3700x vs 10700
3700x vs 10700
Hello, you're thinking about moving up from your current 2600k to a newer model. You've been using it since 2013 and haven't faced any problems, but streaming and recording games have made you consider an upgrade. You're considering the 3700x and noticed that the 10700 is similarly priced, though it's about $90 more. You prefer Intel because it's reliable over time, even if it hasn't changed much. You're curious why you'd choose the 3700x instead of the 10700 and whether the 10700 will perform better than the 10700 without overclocking. You also mention the base clock of the 10700 is among the lowest in this range.
It's not accurate. At 3700x with x264, it outperforms 10700. It's unlocked, uses less energy, stays cooler, and runs on a much better platform.
The 10700K performs better in competitive titles at 240Hz. Otherwise, it looks quite alike overall. Meanwhile, a PBO 3700X will probably outperform a non-K 10700 in every aspect except gaming. In short, you’d be wise to avoid a locked Intel chip these days. Except for gaming, Comet Lake-S/Z490 offers solid overclocking potential, and even at stock it provides more all-core boost than the K. Ideally, hold off until later this year for Zen 3, then compare with Zen 2 and Comet Lake before deciding.
For the 10700K it's 2-5% quicker than a 3700X yet the cost matches a 3900X, which means all arguments collapse right away. Unless you're aiming for 500fps in Fortnite, that's the sole reason to consider Intel these days (this comes from someone with an Intel i7).
You're considering upgrading from a 60Hz monitor to a higher refresh rate like 144Hz. Your original 3700x display might work well with that change. Regarding Intel recording at 260x, it seems unavailable in AMD systems—so you'll need an alternative method or resolution. The performance difference between these options depends on your specific needs and hardware compatibility.
I specialize in video editing streaming and related topics. Both platforms share identical threads and cores, yet the 3700x resolution offers superior quality.
Yes, I use x264. It supports both Intel and AMD encoders. Good options include nvec and h265, though the latter works best on Turing cards (except the 1650 model).