Comparing CPUs with IPC
Comparing CPUs with IPC
I rely on Pass Mark single-thread scores to gauge CPU performance. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html IPC plays a big role in my modded titles because my i7 8086k and i9 9900k (5ghz all cores) often freeze up, but vanilla games work smoothly. My 5800x handled them well too, along with the 5900x, i9 10900k, and i9 11900k. I wouldn’t recommend an i7 11700k since it lacks TVB support. This lets high-end chips like the i9 11900k reach 5.3ghz without overheating below 70°C, smoothing out most game issues. It doesn’t improve all-core benchmarks. I’d suggest going with a 5800x.
The 5800X3D remains the top choice for gaming performance. The difference between it and the 5700X will be minimal, especially when playing in 4K. For Intel, a 12700/F or B660 board offers a stronger alternative compared to the 11th generation chips.
If you can't go with a 12600K or 12700K for some reason, then I'd go with the 5800X (or a 5700X if you have one available in your area for cheaper than the 5800X). The performance between the 5800X and the 11700KF are almost identical, with a slight edge to the 5800X, but the biggest advantage is with the platform. Intel socket 1200 (400 and 500 series boards supporting 10th and 11th gen) is a terrible platform. I can't say it was the worst platform Intel ever released for sure, but it's up there. You have no upgrade path beyond the 11700KF - the 10900K loses PCIe Gen 4, and the 11900K is just the same CPU with a slightly better binning - so once you're there, you're done. The only option is a total platform upgrade. Whereas, at least with a 5700X or 5800X, you have options to go from there thanks to the excellent AM4 platform. The Ryzen 9 5900X or 5950X offers you more cores, and the 5800X3D offers much better gaming performance. They are actual upgrade paths that can give your computer more life down the road if you can afford to get a used Ryzen chip, but can't yet afford a full platform upgrade.