Question CPU: AMD vs. Intel for Writing Software

[Dracowix]

Hello all, I am building my first gaming PC and would like advice on a brand choice of CPU. I’ve done some research on the differences between Intel and AMD with gaming vs. productivity, but I am still unsure on which I should choose. I will be doing plenty of gaming; however, I am also a student of English and am planning on writing plenty of stories and D&D campaigns with various softwares. As this will be with writing software, I don’t think it is going to be as intensive as image or video processing (though I may process a few images for mapping and concept), so AMD may work fine, especially since their processors are usually cheaper and they seem to be more geared toward gaming. Yet, maybe I should choose Intel as then processing writing won’t be an issue.
Here is what I plan to do with this PC:

• 1440p Gaming (I am planning on getting a RX 7800XT)
• Word Processors such as Word or Docs (won’t be as intensive)
• Worldbuilding Software - map creation and imagery, world documentation (histories, races, etc.) (will have multiple programs running at same time for reference while writing)
• Editing Software

Any help from people more knowledgeable than I is much appreciated!

 

[Brian Boru]

Welcome to the forum

planning on writing plenty of stories and D&D campaigns with various softwares. As this will be with writing software, I don’t think it is going to be as intensive as image or video processing (though I may process a few images for mapping and concept)

You need have no concerns about this side of things. Writing and image processing hasn't been a problem for PC for at least 15 years. We do a lot of both in our business here.

Experts will comment on the rest soon, good luck

 

[Why_Me]

Hello all, I am building my first gaming PC and would like advice on a brand choice of CPU. I’ve done some research on the differences between Intel and AMD with gaming vs. productivity, but I am still unsure on which I should choose. I will be doing plenty of gaming; however, I am also a student of English and am planning on writing plenty of stories and D&D campaigns with various softwares. As this will be with writing software, I don’t think it is going to be as intensive as image or video processing (though I may process a few images for mapping and concept), so AMD may work fine, especially since their processors are usually cheaper and they seem to be more geared toward gaming. Yet, maybe I should choose Intel as then processing writing won’t be an issue.
Here is what I plan to do with this PC:

• 1440p Gaming (I am planning on getting a RX 7800XT)
• Word Processors such as Word or Docs (won’t be as intensive)
• Worldbuilding Software - map creation and imagery, world documentation (histories, races, etc.) (will have multiple programs running at same time for reference while writing)
• Editing Software

Any help from people more knowledgeable than I is much appreciated!

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