Compare i7-9800X and 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K for performance and features.
Compare i7-9800X and 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K for performance and features.
There are notable differences between the X299 and the i7-9800X versus the 10700K. You can assemble both setups for similar costs, but performance will vary based on your needs.
The 9800X offers quad-channel memory and AVX-512 features beyond the 10700K. The 10700K simply runs faster overall. Apart from that, HEDT chips used there don’t support gaming optimisations due to their lower clock speeds. Overclocking will likely hit thermal limits before reaching 10700K performance. Regarding gaming, the 10600K and 10700K perform equally well. Edited July 31, 2020 by Mateyyy
Not sure about the reason for needing the HEDT chip? The 10700k performs better. I think the HEDT version uses mesh, which is slower.
i favor more pcie lanes. the z490 will lose some sata ports. i have three hdd in raid 5, two hot swap bays—one for 2.5 and one for 3.5—and i want a blu-ray drive for old games and movie nights. i’d like a total of six sata ports. i’m considering using nvme on the board, which would disable one port, but maybe a usb 3.0 sata adapter works better in the hot swap bay. i use my current system pcs for troubleshooting drives.
I didn’t locate any YouTube videos that compare them, and upgrading the X299 will cost more. I already own a 4x4 kit for my X99 system.
X299's gaming performance feels similar to imagining Intel creating Ryzen. It depends heavily on memory and interconnect speed (without the core), which means achieving a 9800x to match the 10700k would require a lot more effort. In short, you end up paying more and dealing with extra hassle just because you prefer it. Honestly, this isn't a comparison—it's more like love, what am I typing?
Referenced earlier, Avx 512 is supported and that’s about it. Quad channel memory also doesn’t matter much for someone just browsing or using basic apps. If you’re unsure why you need it, chances are you don’t. Consider getting a 10700k or a 10600l—both offer similar performance for gaming.
i'm not too worried about gaming speed. I said before in the discussion I like having more PCIe lanes, but I can get by with a USB 3.0 adapter for the 3.5 hot-swap bay.