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Comparing the Homelab CPU 13900 with the 5950X highlights differences in performance and features.

Comparing the Homelab CPU 13900 with the 5950X highlights differences in performance and features.

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xvMAKSIOvx
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06-19-2022, 11:24 AM
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Consider your needs and budget when choosing between the R9 5950X and the 13900 with DDR4 RAM. The R9 offers more performance cores (8 extra) but is pricier, while the 13900 provides solid performance at a lower cost. Since you're running multiple Minecraft servers and using containers/Docker, stability and reliability matter more than raw clock speed. Given the ~$380 budget on eBay, the 13900 seems like a better value for your setup.
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xvMAKSIOvx
06-19-2022, 11:24 AM #1

Consider your needs and budget when choosing between the R9 5950X and the 13900 with DDR4 RAM. The R9 offers more performance cores (8 extra) but is pricier, while the 13900 provides solid performance at a lower cost. Since you're running multiple Minecraft servers and using containers/Docker, stability and reliability matter more than raw clock speed. Given the ~$380 budget on eBay, the 13900 seems like a better value for your setup.

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Jostorak
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06-19-2022, 02:17 PM
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Both options will cover your requirements adequately. The 13900 could cause scheduling issues between the E and P cores, but it doesn’t appear you’re handling heavy resource demands. It should consume less idle power thanks to its monolithic architecture, though it may use more power during peak loads. Given it’s likely to stay mostly idle, the Intel model might be preferable in the long term. You might also consider a more affordable CPU alternative.
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Jostorak
06-19-2022, 02:17 PM #2

Both options will cover your requirements adequately. The 13900 could cause scheduling issues between the E and P cores, but it doesn’t appear you’re handling heavy resource demands. It should consume less idle power thanks to its monolithic architecture, though it may use more power during peak loads. Given it’s likely to stay mostly idle, the Intel model might be preferable in the long term. You might also consider a more affordable CPU alternative.

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DrXOff
Junior Member
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06-20-2022, 12:33 AM
#3
Thank you for the feedback. If you're splitting your Minecraft servers into shards and aiming for up to 30 threads, scheduling might become more challenging with the 13900 version—opting for an ES release could help reduce costs.
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DrXOff
06-20-2022, 12:33 AM #3

Thank you for the feedback. If you're splitting your Minecraft servers into shards and aiming for up to 30 threads, scheduling might become more challenging with the 13900 version—opting for an ES release could help reduce costs.

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DJrg82
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06-20-2022, 06:59 AM
#4
When you need to boost CPU usage, threading/core allocation won’t be a major concern because they’ll already be ready.
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DJrg82
06-20-2022, 06:59 AM #4

When you need to boost CPU usage, threading/core allocation won’t be a major concern because they’ll already be ready.

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Dark_KingPT
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06-26-2022, 03:03 AM
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The effect of E cores on performance remains unchanged when processes are strictly single-threaded.
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Dark_KingPT
06-26-2022, 03:03 AM #5

The effect of E cores on performance remains unchanged when processes are strictly single-threaded.

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_Matoo_
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06-26-2022, 04:59 AM
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Focus on top performance for each thread.
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_Matoo_
06-26-2022, 04:59 AM #6

Focus on top performance for each thread.

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brobear7
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06-29-2022, 05:57 PM
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They perform worse than the P cores and even worse than the 5950x's components, meaning any task that gets stuck will lag behind the rest in other cores. At this point, 13900 is the only option unless you can afford a cheaper 7950x.
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brobear7
06-29-2022, 05:57 PM #7

They perform worse than the P cores and even worse than the 5950x's components, meaning any task that gets stuck will lag behind the rest in other cores. At this point, 13900 is the only option unless you can afford a cheaper 7950x.

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CreepaGames
Junior Member
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06-29-2022, 07:17 PM
#8
You receive an engineering sample 13900 because it’s designed for testing purposes, not for high-performance use. Running it at maximum speeds isn’t recommended if you require smooth single-thread operation.
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CreepaGames
06-29-2022, 07:17 PM #8

You receive an engineering sample 13900 because it’s designed for testing purposes, not for high-performance use. Running it at maximum speeds isn’t recommended if you require smooth single-thread operation.