Future proof has been thrown around for decades.
In these modern times, you will never build a future proof computer.
I built a 12 core monster in 2021, today an 8 core beats it in everything.
Not sure about that. Seems modern times in X86 the core system (mobo and CPU) may be easier to future proof as long as you upgrade only the GPUs.
What 12 core monster did you build in 2021? 5900X. Dual 6 core CCDs.
Golden cove had faster clocks and 15% better IPC than Zen 3 which came out late 2021.
Then Zen 4 IPC caught up adn Zen 5 exceeded it somewhat.
But Zen 6 IPC due in 2 years or a bit longer only 10-12% IPC uplift.
Everything after Golden Cove/Zen 4 has had underwhelming small IPC uplifts in X86 space with a PCU due 2 years or a little more from now.
What better time to future proof the core system.
GPUs are advancing with big uplifts unlike the core X86 CPUs and mobos now.
To the point Intel and AMD met to try and innovate X86 without much luck.
What better time to future proof on X86 space core systems. And X86 is not going anywhere despite ARM advancements. The ecosystem of X86 software is so much more massive in laptop and desktop space (And laptops still a massive market) than any others