[SOLVED] AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs Intel i7 9700k Turbo

[aryanmirdha10]

Pretty straight forward. Which one of the processors is better AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or Intel i7 9700k Turbo. My PC will only be used for ultra high gaming nothing else. Links for both processors:

https://www.amazon.in/AMD-Ryzen-3800X-16-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SXMZLPJ


https://www.amazon.in/Intel-Generation-Processor-Unlocked-Heatsink/dp/B07HHN6KBZ

P.S. - Don't worry about a fan not included with i7 i have a cooler master cpu fan which ill be using

 

[richiestang_78]

I would get the Ryzen, however just get the Ryzen 3700x as the 3800X costs too much for the few % more power you get from it .

For gaming the performance is pretty much identical between the 9700K and 3700X but with Ryzen you get double the threads which will be more helpful for tasks like streaming, video editing etc. Also Ryzen mobos tend to be cheaper.

With Ryzen just be sure to get dual channel memory kit of 3200mhz or faster.

 

[aryanmirdha10]

I would get the Ryzen, however just get the Ryzen 3700x as the 3800X costs too much for the few % more power you get from it .

For gaming the performance is pretty much identical between the 9700K and 3700X but with Ryzen you get double the threads which will be more helpful for tasks like streaming, video editing etc. Also Ryzen mobos tend to be cheaper.

With Ryzen just be sure to get dual channel memory kit of 3200mhz or faster.

Oh ive already bought a ram
Its Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2x8 GB) 2400 mhz

 

[Rogue Leader]

Oh ive already bought a ram
Its Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2x8 GB) 2400 mhz

Return it if you're going to use Ryzen. 2400mhz is kneecapping that processor.

You need 3200mhz or faster. 3600mhz preferably.

 

[aryanmirdha10]

Return it if you're going to use Ryzen. 2400mhz is kneecapping that processor.

You need 3200mhz or faster. 3600mhz preferably.

Alright will look into it. Should i buy Corsair or G.Skill?

 

[GarrettL]

Do you have a Micro Center near you? They have about the best cpu pricing around.

What resolution is your monitor?

A 3700x does well against the 9700k

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umaK8ter5WU

 

[Rogue Leader]

Alright will look into it. Should i buy Corsair or G.Skill?

Either one is a good choice. Buy a set of ram that is on the QVL for the motherboard you decide on. Don't just buy anything.

 

[sizzling]

Do you have a Micro Center near you? They have about the best cpu pricing around.

What resolution is your monitor?

A 3700x does well against the 9700k

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umaK8ter5WU

And thats in a scenario designed to maximise the difference.

 

[aryanmirdha10]

Return it if you're going to use Ryzen. 2400mhz is kneecapping that processor.

You need 3200mhz or faster. 3600mhz preferably.

So will 2 of these work?

https://www.amazon.in/CORSAIR-Vengeance-1x8GB-3200MHZ-Desktop/dp/B07PNW4Q3F

Also is 16 GB ram enough for ultra high end gaming?

 

[Rogue Leader]

So will 2 of these work?

https://www.amazon.in/CORSAIR-Vengeance-1x8GB-3200MHZ-Desktop/dp/B07PNW4Q3F

Also is 16 GB ram enough for ultra high end gaming?

Work? probably.

As I said, pick your motherboard, look at the QVL for the board and pick a kit from the QVL and buy that.

16gb is fine

 

[aryanmirdha10]

Return it if you're going to use Ryzen. 2400mhz is kneecapping that processor.

You need 3200mhz or faster. 3600mhz preferably.

Oh i found this. Seems gud to me
https://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-DDR4-3600MHz-CL18-22-22-42-F4-3600C18D-16GVK/dp/B07YFP4YSN

 

[GarrettL]

Don't buy ram until you've decided on the motherboard.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Oh i found this. Seems gud to me
https://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-DDR4-3600MHz-CL18-22-22-42-F4-3600C18D-16GVK/dp/B07YFP4YSN

For the 86th time, PICK A PROCESSOR AND MOTHERBOARD FIRST, and then select ram from the QVL for the motherboard you select.

Do not just buy ram, it may not work at full speed.

Don't buy ram until you've decided on the motherboard.

What he said.

 

[aryanmirdha10]

For the 86th time, PICK A PROCESSOR AND MOTHERBOARD FIRST, and then select ram from the QVL for the motherboard you select.

Do not just buy ram, it may not work at full speed.



What he said.

Oh sry forgot to mention. Yea my motherboard is Asus ROG Strix X470-F and Processor is AMD Ryzen 7 3700k. Idk where to check their QVL tho...

 

[Rogue Leader]

Oh sry forgot to mention. Yea my motherboard is Asus ROG Strix X470-F and Processor is AMD Ryzen 7 3700k. Idk where to check their QVL tho...

Its here:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...G/Memory_QVL_3rd_Gen_AMD_Ryzen_Processors.pdf

Pick a kit from this list, its sorted by ram speed on the right.

 

[aryanmirdha10]

Its here:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...G/Memory_QVL_3rd_Gen_AMD_Ryzen_Processors.pdf

Pick a kit from this list, its sorted by ram speed on the right.

I know I sound dumb now but wut exactly do I need to match from this list? There no column for QVL

 

[Rogue Leader]

I know I sound dumb now but wut exactly do I need to match from this list? There no column for QVL

The part number column.

Either search for part numbers you have already found, or pick a part number for a brand and speed you want and search for it.

Buy that part number,

 

[aryanmirdha10]

The part number column.

Either search for part numbers you have already found, or pick a part number for a brand and speed you want and search for it.

Buy that part number,

Yup found it F4-3600C18D-16GVK
This G.Skill one i posted works

 

[mdd1963]

3700X is a pretty good deal these days...especially if you can catch it on sale...

If you have the $200-$250 extra to torch, then 9900K is still "The One", vis-a-vis, gaming... (the 9900KS is too silly priced and often the 9900K can hit nearly the same clocks anyway)

 

[GarrettL]

Is that mobo 3000 series capable out of the box?

 

[aryanmirdha10]

Is that mobo 3000 series capable out of the box?

Are u talking about Asus ROG Strix X470-F? Then yes its fully compatible with 3rd gen Ryzen processors