10700K to 9900K conversion
10700K to 9900K conversion
Hello everyone, I'm considering switching my current setup (2600x2060 etc.) to Intel right now. At the moment, AMD options are limited, and I think Intel offers better value given its pricing. I'm planning to purchase two processors—either the I7 10700K or the I9 9900K. Both have the same number of cores and threads, though the I9 uses a 12nm process while the I7 uses a 14nm. The I7 has a slightly higher base clock, but both can be boosted with the right voltage settings. My GPU will remain the 2060, as I don’t see anything else worth the effort right now. The card market is tight, so I’m hesitant to buy more. Could anyone advise me on the best choice? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
how would an upgrade to an i7 or i9 not be overkill, but anything greater than a 2060 would be? Is right now the time you must buy? true, there is currently low supply on the market for AMD, but waiting for stock to be available means you don't need a new motherboard.
Both models use the 14nm process and the 10700k offers better thermal performance, reduced security-related issues, and improved cooling capabilities. This makes it simpler to overclock and supports higher frequencies. However, these advantages aren’t transformative. The 2600 with an RTX 2060 remains a solid configuration, possibly giving you a few extra frames at 1080p or in CPU-heavy titles. But it probably isn’t worth the effort. In March, rumors suggested Intel would finally match Ryzen 5000 performance, so it might be wise to hold off. At the moment, you’re just picking between a generic option and something you truly need—definitely not ideal.
I found a 5600x for 359€. That’s 60€ above the MSRP. Still worth it? It matches the price of the 9900k.
You mentioned your points accurately, and I understand your perspective. When I told the other person about my 5600x model, I thought it would cost 359€ today. Is that a good deal? My 2600x works fine, but the poor silicon quality and slow single clock seem to restrict my performance, especially in games that are supposed to be easy, like modded versions. Red Dead faces the same problem—it often crashes on my 2600x, though not in the same configuration but with an Intel chip.
When it comes to gaming, I'd definitely go for the 5800X without hesitation. If you're doing other CPU-intensive tasks, the 3900X could be a better choice.
I always choose the quicker solution over more cores unless your task really depends on core quantity. In gaming, pick the faster option as long as it offers sufficient cores.