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11900k or 5900x

11900k or 5900x

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levoyageur92
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08-17-2021, 02:38 AM
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Hey everyone! Just got my hands on an i9 11900k from Best Buy for a steal before it ran out. It’s currently listed around $900 on eBay, matching the price of a 5900x. Should I hold onto the 11900k or chase the 5900x? I’m already running 32GB RAM and an Asus TUF 3090.
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levoyageur92
08-17-2021, 02:38 AM #1

Hey everyone! Just got my hands on an i9 11900k from Best Buy for a steal before it ran out. It’s currently listed around $900 on eBay, matching the price of a 5900x. Should I hold onto the 11900k or chase the 5900x? I’m already running 32GB RAM and an Asus TUF 3090.

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nebakke
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08-17-2021, 04:19 AM
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The 11900k stands out against the 5900X. I was seriously thinking about the 9900K, but once the 3900X, 3900XT and 3950X came along... I chose the 3900XT. Now that the 10900k and 11900k are in stock, I’d pick a 5900X over the newer Intel models each time. Then again... I think I’ll swap my 3900XT for a 5950X. The 3900XT will be moved to another build. Also, adding more cores is a big plus when using an AM4 X570 chipset. I get better performance while editing. If you’re mainly gaming, consider trading in the 11900k for an 11600k or similar. For gaming plus light editing, the 11900k isn’t a dealbreaker, but a 5900X would perform better. If you’re serious about video encoding/editing, go for the 5950X.
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nebakke
08-17-2021, 04:19 AM #2

The 11900k stands out against the 5900X. I was seriously thinking about the 9900K, but once the 3900X, 3900XT and 3950X came along... I chose the 3900XT. Now that the 10900k and 11900k are in stock, I’d pick a 5900X over the newer Intel models each time. Then again... I think I’ll swap my 3900XT for a 5950X. The 3900XT will be moved to another build. Also, adding more cores is a big plus when using an AM4 X570 chipset. I get better performance while editing. If you’re mainly gaming, consider trading in the 11900k for an 11600k or similar. For gaming plus light editing, the 11900k isn’t a dealbreaker, but a 5900X would perform better. If you’re serious about video encoding/editing, go for the 5950X.

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Yippykieh
Junior Member
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08-18-2021, 08:05 AM
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for a 3090 probably go with a 5950x or 5900x, there's some ambiguity whether the 11900k in gaming with tau removed compared to some of the other cpus, but zen 3 faster in most situations.
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Yippykieh
08-18-2021, 08:05 AM #3

for a 3090 probably go with a 5950x or 5900x, there's some ambiguity whether the 11900k in gaming with tau removed compared to some of the other cpus, but zen 3 faster in most situations.

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EdoubleO
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08-20-2021, 04:58 AM
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For gaming performance it varies with the settings you choose. I own an R7 5800X and an i9 10900k. The R7 handles 1080p well, fights effectively at 1440p, and maintains consistent frame rates at 4K. The R7 feels smooth compared to my i9 9900k, while the i9 10 core runs a bit quieter. In short, the i9 offers better speed, but the R7 matches nicely unless you prefer 1080p.
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EdoubleO
08-20-2021, 04:58 AM #4

For gaming performance it varies with the settings you choose. I own an R7 5800X and an i9 10900k. The R7 handles 1080p well, fights effectively at 1440p, and maintains consistent frame rates at 4K. The R7 feels smooth compared to my i9 9900k, while the i9 10 core runs a bit quieter. In short, the i9 offers better speed, but the R7 matches nicely unless you prefer 1080p.

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SmileyFishMC
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08-22-2021, 05:55 AM
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Gaming will be closely matched, but I think the 5900X edges slightly more often. When it comes to leveraging multiple cores, the 5900X outperforms the 11900k significantly. Some reviews show the 5900X surpassing the 11900k by up to 40% in multi-core tasks.
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SmileyFishMC
08-22-2021, 05:55 AM #5

Gaming will be closely matched, but I think the 5900X edges slightly more often. When it comes to leveraging multiple cores, the 5900X outperforms the 11900k significantly. Some reviews show the 5900X surpassing the 11900k by up to 40% in multi-core tasks.

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ArthoFake
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08-22-2021, 06:08 AM
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I've checked a comparable issue, so I'm here to discuss it. I bought an i9-10850k for $370, aiming for top-tier 1080p gaming with an RTX 3070. Comparing it to the i5-11600k, the performance gap is noticeable—especially with a $100 price difference. You're still in the return window, so it's worth weighing the upgrade.
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ArthoFake
08-22-2021, 06:08 AM #6

I've checked a comparable issue, so I'm here to discuss it. I bought an i9-10850k for $370, aiming for top-tier 1080p gaming with an RTX 3070. Comparing it to the i5-11600k, the performance gap is noticeable—especially with a $100 price difference. You're still in the return window, so it's worth weighing the upgrade.

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Rounyx
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08-28-2021, 01:39 AM
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that's a tough one, depending on the game i guess, you'd still have more cores, i still wouldnt go out of my way to downgrade to 6/12 even though it might be faster in some games. GN's cpu BARELY got 5.0 at 1.41v which isn't what i'd use 24/7, i'd only consider returning the 10850k if it's a complete lemon on oc. tbh i was impressed with the 11600k numbers, and it wasn't even a supertune, there's around a 15-20% ipc improvement.
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Rounyx
08-28-2021, 01:39 AM #7

that's a tough one, depending on the game i guess, you'd still have more cores, i still wouldnt go out of my way to downgrade to 6/12 even though it might be faster in some games. GN's cpu BARELY got 5.0 at 1.41v which isn't what i'd use 24/7, i'd only consider returning the 10850k if it's a complete lemon on oc. tbh i was impressed with the 11600k numbers, and it wasn't even a supertune, there's around a 15-20% ipc improvement.