AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-11900F for Gaming

Started by Crushingguy on June 22, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 7950X 11900F

I've been looking into getting a new CPU, and I'm debating between the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and the Intel Core i9-11900F. Any advice on which one is better for gaming?

Solved by nightshiftdev in post #8
If you're interested in reading more about these CPUs and their performance, I found this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-11900F that goes into more detail on each of their features. It might be helpful for making your final decision!

It really depends on your budget and other hardware you have, but based on performance alone, the Ryzen 9 7950X seems to be a clear winner in terms of core count, overclocking support, DDR5 support with a max stock speed of 5200 MHz, L3 cache capacity (64 MB), and PCIe 5.0 support for faster SSDs and graphics cards.

Yeah, I came across an interesting article that discusses these CPUs in more detail. The TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-11900F provides a comprehensive comparison, including their single-core boost frequencies, which both CPUs have good performance on but the Ryzen 9 7950X's 16 cores provide better overall performance, especially in games that utilize multiple cores.

That makes sense. I guess if I'm looking for more performance and future-proofing my build, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X would be the way to go then?

Possibly, but it also depends on other factors such as cooling solutions, motherboard compatibility, and price. Also, don't forget that a good GPU is still crucial for gaming performance.

I've been using the Ryzen 9 7950X in my personal rig for a few months now, and I can say it's been running great! Haven't had any issues with overheating or performance drops.

Thanks for the input, @OrangeCatHatPat. That gives me more confidence in choosing the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.

If you're interested in reading more about these CPUs and their performance, I found this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-11900F that goes into more detail on each of their features. It might be helpful for making your final decision!

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I'll definitely check it out! Thanks, @nightshiftdev. I'm still leaning towards the Ryzen 9 7950X based on the info you've provided.

Alright, I think I'll go with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X for my new gaming rig. Thanks everyone for the advice!

Good choice! Enjoy building your new system!