But as the graphics you crave can lean on the GPU so tough call. The i5 path would let you use another graphics card in the future which has me calling the i5 the choice I would make today.
I am planning a super-budget PC build for multi-core performance in software like after Effects, Blender, Toon Boom,etc. I am confused which config to use- AMD Ryzen 3 1200 with GT 1030(can't afford anything more!) OR i5-7400 without any GPU. Gaming will be very rare. Will throw 8 gigs in both. Please help!

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