I don't know if those who buy Intel or AMD are smart or not, but I notice an anomaly with you. More, even. The first is that you upgraded the iGPU and memory. That was your goal, because you don't spend 4 years with a processor with Pentium performance, destroyed by an i3-7100. Combined with the three processors, the expenses were still consistent. Wouldn't it be better to invest in a GTX 1060? Even a 1050Ti destroys the integrated AMD in gaming, it even gives you a fluid experience on YouTube without keeping the processor at 80% (2200G - > 1200 inside).That's 200$ per motherboard upgrade.
So 400$ saved.
Then the 5900X came for 100% free after he reduced consumption of soft drinks for 3-4 months.
Now do the same with my low budget broke setup.
MSI b350 mortar in 2018
2200g
3600 RAM in 2021
5600G in 2022
No dGPU
Almost anyone with an AMD system from 2017+ can upgrade up to 5950X.
What can the 7700K and 8700K motherboard owners upgrade to?
Oh right, only rich people buy intel
Stop defending planned obsolescence.
I'm just saying. You can't say you saved money if you eat dry bread and other seafood.