amd threadripper or x299 chipset

[Arkade]

Hi,

 

I want to build a new computer and I am trying to find out if x299 chipset platform (2066 socket) worth or not. I heard some guys on youtube saying that x299 socket will not be supported for long time or something like that.

 

First question: is the 2066 socket of the future for intel? I mean, at least for next 3 or 4 years.

Second question: What would you choose? intel i7-7800x or amd threadripper 1950x?

 

PS: I would like to build a computer that will be able to upgrade the processor in next 5-6 years. (only the processor. I wouldn't like to build another pc after 5-6 years)

 

Thanks a lot.

[Mira Yurizaki]

What are you using this computer for?

 

There are very few use cases for a regular person to legitimately consider Threadripper or X299. Though I guess that depends on you think counts as a "legitimate" use case.

[dexT]

1950X over a 7800X for sure. This system should last you 5-6yrs easy

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CbDnD8

[porina]

Interesting choice between 7800X and 1950X since they're different price brackets and core/clock configurations. Did you mean 7900X?

 

I went 7800X myself, as I wanted a bit more cores than 4, but without limiting my clock. Currently settled on a 4.3 basic overclock, and I've tested to 4.9 which is at the limit of my current cooling. I need a delid to really push further.

 

1950X overclock or not will get you a ton of threads at lower (but not low) clock, and will be a throughput monster for the right task.

 

Personally I wouldn't put too much hopes on either side for long term upgradability. On Intel side, look at X99, how long that's been around. You had Haswell-E and Broadwell-E on it. Expect similar on X299, with Skylake-X and the real Kaby Lake-X as next generation (based on KL-EP not KL-S that current chips are). On AMD's side, your guess is as good as any.

[Damascus]

4 minutes ago, Arkade said:

Second question: What would you choose? intel i7-7800x or amd threadripper 1950x?

 

No question there, threadripper.  more cores for the same price that perform close to the cores on X299 with the ability to quickly drop to what is basically an 1800x at 4.2ghz

[Arkade]

Thank you all for your answers. 

[PianoPlayer88Key]

15 hours ago, Arkade said:

Hi,

 

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Second question: What would you choose? intel i7-7800x or amd threadripper 1950x?

 

PS: I would like to build a computer that will be able to upgrade the processor in next 5-6 years. (only the processor. I wouldn't like to build another pc after 5-6 years)

 

Thanks a lot.

I too have had the same question in the bolded part of the quote, and am disappointed to see no answers in this already-15-hour-old thread.

I'd like my next motherboard to last even longer.  Also, I'd want large performance/$ jumps with CPU upgrades over the years on the same board.

 

For example, when a high-end PSU (like a SeaSonic Prime with 12-year warranty) dies of old age after having been babied all its life, THEN it might be time to replace the motherboard.  Or, when long-time connector standards are replaced - past examples being AT -> ATX 24-pin power, IDE -> SATA, PCI -> PCIe, COM/LPT -> USB.

 

For now, I'm not planning to upgrade my desktop's LGA1150 i7-4790K platform until around 2020-2022, or when PCIe 5.0 & DDR5 are out.

If I was getting one of the CPUs now that the OP mentioned, though, I'd likely go for the 1950X, budget permitting.