CPU3900X or comparable Intel option suitable for 3D tasks.
CPU3900X or comparable Intel option suitable for 3D tasks.
You're looking to build a new computer within a ~$2000 budget, focusing on 3D work in Blender and Adobe tools. For the CPU, you're unsure whether prioritizing more cores or better single-core performance is better. Since render speed isn't your main concern (you'll pair it with at least a 2080), consider how the CPU will handle modeling, animation, and real-time viewport tasks. Let me know if you want more details!
It depends on the particular apps and their preferences. Developers or custom forms tied to a specific app might hold relevant data. I assume “viewport” refers to the app in question? That term isn’t likely to appear in search results, so I’m unsure if it’s a unique app or just a general description. There could be a dedicated forum for that app where more details are available. Generally, for work-related matters, focusing on core functionality is more important than thread speed. This isn’t always the case, though. The 3900 offers slightly slower threads but many more concurrent connections, so it might perform similarly in either scenario. I’m not sure.
Apologies, I was thinking about Blender's viewport performance. Your reply was appreciated.
I think the Blender viewport (Eevee or Cycles) tends to prioritize clock performance rather than cores, probably because it resembles game engine behavior. The variation is likely minor, but I’m confident the 10900K outperforms the 3900X. I’d still choose the 3900X, though if render speed isn’t important, the 10700K or 10600K could also be viable alternatives alongside the 10900K.