jimmysmitty :
eli_singer :
I don't understand the logic here.
The 9900k semms to be beating the 7820x, for less money, while the 9800x that is suppused to replace the 7820x shows pretty much no improvement which begs the question, why pay more for the 9800x when you can get the same if not better performance from the 9900k?
I'm confused.
The platform. The LGA2066 is geared with more than just gaming in mind. It has quad channel DDR4 and 44 CPU PCIe lanes vs dual channel DDR4 and 16 CPU PCIe lanes. It also uses a different connection interface thats quite a bit faster.
Well having a 7820x rig with 64gb of ram i can't see any benefit going with the new 9800x.
I can actually sell my current MB and CPU and get the best z390 board with the 9900k for less money and better performance.
I'm not talking about the higher end of their lineup, but looking at the lower end it seems really wierd to me.
I thought upgrading to the new x lineup butt can't see any benefit on the lower end (and affordable) of the lineup.
Am i right that if I'm not planning going with more than 64gb of ram and utilizing more than 28 lanes i rather go z390&9900k route instead of 9800x route?