Choosing amd or intel
Choosing amd or intel
The benchmarking clip highlights improved performance with Intel, yet the cost is roughly 30-40% higher (confirmed via eBuyer). For unlimited funds, go ahead and spend; otherwise, AMD offers better value for your budget.
It seems like you're wondering if AMD will release their 4000 series soon after the next generation of chips. I don’t have the exact numbers right now, but it looks like AMD should have made progress with Zen 2, which likely puts them ahead of Intel in gaming performance. You can't really compare Intel and AMD for next-gen games until they both have solid releases.
Based on the current setup, overclocking appears feasible. I’d review components like VRM cooling before purchasing any B450 motherboard, even though it allows overclocking.
It comes down to what matters most to you. The cost of getting a compatible kit adds up, especially with the socket changes. I prefer working with physical pin sets rather than on-chip solutions. Since I have access to a micro center nearby, the price gap between the i7 and 3700X isn’t huge, but I still get better performance from the i7. It’s about why people prioritize gaming over production builds—especially when it comes to high frame rates. If companies like Nvidia released more PCIe 4 cards, maybe that would shift the trend. But right now, I feel more drawn to Ryzen for its performance and value.
I'm waiting on the 10 series to release because the i7 is getting hyper threading again so it will be 8 cores 16 threads much like the 9900k but at i7 money unless microcenter puts the i9 at a high discount id go with the next series.
I intend to compare options and see which fits gaming best. I’ll look at a 3800x combo on MicroCenter—around $500 for the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X with Wraith Prism cooler, plus the ASUS Prime X570 Pro and CPU motherboard bundle. If I choose an Intel i7 9700K instead, I’d save about $50.
5 to 10 frames per second at 1080p with a 2080Ti, typically exceeding 100fps, showing less distinction as resolutions rise and GPU power drops. In gaming scenarios, the AMD choice saves energy while delivering speed in non-gaming tasks, making it ideal for most users. If gaming is your priority, you likely won’t need a X570 and can opt for a solid B450+3700X around $400.