I have a AMD 8350 and have had the exact processor as you before. Many ways to improve the system in the bios in those older systems. Also might want to stick with 7 if I am being honest. 10 can work and got it to work on old systems just not as efficient.Tiny 10 is an example of an over-stripped ISO. You're probably better off using the GamerOS preset as a starting point, since it's lean but still functional.
Depends on OPs needs but for basic stuff debian is good enough and debian live images have got me out of crap creek many times. I am just about to recover files from a broken w7-laptop test install with debian live.I think it would be the best alternative.
This is like comparing oranges and apples. Games mostly uses GPU and video editing uses CPU unless you use some hardware acceleration feature of video card.gaming or HD (1080p or less) video editing?
You calling me a greenhorn....that's fighting words lol. Adding on to what Garlin has said. Lower end machines still have a purpose but not as much as modern ones.If you're adding video effects (overlays, transitions), then your software has to temporarily convert the source to uncompressed data. This will put a heavy burden on CPU and disk. And re-compress it back to MPEG when done. This gets worse if your video is 2K or 4K resolution.
The question is how much is your time worth, compared to the PC's cost? That's why pros use such heavy machines.