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Comparing 5950x and 12900k versus 12700k highlights differences in scale and context.

Comparing 5950x and 12900k versus 12700k highlights differences in scale and context.

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catrkill
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10-30-2021, 04:49 PM
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You're considering a upgrade for your 6700k system. It's a solid machine, but the performance is starting to lag. You're looking into AMD options since you haven't used one before. Make sure to check compatibility between your CPU and motherboard—AMD supports AM4 570x, while Intel requires Socket 1200 or 1700. Since you already have a 5.1 surround sound setup with a jack, you'll want a board that includes a 5.1 aux jack port. You mentioned your current audio setup works fine, so that's good. For RAM, a 2x16GB (32GB total) configuration at around 3600-4000MHz seems reasonable. If your Corsair Hydro is compatible with the AMD CPU, it could be a viable path. Otherwise, sticking with Intel might be safer unless you're confident about the benchmarks.
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catrkill
10-30-2021, 04:49 PM #1

You're considering a upgrade for your 6700k system. It's a solid machine, but the performance is starting to lag. You're looking into AMD options since you haven't used one before. Make sure to check compatibility between your CPU and motherboard—AMD supports AM4 570x, while Intel requires Socket 1200 or 1700. Since you already have a 5.1 surround sound setup with a jack, you'll want a board that includes a 5.1 aux jack port. You mentioned your current audio setup works fine, so that's good. For RAM, a 2x16GB (32GB total) configuration at around 3600-4000MHz seems reasonable. If your Corsair Hydro is compatible with the AMD CPU, it could be a viable path. Otherwise, sticking with Intel might be safer unless you're confident about the benchmarks.

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Tuzuu
Junior Member
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11-04-2021, 07:33 PM
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You're checking what the CPU will be doing. I might hold off for a while to see if the Ryzen 7000 series arrives. Alternatively, there could be deals on the current generation. The 12900k tends to perform better overall, so that's usually my choice.
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Tuzuu
11-04-2021, 07:33 PM #2

You're checking what the CPU will be doing. I might hold off for a while to see if the Ryzen 7000 series arrives. Alternatively, there could be deals on the current generation. The 12900k tends to perform better overall, so that's usually my choice.

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Thoragan
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11-07-2021, 09:31 PM
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The benchmark site isn't meant for reviews; it's often questioned whether it actually measures anything useful. They've long been known for skewing AMD CPU scores to favor their own chips. Don't rely on what you read there. AMD processors are capable, but I wouldn't invest in one right now. The 5950X is about two years old and will be phased out soon—similar to the 12700A and 12900K. Those too are getting replaced quickly (the 13th-gen launch is around the 29th, while the 7950X drops on the 27th). If you're shopping today, the 12700K offers the best balance of performance and price compared to the 6700K, and it performs better than the 5950X without the premium cost. Still, I’d prefer next-gen chips when they arrive; they should be significantly better, though it might help to check if older models drop in price.
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Thoragan
11-07-2021, 09:31 PM #3

The benchmark site isn't meant for reviews; it's often questioned whether it actually measures anything useful. They've long been known for skewing AMD CPU scores to favor their own chips. Don't rely on what you read there. AMD processors are capable, but I wouldn't invest in one right now. The 5950X is about two years old and will be phased out soon—similar to the 12700A and 12900K. Those too are getting replaced quickly (the 13th-gen launch is around the 29th, while the 7950X drops on the 27th). If you're shopping today, the 12700K offers the best balance of performance and price compared to the 6700K, and it performs better than the 5950X without the premium cost. Still, I’d prefer next-gen chips when they arrive; they should be significantly better, though it might help to check if older models drop in price.

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Chase737
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11-13-2021, 09:22 AM
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Well, it really comes down to what you can afford. The top value for performance and price is the 5900X with a B550 board, offering 32GB DDR4 RAM at 3600MHz for under $700—comparable to the 7950X all in one!
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Chase737
11-13-2021, 09:22 AM #4

Well, it really comes down to what you can afford. The top value for performance and price is the 5900X with a B550 board, offering 32GB DDR4 RAM at 3600MHz for under $700—comparable to the 7950X all in one!

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OathofSilence
Junior Member
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11-19-2021, 12:36 AM
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Intel Skylake-X and similar HEDT models experienced reduced performance following their benchmark weight adjustments.
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OathofSilence
11-19-2021, 12:36 AM #5

Intel Skylake-X and similar HEDT models experienced reduced performance following their benchmark weight adjustments.

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Riven109
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11-19-2021, 06:47 AM
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For DDR4 systems, the 5950X is a solid choice, and you should avoid 12th gen processors. If you're moving to DDR5, the 5950X will still perform well on single cores compared to future CPUs, though multicore performance may lag slightly. It's best not to rely on userbench for CPU recommendations.
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Riven109
11-19-2021, 06:47 AM #6

For DDR4 systems, the 5950X is a solid choice, and you should avoid 12th gen processors. If you're moving to DDR5, the 5950X will still perform well on single cores compared to future CPUs, though multicore performance may lag slightly. It's best not to rely on userbench for CPU recommendations.

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KablooieKablam
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11-20-2021, 09:43 PM
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Sure, thank you. I’ll wait a bit longer and see if we can secure the 12,700. If the updated options are too costly, we’ll reassess.
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KablooieKablam
11-20-2021, 09:43 PM #7

Sure, thank you. I’ll wait a bit longer and see if we can secure the 12,700. If the updated options are too costly, we’ll reassess.