AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-9700K for Gaming

Started by cReeK2k14 on July 11, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5800X 9700K

I'm currently deciding between these two processors for my next build and was wondering if anyone could provide some insights. Any personal experiences or suggestions would be great!

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Wow, that's interesting! I didn't know about these differences. The article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-9700K @daastheboss mentioned also talks about PCIe 4.0 support, which is a nice bonus. How does the overclocking support compare between the two?

Hi @cReeK2k14! I've been using the Ryzen 7 5800X for a few months now and it's been fantastic. It's super fast and hasn't let me down yet. You can check out more details in this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-9700K.

That's good to hear, @daastheboss! I also have experience with both the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-9700K. In my opinion, the Ryzen 7 5800X has better single-core max boost frequency and larger L3 cache capacity which makes it great for gaming.

Wow, that's interesting! I didn't know about these differences. The article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-9700K @daastheboss mentioned also talks about PCIe 4.0 support, which is a nice bonus. How does the overclocking support compare between the two?

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Both processors have excellent overclocking support according to my experience. However, the Ryzen 7 5800X has DDR4 memory compatibility up to 3200 MHz while the Intel Core i7-9700K has limited DDR4 memory compatibility with a max stock speed of 2666 MHz. This could be an important factor depending on your RAM.

Yeah, I noticed that too. The Ryzen 7 5800X definitely seems to have better overall performance for gaming and general apps. It's worth considering if you're looking for top-end performance.

I'm leaning towards the Ryzen 7 5800X based on this discussion. However, I want to make sure it won't bottleneck my GPU. Can anyone provide more insight on that?

That's a valid concern, @samallenrows. Both processors should not bottleneck your GPU as they both have good single-core boost frequencies and core counts. However, the Ryzen 7 5800X does have an edge with its higher max boost frequency and PCIe 4.0 support.

Exactly! I think you'll be more than happy with the Ryzen 7 5800X for gaming. Just make sure to use a high-performance CPU cooler to maintain those high frequencies.

Agreed! Good luck with your decision, @cReeK2k14. Let us know if you have any further questions or need more advice.

Thanks everyone for the input! I appreciate it. I'll keep that in mind and make my final choice soon.