AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i7-12700K for Gaming?

Started by JohnnyGitarre on June 05, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 7900 12700K

I've been researching CPUs for my new gaming PC, and I'm stuck between the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the Intel Core i7-12700K. Can anyone share their thoughts on which one is better for gaming? Also, I'd love to see some comparisons or reviews if you have any.

Solved by GameBoyAde in post #3
@Mindful95! I just read the TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i7-12700K, and it was really helpful. The Ryzen 9 7900 seems to have an edge with its 12 cores and 5.4 GHz single-core max boost frequency, but I'm not sure how significant that difference will be for gaming.

Both the Ryzen 9 7900 and Core i7-12700K are excellent choices for gaming, but they do have some differences in performance and features. Have you checked out the TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i7-12700K? It has a detailed comparison between these two CPUs.

@Mindful95! I just read the TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Intel Core i7-12700K, and it was really helpful. The Ryzen 9 7900 seems to have an edge with its 12 cores and 5.4 GHz single-core max boost frequency, but I'm not sure how significant that difference will be for gaming.

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That's good to know, @GameBoyAde. But I'm still struggling with the decision. My desk space is quite limited, so I'm also considering the screen size of the monitors. Do you think the Core i7-12700K would be a better choice in that case?

It really depends on what you value more in your gaming experience, @JohnnyGitarre. If you prioritize higher refresh rates and an immersive gaming experience, then the Ryzen 9 7900 might be the way to go. But if color accuracy is more important for you, especially for visually rich games, then the Core i7-12700K could be a better choice.

Another factor to consider is the price. The Ryzen 9 7900 seems to be more expensive than the Core i7-12700K. I know that having a good GPU is critical for gaming performance, but I'm worried about the CPU becoming a bottleneck if it's too slow. Any advice on this?

It's true that the Ryzen 9 7900 is more expensive, @GameBoyAde. However, both CPUs are capable of delivering excellent gaming performance with a high-performance cooler. The most important thing is to choose the CPU that aligns best with your budget and gaming preferences.

Thanks for all the input, everyone! I think I'll do some more research and maybe even build a custom PC to get the exact components I want. This has been really helpful!