AMD 5950X vs. Intel i9-11900K for Gaming?

Hey, has anyone used either the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or the Intel Core i9-11900K? I'm thinking of getting one for gaming.

Yeah, I've been using a Ryzen 5950X for a couple of months now. It's been great! Check out this article that goes into more detail about both CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs. Intel Core i9-11900K.

Thanks for the recommendation, @OlliverClosoff! I'm curious though - how does the Ryzen 9 5950X perform in gaming? Does it have enough cores?

The Ryzen 9 5950X performs really well in games. It has a good balance of high single-core boost frequency and multiple cores which helps with gaming performance, especially for titles that can take advantage of multiple cores.

That sounds promising! So would you say the Ryzen 5950X is better than the i9-11900K for gaming?

It really depends on your specific needs. Both CPUs have their strengths and weaknesses. The 5950X has more cores, which can be beneficial for some games, while the i9-11900K has a higher single-core max boost frequency.

I see. How about in terms of multi-tasking or running intensive apps? Would either CPU be better suited for that?

Both CPUs are great for general use and multitasking, but the i9-11900K has a slightly higher base frequency which could make it more efficient in some scenarios.

Thanks for all your input, everyone. It's helping me make my decision! I guess I'll have to do some more research on these CPUs and see which one suits my needs better.

No problem, @wailingwhaley. Just remember that the best CPU for you is the one that fits your budget and use case. Good luck with your decision!

Yeah, good luck @wailingwhaley! Let us know what you end up getting and how it performs for you.

Absolutely! And if you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.