AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i3-14100F Multi-Threading

Started by bronzeforearms on July 10, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 7900 14100F

I'm currently looking at getting a new CPU for my PC build and was wondering if anyone has experience with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i3-14100F? I'm particularly curious about multi-threading performance.

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I'm a big fan of the Ryzen 9 7900 myself. The fact that it has double the cores and threads compared to the i3-14100F really shows in performance when I'm doing some video editing or streaming. AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i3-14100F goes into more detail about this.

Hi @bronzeforearms, I've been using the Ryzen 9 7900 for a while now, and it's great! The multi-threading capabilities are impressive. There's an article on TechReviewer discussing this in detail at AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i3-14100F. You might find it helpful!

Yeah, I had the i3-14100F in my last build and it was decent for most tasks, but if you're into gaming or content creation, the Ryzen 9 7900 is a clear winner. The extra cores really make a difference.

Thanks for the input @futureofwar and @FluorescentAndStarry. I'm mostly going to be using my PC for streaming, coding, and some light gaming. Do you think I'd see any benefit from getting the Ryzen 9 7900 in that case?

For your use case, I'd say the i3-14100F would be more than enough. But if you really want to future-proof yourself for more demanding tasks down the line, the Ryzen 9 7900 might be worth it.

I'm a big fan of the Ryzen 9 7900 myself. The fact that it has double the cores and threads compared to the i3-14100F really shows in performance when I'm doing some video editing or streaming. AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i3-14100F goes into more detail about this.

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Interesting, so you think it's better to go for the Ryzen 9 7900 even though it might be overkill for my current needs?

It really depends on your budget and how much you're willing to spend. The i3-14100F is more affordable, but if you have the extra cash and you think you'll need that extra power later on, then go for the Ryzen 9 7900.

That's true. I started with an i3-14100F in my previous build and was happy with it. But since I upgraded to a Ryzen 9 7900, there's been a noticeable difference in performance, especially when running multiple applications at once or doing heavy tasks.

Well, I think I'll do some more research and see if the extra cost is worth it for me. Thanks everyone for your advice!

No problem, @bronzeforearms. Good luck with your decision!