AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K for Content Creators?

Started by Khornate84 on June 20, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 3700X 12900K

I've been looking into getting a new CPU for content creation and came across the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Core i9-12900K. Has anyone here used either of these? Any advice would be appreciated!

Solved by Lizzard81 in post #2
I have the 3700X and it's working great for me. Check out this article AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K that gives an overview of both CPUs.

I have the 3700X and it's working great for me. Check out this article AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K that gives an overview of both CPUs.

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Thanks for sharing, @Lizzard81. I've been using a Core i9-12900K for a while now. It offers excellent performance overall. The 16 cores really make a difference when it comes to editing videos and rendering.

Yeah, @Mitch1008, the higher core count is definitely useful for content creation tasks. However, I've also heard that the 3700X can hold its own in gaming as well. Has anyone had experience with this?

I've been using the 3700X for both content creation and gaming, and it's performed admirably in both areas. The single-core boost frequency is great for gaming, while the core count helps with rendering and editing.

That's good to know, @IncredibleDest. I'm leaning towards getting the 3700X based on your experience. But I'm still a bit unsure about the differences in DDR support between the two CPUs.

The 3700X supports DDR4 with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz, while the Core i9-12900K offers DDR5 with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz. I think this could be a factor to consider depending on your future needs.

Good point, @Lizzard81. The higher DDR support of the 12900K might give it an edge in certain situations. Still, the 3700X is no slouch either.

True enough. It seems like both CPUs are capable of excellent performance overall. I guess it comes down to personal preference and specific use cases.

Yeah, it's a tough decision. Thanks for all the input everyone! I'll have to do some more research before making my final choice.

No problem, @Khornate84. Just remember that you can always overclock both CPUs if you need more performance. Good luck with your decision!

Agreed. And don't forget to keep an eye on TechReviewer for any updated comparisons or reviews!