Workstation build 2020

[Sam10W]

I’m currently starting a workstation build for 3D modeling and vfx. I’m looking at the 3950x and 3960x as my cpu. The problem I’m having is will I be getting going with the 3960x vs. the 3950x? Is the performance that much better? I might possibly want to add another gpu in the future so I’m not sure which one would benefit more. Any help/advice is appreciated, thanks

[FloRolf]

Well the Threadripper support:

More ram

Faster ram (quad channel) 

64core cpu for future upgrades 

More pcie lanes

 

If that means anything to you, go 3960x. If it doesn't, go 3950x

[vidyasager162]

3 minutes ago, Sam10W said:

I’m currently starting a workstation build for 3D modeling and vfx. I’m looking at the 3950x and 3960x as my cpu. The problem I’m having is will I be getting going with the 3960x vs. the 3950x? Is the performance that much better? I might possibly want to add another gpu in the future so I’m not sure which one would benefit more. Any help/advice is appreciated, thanks

Any idea that why you're choosing AMD over Intel? Is it for the Graphics card.... ??

Also if you're go with 3950x, you will have high turbo frequency , so inturn the heat dissipation is less and the 3960x has more no. of cores than the 3950x.

[boggy77]

difference is what you'd expect from 16 to 24 core. so almost 50% in multithreaded loads.

[GoldenLag]

14 minutes ago, Sam10W said:

I might possibly want to add another gpu in the future so I’m not sure which one would benefit more

Depends if you will relly on more expansion cards. 

 

One is AM4 and the other TRX40.

 

[SavageNeo]

22 minutes ago, vidyasager162 said:

Any idea that why you're choosing AMD over Intel?

because it is better right now

[Triboal]

1 hour ago, vidyasager162 said:

Any idea that why you're choosing AMD over Intel?

Intel should barely be considered for this segment unless you need HEDT and are strapped for cash but even then AMDs 3900X and 3950X offerings are extremely compelling options.