Consider the trade-offs between 13700k and 7900x to decide which upgrade suits your needs best.
Consider the trade-offs between 13700k and 7900x to decide which upgrade suits your needs best.
Your current setup includes an i7-8700, RTX 3070Ti, and a SuperNOVA 850 PSU. With the Ryzen 9 7900X now at $439 on Amazon and the 13700K at $429, it seems AMD options are becoming more affordable. For gaming, you might prefer upgrading to Intel or AMD. If you choose AMD, consider adding RAM costs and weigh the pros and cons. Waiting could be an option if prices drop, but you’re unsure. Let me know if you need more details!
You're right about saving some cash on DDR5 RAM, but consider AMD options since they're fresh and Intel is phasing out LGA 1700 support. It's up to you!
Hey there, I really enjoy the 13700K. The P cores perform exceptionally fast, the memory controller outperforms Zen 4, and the e-core problem is fixed in the latest OS updates. However, I’d only suggest it if its price is closer to the 7700X than the 7900X. At 439$, the 7900X offers a solid deal considering it launched just a few months ago. For comparison, I bought my 3900X a year after its release for 410 euros. Since both CPUs are so similar in price and the X670E has more features and I/O than the Z790, the 7900X seems better unless you prioritize gaming with DDR5. If you stick with DDR4, the 13700K will lag behind even the 5800X3D. Overall, I wouldn’t hold back—right now the prices are quite attractive. If you need maximum performance, the 13700K will still beat the 7900X, but for better longevity and I/O, go with the R9. Given the intense competition, choose what suits your specific needs beyond gaming. Hope this helps!
You don't require 13700K unless you want 200+ fps in 1080p. 13600K covers your needs well for every gamer, particularly at higher resolutions. 7900X isn’t worth it for gaming; 7700X delivers similar or better results while being more affordable. I’d consider 7700X paired with B650 or 13600K with Z690 DDR4/DDR5. The 13th gen offers improved performance with DDR5, but if budget matters, DDR4 still works. Save even more by opting for a mid-to-high range B660 board. My recommendation is 13600K and DDR4 if you prefer lower costs, or 13600K Z690 DDR5 if you want better specs. Check the links for detailed reviews.
If I chose either the 8700 or the 3070ti, it would be a bit limited, though close. The 8700 is roughly similar to a 3600. It’s slower than the latest chips, but that’s not much of a difference. It performs better than the PS5 until a game demands all 16 threads, which I’m not sure will happen. For now it’s acceptable. Not too much, just okay. Unless you’re using very low resolution, the gap is negligible since your GPU is already limiting performance. A modern graphics card will always offer a smoother experience, while a new CPU isn’t. It will run Windows 11 and handle enough frames. I’d hold off until the next generation unless it’s that critical.
I have a 7700x, and I think the 13600K is slightly quicker for gaming. With a Microcenter setup, my choices are personal. If you decide to go with the 7700x, the Gigabyte B650 Auros Pro AX looks like a solid, fully equipped motherboard option. It seems this generation has only lost Gen 5 capabilities from the budget lineup. The VRM performance and build quality are almost the same as the X670.
Observed some changes after I hit enter. The suggestions seem reasonable, maybe a trade-off between components. A fresh CPU, board, or RAM might not match the performance of a new GPU. Budget might limit such upgrades. High-end parts like RDNA3 or 40xx could be slowed down by the 8700, but other chips would face more constraints. I’d pick the cheaper option that fits my setup. At least for gaming, both are excellent. The 13th gen offers huge multicore gains if the software can utilize multiple cores and e-cores, which usually makes real-time games harder. For games, e-cores are nearly useless. AMD sometimes gives a boost when you have both an AMD CPU and GPU, but that doesn’t apply here. If you need DDR4 only, 13th gen is the sole choice. Right now it’s mostly a decision. Earlier, DDR4 was preferred due to cost, but now DDR5 seems comparable in price. What’s changed is the availability of DDR5 motherboards—some have been removed. I don’t know the current situation. Edited December 22, 2022 by Bombastinator