F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose between AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel i7 9700K based on your needs.

Choose between AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel i7 9700K based on your needs.

Choose between AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel i7 9700K based on your needs.

K
Kiablo
Junior Member
6
02-21-2019, 04:28 PM
#1
Can’t decide between the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel i7 9700K
K
Kiablo
02-21-2019, 04:28 PM #1

Can’t decide between the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel i7 9700K

R
Rphx14
Junior Member
5
02-21-2019, 06:57 PM
#2
This Ryzen 7 3700X consumes less power and stays cooler. It comes with a solid but fairly basic stock cooler, which is sufficient for most users. It offers eight additional threads compared to the i7 9700K, making it more efficient for demanding tasks. The board you pair it with can handle newer Ryzen chips after a BIOS update. With Intel, you’ll need to replace the motherboard each time you upgrade to a newer generation.
R
Rphx14
02-21-2019, 06:57 PM #2

This Ryzen 7 3700X consumes less power and stays cooler. It comes with a solid but fairly basic stock cooler, which is sufficient for most users. It offers eight additional threads compared to the i7 9700K, making it more efficient for demanding tasks. The board you pair it with can handle newer Ryzen chips after a BIOS update. With Intel, you’ll need to replace the motherboard each time you upgrade to a newer generation.

S
smilyfries5
Member
142
02-21-2019, 09:36 PM
#3
Essentially, he reiterated his point clearly. Aim for a 3700X.
S
smilyfries5
02-21-2019, 09:36 PM #3

Essentially, he reiterated his point clearly. Aim for a 3700X.

P
Platingold
Member
63
02-22-2019, 03:57 AM
#4
Am4 remains in use for the 4000 CPUs.
P
Platingold
02-22-2019, 03:57 AM #4

Am4 remains in use for the 4000 CPUs.

D
Darkbandit92
Posting Freak
839
02-25-2019, 08:53 PM
#5
To determine which CPU is more future-proof, we need to evaluate their architecture, compatibility, and adaptability to upcoming technologies.
D
Darkbandit92
02-25-2019, 08:53 PM #5

To determine which CPU is more future-proof, we need to evaluate their architecture, compatibility, and adaptability to upcoming technologies.

R
Ratsnake11
Junior Member
6
02-26-2019, 01:38 AM
#6
3700x benefits from SMT for improved longevity.
R
Ratsnake11
02-26-2019, 01:38 AM #6

3700x benefits from SMT for improved longevity.

I
iPocki
Junior Member
4
02-26-2019, 08:34 AM
#7
Generally, newer options tend to be slightly more future-proof, though until the 4000 series is visible in use it remains uncertain.
I
iPocki
02-26-2019, 08:34 AM #7

Generally, newer options tend to be slightly more future-proof, though until the 4000 series is visible in use it remains uncertain.

D
DerpyPhanpy
Junior Member
6
03-08-2019, 02:21 AM
#8
Alright, okay that's understood.
D
DerpyPhanpy
03-08-2019, 02:21 AM #8

Alright, okay that's understood.