Dale wrote:
From this link:https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7600x.html Graphics Capabilities Graphics Model AMD Radeon™ Graphics Graphics Core Count 2 Graphics Frequency 2200 MHz
Yes, the 7600X will have a built in GPU - you're good.I finally upgraded last year to a proper desktop mid tower, after more than 15y, and went for the 7900X - I'm extremely happy with it.
From the Ryzen 7000-series desktop AMD started including a [basic] GPU on almost all of their CPUs so I wouldn't worry about it, as long as you keep your expectations reasonable.
Prior, it used to be that only the G/GT SKU would have a built-in GPU while everything else required a dedicated GPU. 7000-series changed that but also the GPU is a bit lower spec compared to what used to be the G-tier. On the other hand the G tier were lower clocked and not always 'overclockable' if that's something you care about. To make it more confusing, they released the Ryzen 8000 series which is essentially the same Zen 4 architecture, but has the missing G tier SKUs with the GPU essentially having more compute cores. But 8000 series does not have X-tier "unlocked" SKUs.
Anyway, the point is if you don't care about GPU 'horsepower' you'll probably be fine with the 7000X series CPUs built in one. If you do, *maybe* consider 8000G series. However, I would always recommend that if you need a better GPU, then getting a dedicated 2nd hand, older generation GPU would yield considerably better value for money.
Beware of Rant: Can CPU/GPU companies please get their crappy naming schemes in order?AMD is once again trying to copy Intel's naming scheme which has long been the 'root of all evil'. On top of that they are also making it worse when bumping the first digit, without actually introducing a tangible generation uplift but rather a complementary set of SKUs.
Nvidia is no better. What a lot of rubbish.Speaking of Nvidia, the 4000-series are an absolute pass for me, personally. It's another cash grabbing generation just like the 2000 series. They're not 'bad' they're just terribly priced and tiered. Not to mention the whole re-SKU debacle that happened when they first introduced them. Now we're seeing the 'SUPER' sh*t again? Give me a break...
- Victor
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