AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i9-14900K Faceoff

[Admin]

The battle for supremacy in the high-end desktop CPU market has reached a new pinnacle with the release of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, setting the stage for an intense showdown against Intel's Core i9-14900K.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i9-14900K Faceoff : Read more

 

[phxrider]

I'd still buy the AMD if only due to the power usage and heat output of the Intel, if I was building a new PC. (Actually, I'd wait for the X3D version, but I already have a 7950X3D and don't see the need to upgrade unless they really surprise me with something big and totally unexpected with the 9950X3D.)

And AFAIK, no one who can afford high-end gaming systems with a $600 CPU and $700+ in the GPU plays at 1080. It's a benchmark for benchmarking's sake - IMO not anything anyone should worry about in the real world.

 

[tony.dimarzio]

No mention at all of 13th and 14th gen instability issues and silicon degradation. That should be worth at least a point or more toward aggregate scores.

 

[XaiViaR]

Winner:
AMD 7800x3d
If you focusing on gaming, like this article does, then neither of these comparisons are the right one.

 

[Moobear]

Winner:
AMD 7800x3d
If you focusing on gaming, like this article does, then neither of these comparisons are the right one.

Amen

 

[Moobear]

No mention at all of 13th and 14th gen instability issues and silicon degradation. That should be worth at least a point or more toward aggregate scores.

Yeah unbelievable that they give Intel a win with al the issues they are having and potentially advise people buying faulty chips after reading this article.

 

[Gururu]

The 14900 remains a strong chip even against Intel's new offerings. If the fixes hold up, it may have a long life with enthusiasts over the next few years.

 

[logainofhades]

And AFAIK, no one who can afford high-end gaming systems with a $600 CPU and $700+ in the GPU plays at 1080. It's a benchmark for benchmarking's sake - IMO not anything anyone should worry about in the real world.

Actually competitive gamers do such things.

 

[phxrider]

Actually competitive gamers do such things.

Cool. What percent of the market are they?

I'm guessing that niche would want a 7800X3D anyway.

 

[TheHerald]

How did you measure power draw? What kind of limits where in place? Ycruncher only limited to 220w on the 14900k seems off to me. It should be much higher

 

[logainofhades]

Cool. What percent of the market are they?

I'm guessing that niche would want a 7800X3D anyway.

Your claim was no one. 1080p can still be quite demanding, especially for those that want to go all in on RT.

Ultra settings in starfield also could be demanding even at 1080p.