Which 8 cores CPU will hold up better in gaming? 16 threads 4.4GHz or 8 threads 4.9GHz?

[Mister Woof]

7 hours ago, Zando Bob said:

^^^ 10-15fps differences mean pretty much nothing in actual gameplay unless you're super sensitive, only time it's an issue is when you're trying to meet 60fps. The difference between 45-50fps and 60fps is really, really noticeable. The difference between 110-120 and 140 isn't really noticeable at all. 

There's two things I'd like to discuss here:

 

1: The FPS difference at low resolution may not seem to matter NOW, because they are both above 100 and you may not play at 1080p. In this scenario in a vacuum, the Intel 9700k is a better long term bet for a mid-life GPU upgrade to yield better performance down the line in today's games.

 

HOWEVER

 

2. The 3700x has SMT, and the 9700k doesn't. Even though the 9700k might give better performance with a mid-life GPU upgarde in two years on today's games....the lack of SMT may mean the Intel lacks the efficiency to make that single core headroom matter in new games 2-3 years down the line.

 

So in summary:

 

9700k plays today's games better and will probably give you better performance with a mid-life GPU refresh than the 3700x in today's games, but most likely not with games that come out in 2-3 years.

 

9900k plays today's games better and will give you better performance with a mid-life GPU refresh than the 3700x in both today's and tomorrow's games, but it costs a lot of money.

 

Ergo, get the 3700x.

[Alexroyer]

I think I will buy finally the i9-9900K to be 100% CPU safe for gaming. I found a deal and cost 427€, that's only 60€ more than the Ryzen 3700X and i7-9700K, and then I hope I would be able to sleep at nights knowing that my CPU will never bottleneck mi GPU in 10 years.

[xg32]

15 hours ago, Alexroyer said:

I'm not aiming to play at 144hz in 4-5 years, I know that's stupid, I'm fine playing at smooth 60fps on ultra without worrying about CPU, only buying new GPU. And that isn't happening with my old i5-2500 4c / 4t , 3.3 - 3.7GHz

amd is the better value for 60fps, and since the next gen consoles will be 8c/16t, that's what devs will be working with, i'd get the 3700 with ddr3600 +whatever card you want. I'd only consider the 9700k/9900k if you push over 60, but if u find a cheap 9900k, then go for it.

[Rine0515]

On 8/10/2019 at 3:14 PM, Alexroyer said:

I think I will buy finally the i9-9900K to be 100% CPU safe for gaming. I found a deal and cost 427€, that's only 60€ more than the Ryzen 3700X and i7-9700K, and then I hope I would be able to sleep at nights knowing that my CPU will never bottleneck mi GPU in 10 years.

I too in a same position with my i5 6600 3.3ghz-3.9ghz, also wanted to upgrade with same idea in mind (FUTURE PROOF and ONLY GAMING). I was in dilemma to whether upgrade my rig now or wait for next Gen AMD or INTEL and found that there always will be NEXT GENERATION upgrade waiting, cycle goes on so I'm not waiting anymore just gonna go with upgrade(For peace of mind).

3700x and 9700k at same price too in my country and from this thread, I also concluded i9 9900k is best i can go with, It can make GPU to offer it's BEST PERMOMANCE available and if FPS not according to my need and I can CHANGE my GPU in FUTURE to my needed FPS (No need to worry About CPU losing FPS) and only changing my GPU if needs be.

[ 9700k+AIO = 9900k (30$ish Less) ]

 

What AMD gives is that i can update my system for almost half the cost but i it will lose some fps too (WHETHER it's 1 or 10 or 20 or 40). So i have to upgrade it for atleast in 2 years or more (To keep CPU and GPU Performance OPTIMAL) and the TOTAL COST SPEND ON SYSTEM will RISE too as I UPGRADE, then there is socket change for next GENERATIONs (IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN SOCKET) mobo cost added more to a total spent, THAT'S A HASSLE (FOR ME)

 

AND ALL THE MORE i9900k (PRICE DROPPED to less than 3900X) is Not BAD WITH WORKLOADS EITHER (my LIGHT usage PHOTOSHOP and Premier PRO)

If anyone one want to share there thoughts, Is appreciated I'll be upgrading my rig around Sep 20 or so. (When my salary comes)

 

RESOLUTION - 1440p 75hz IPS (ULTRA PRESET)

GPU - 1080ti

 

And WHAT if i use air cooler (Noctua's Beast) if it's sufficient or go for AIO Route, and with 9900k memory speed required(Since DDR5 might not be coming for at least 3-4 years, FOR GAMING NEEDS)