Compare Ryzen 4900X/4950X with 11900K in terms of performance and features.
Compare Ryzen 4900X/4950X with 11900K in terms of performance and features.
Hey everyone, I understand this can be a bit confusing. I've only built a PC once before about five years ago, so I'm not always keeping up with the latest trends. My current setup is a 4770K, and I'm starting to notice my memory is getting weaker. I was thinking of sticking with it for another year or two, but since DDR3 prices are pretty much the same as DDR4 these days, I figured it might be time to upgrade now.
I plan to get a mid-range board like a Z490 or X570, similar to what Tomahawk offers, which can handle overclocking. For the CPU, I'm considering an i5 10400 or an R5 3600, depending on what's available. Once the 11th and 12th generation CPUs are released (though it seems like 11th-gen support for LGA1200 is still uncertain), I'll go for the best gaming CPU possible.
I'm wondering if people who upgrade more often tend to pick up trends better, which could help me make a more informed decision. Right now, the 10900K seems like the best choice for gaming, especially since it's overclocked.
Last question: could the 11th-gen Intel chips actually use less power than the 10th-gen ones? I'm curious about that.
The RYZENs perform better with reduced power consumption compared to Intel.
Based on the whispers I've heard, I'm fairly sure the Ryzen 4000 will at least keep up with Intel in gaming performance.
I believe the 10600k is a solid option for gaming at high refresh rates while handling regular work. But it comes with a high price tag, and the 3700x offers similar performance at 1440p/4K. If you're considering buying this CPU, make sure it doesn’t force you to cut back on your GPU budget. Essentially, if the extra $50-100 makes a big difference between a future Nvidia 3060 and a 3070 (or whatever comes next), then AMD is clearly the better choice.
Having more money for the graphics card matters more than a fast CPU if you don’t upgrade to the best one. DDR5 is likely coming in the next socket, and swapping from DDR3 should get your current system running. As for performance, neither side gave any guarantees. The 11th-gen Intel chips will probably use LGA1200, and PCIe 4 support on those boards won’t be useful anymore.
I think it's really wasteful to buy things you don't actually need. Spending a lot on a CPU isn't smart—those prices are high and could be better used elsewhere. You can get similar performance for much less, which lets you upgrade your GPU, add more storage, or save the money for something else later. You don’t need a super powerful system if you’re not planning to use it beyond gaming.
Next gen Ryzen should offer a noticeable boost in performance, around 15% faster IPC and possibly a few hundred MHz higher clock speed. A 4.4 GHz all-core option seems likely. The main advantage will be improved IPC, helping Intel close the gaming gap. It will also run more efficiently thanks to reduced die thickness, meaning less power needed. While it won't surpass Intel in games by much—perhaps just a few percent—it could still be a solid choice if you prioritize efficiency and performance over raw gaming speed. If you're focused on gaming only, this might be worth considering. For other uses, AMD clearly leads the way.
Additionally, the 4800X should perform better in games compared to 4900x or 4950x. Current games don't fully utilize such a high number of cores, and it probably won't until 12 and 16 core processors are affordable under $500. I own a 3900X for both work and gaming, and my friend's 3800X gives him higher FPS in games even with the same graphics card.