AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i9-11900K - Better Gaming CPU?

Started by RealDomIsReal on June 21, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5800X 11900K

I'm considering getting a new gaming PC and can't decide between the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i9-11900K for the processor. Has anyone used either of these processors in their rigs? Any advice would be appreciated!

Solved by jack0lan in post #5
I've used both the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-11900K, and my experience is that they're pretty similar in terms of gaming performance. The article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i9-11900K @bubblezombie mentioned gives a good summary. However, for me, the Ryzen 7 5800X's better single-core boost frequency was really noticeable in some games.

Hey @RealDomIsReal, I've been using an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X for a while now and it's great! I'm happy with its performance in games and general usage. You can check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i9-11900K that gives you a good overview of both the 5800X and the i9-11900K.

Thanks, @bubblezombie. That article is really helpful. The 5800X seems to have more cache, which should be beneficial for gaming, right?

Yeah, that's correct. More cache can help with game performance, especially if you're running multiple applications in the background while gaming. But it also depends on your specific games and how well they utilize the extra cores.

I've used both the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-11900K, and my experience is that they're pretty similar in terms of gaming performance. The article AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i9-11900K @bubblezombie mentioned gives a good summary. However, for me, the Ryzen 7 5800X's better single-core boost frequency was really noticeable in some games.

Solution

That's interesting! So it sounds like both are good choices, but there might be slight differences in performance based on specific games or situations?

Exactly, @RealDomIsReal. It's always best to check benchmarks for the specific games you plan to play. But generally speaking, both processors should offer excellent gaming performance.

Yeah, and don't forget that a good GPU is still crucial. Having a great CPU won't fully unlock the potential of your graphics card if your GPU is bottlenecked by your CPU.

Thanks for all the advice! I think I'll do some more research on my own, but this has been really helpful. Appreciate it!

No problem, @RealDomIsReal. Good luck with your decision! If you have any more questions later on, feel free to ask.

Same here, good luck! And if you decide to go with the 5800X, let us know how you like it!

Absolutely, best of luck in your research and decision-making process!