6th gen Intel faces 10th generation processors in a competitive comparison.
6th gen Intel faces 10th generation processors in a competitive comparison.
Tech improvements aren't always linear progress. You need to investigate thoroughly and accept that what feels like a perfect upgrade today might be surpassed soon. It's about making smart choices and being ready to adapt. p.s. If switching from Intel to AMD felt too big a leap, maybe it's better to stay with Apple.
I understand there isn't an ideal upgrade path, but I think timing my 12th-gen upgrade is a mistake since the 10th-gen deal is coming up soon and the 11th-gen model is available too. From what I found, the 11th-gen offers better power and thermal performance. The 10th-gen doesn’t support PCIe 4 but still handles power well without extreme heat, and it’s likely to be a solid upgrade overall. Regarding AMD, I’ve noticed cache hierarchy errors on multiple cores even when running stock, and undervolting helped a bit. Occasionally the system restarts during light usage or when idle.
I’d just purchase a decent cooler and try to outpace your 6700K performance. It should still work fine; I’m sure my 3770K remains solid. It’s impressive you’re upgrading to the next generation with ADL coming soon. Switching from the Z77 OC Formula to the B550 and 5900X is a smart move—they’re solid, if not perfect. Overall, your setup has stayed stable, possibly better than many Intel systems.
It's interesting how I've missed the hardware updates lately. When I began dealing with problems with my 5800x, I decided to go with Intel without much consideration or research, just because I was frustrated with AMD. Soon after, I noticed online discussions about the 12th generation and realized I should have checked more before making a purchase. It seems like it might be costly too.
Some people might think it doesn't matter, but I looked at the QVL on my board. Ram confirmed they were compatible. I'm using two mixed pairs and have experienced great stability and solid clocks. I'm hoping you'll find a solid system! No one should end up in a frustrating box. I've tested an X5690 from new to 2017, then switched to a 3770K between 2017 and 2020. Later, I bought a 3600XT, followed by a 5600X, and now a 5900X—planning to sell the last one soon to free up space for Zen3+ lol.
It sounds like you're excited about going with the 10th generation to cut costs, but you're worried about missing out on future updates. You mentioned wanting to be ready before the next big release, while also feeling confident in your current setup. It's a tough balance between saving now and staying ahead later!
It's manageable under normal conditions. Just make sure your setup isn't pushing too hard or using resource-intensive programs.
You'll see a boost in performance, though it's not the best moment to purchase Intel chips. If you're okay with AMD, they offer solid choices. The 10th generation is considered outdated, and the 11th feels quite poor. I'd prefer sticking with the 10th instead of jumping to the 11th at this point. The 10900k remains superior to the 11th in most practical scenarios.
Yea I noticed the CPU was needing some help when playing warzone,Apex, hitman. I still get good frames but I know more can be pushed. Yea I've seen the controversy with Intel and I'm not going back to AMD after the headache I went through with the 5800x lol