After a day, no one answered my original question.
So, I shall define it with a more detailed post.
First, how does one make an informed decision about what price/performance AMD processor is appropriate to build a Ryzen-powered computer, with a motherboard that has 3-5 USB ports IN the front panel, along with a Mic and Audio jack, a DVD player, and a CF card reader? MB also must have a video card socket for a video card that can drive two 27" monitors.
When I try to understand all the AMD 7000 and 5000 processors, there are too many to assess. Why would I choose one above all others? By buying one processor compared to others, how does real-world performance change? Is a Word doc opened or saved in 1/8th of a second compared to 2 seconds, or what? How do people make component choices without a real-world appreciation about material differences?
On a separate thread, someone suggested Userbenchmark software. Well I installed and try to run it and I could not shoot down 13 enemy spaceships to get past the Capcha, so the program would not activate. I finally found a place to compare a Ryzen 7xxx to my current processor with is about 10 years old (AMD Phenom II, 1075T. That comparison said the new processor would be twice as fast....or, to me, it mean I would save a few seconds in a few applications. So why bother to upgrade of build a new box?
For the techno-geeks here, I appreciate that you have all the answers, but I am not a full-time geek. I use my computer, and I merely want to buy/upgrade once every 10 years. What introductory material should I read? Where can I ask questions?
I tried to ask the HP sales rep who manufactured the MB of the box he suggested. He told me, he would not tell me. End of conversation. Perhaps this post will elicit a clue.
