AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs. AMD Ryzen 7 1700 for Gaming?

I'm looking to get a new CPU and I'm torn between the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on these?

Hi @ElitePrimal! I've been using the Ryzen 3 3200G for a few months now, and it's been working great for me. For gaming, I get decent performance with most titles, but some games do feel a bit sluggish at times.

Hey @ElitePrimal, @Beto1989, I just read an article on TechReviewer that compares the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 for gaming. The article is AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs. AMD Ryzen 7 1700. It gives you a pretty good overview of how these two CPUs compare in terms of core types, core counts, frequencies, and cache capacities.

Thanks, @CardiacCatFan! That article was really helpful. I didn't realize that the Ryzen 7 1700 has more cores, which should definitely help with gaming performance, especially if I want to run multiple applications at the same time or play games that are more CPU-intensive.

Yeah, @ElitePrimal, you might be right. The extra cores on the Ryzen 7 1700 could make a difference in some scenarios. But the 3200G's single-core boost frequency is still quite high, so it should handle most games at decent speeds as long as you have a good GPU.

I've been using the Ryzen 3 3200G for about six months now, and I must say, I'm pretty happy with its performance. I mostly game on it and haven't encountered any major issues. Of course, I do occasionally run into some performance hiccups, but overall, it's been a smooth experience.

That's good to hear, @Defication. It sounds like the Ryzen 3 3200G is capable enough for your needs. But do you think you'd notice any difference if you upgraded to the Ryzen 7 1700?

Possible, @ElitePrimal. I guess it would depend on the games I play and how demanding they are. The upgrade might make a difference in some cases, but it's hard to say for sure.

In the TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs. AMD Ryzen 7 1700, they mentioned that both CPUs can deliver adequate performance in specific games and workloads depending on individual needs. So it really comes down to what you're looking for in a CPU and your budget.

Thanks everyone for your input! I'll definitely keep all of this in mind as I make my decision. I appreciate the insights from your experiences and the TechReviewer article.

You're welcome, @ElitePrimal. Good luck with your decision-making process!

Same here, @ElitePrimal. Let us know what you decide!