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I7 12700k vs. 5900x for gaming?

I7 12700k vs. 5900x for gaming?

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HunkyG
Junior Member
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02-25-2021, 02:18 PM
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You're weighing options carefully for your PC build. The 12700K offers good value despite higher component costs, especially if you prioritize performance gains over price. Consider balancing budget with long-term needs.
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HunkyG
02-25-2021, 02:18 PM #1

You're weighing options carefully for your PC build. The 12700K offers good value despite higher component costs, especially if you prioritize performance gains over price. Consider balancing budget with long-term needs.

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JustSmileMore
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03-04-2021, 02:08 AM
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Skip alder lake right now since DDR5 costs a lot and Intel is only making the K CPUs that few people care about for overclocking. Opt for Zen3, use budget boards, install affordable cooling, and focus on efficiency. You might notice only a small performance gain, which probably won’t matter much.
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JustSmileMore
03-04-2021, 02:08 AM #2

Skip alder lake right now since DDR5 costs a lot and Intel is only making the K CPUs that few people care about for overclocking. Opt for Zen3, use budget boards, install affordable cooling, and focus on efficiency. You might notice only a small performance gain, which probably won’t matter much.

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reddcool8480
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 03:10 AM
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Also includes 12th generation with DDR4 support
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reddcool8480
03-05-2021, 03:10 AM #3

Also includes 12th generation with DDR4 support

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FlameSquid32
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03-05-2021, 06:30 AM
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Supporting Alder Lake means you can choose a DDR4 motherboard for better value, and the 12600k can outperform the 5900x in gaming while saving money overall—even when factoring in a powerful cooler. You also get multicore support right out of the box, so opting for a less popular SKU isn’t entirely pointless. However, if you wait a few months, some new bugs might surface and certain budget boards could be ready soon. Right now, unless you’re comfortable with being one of the first to try something new, it’s likely not the best time to upgrade your CPU, especially since Intel has just dropped new models and AMD is expected to announce theirs in about a month.
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FlameSquid32
03-05-2021, 06:30 AM #4

Supporting Alder Lake means you can choose a DDR4 motherboard for better value, and the 12600k can outperform the 5900x in gaming while saving money overall—even when factoring in a powerful cooler. You also get multicore support right out of the box, so opting for a less popular SKU isn’t entirely pointless. However, if you wait a few months, some new bugs might surface and certain budget boards could be ready soon. Right now, unless you’re comfortable with being one of the first to try something new, it’s likely not the best time to upgrade your CPU, especially since Intel has just dropped new models and AMD is expected to announce theirs in about a month.

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Legowim
Junior Member
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03-06-2021, 06:52 AM
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What graphics card do you own and what display settings do you use? If your answer doesn’t match a 3090 or 6900XT at 1080p, you won’t see a noticeable difference. Both can handle any GPU up to 1440p or 4K, or even regular cards like a 3070 or 6800 at any resolution.
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Legowim
03-06-2021, 06:52 AM #5

What graphics card do you own and what display settings do you use? If your answer doesn’t match a 3090 or 6900XT at 1080p, you won’t see a noticeable difference. Both can handle any GPU up to 1440p or 4K, or even regular cards like a 3070 or 6800 at any resolution.

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EPIC_GT
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03-06-2021, 12:48 PM
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My GPU is powerful enough for 4K gaming, and using DLSS and FSR can boost performance even if you're on a high-end CPU.
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EPIC_GT
03-06-2021, 12:48 PM #6

My GPU is powerful enough for 4K gaming, and using DLSS and FSR can boost performance even if you're on a high-end CPU.

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HighLikeSky
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03-06-2021, 03:09 PM
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What do you mean by running circles? Are you asking about small changes? Those numbers are likely influenced by high-end graphics cards to highlight CPU performance gaps. Lower hardware will show less difference.
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HighLikeSky
03-06-2021, 03:09 PM #7

What do you mean by running circles? Are you asking about small changes? Those numbers are likely influenced by high-end graphics cards to highlight CPU performance gaps. Lower hardware will show less difference.

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HERO_Tony
Junior Member
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03-06-2021, 04:12 PM
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There were some decent clown processors on the 5900x, but the i5-12600k performed really well. You might want to consider that option instead.
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HERO_Tony
03-06-2021, 04:12 PM #8

There were some decent clown processors on the 5900x, but the i5-12600k performed really well. You might want to consider that option instead.

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FuzzyMug
Senior Member
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03-10-2021, 12:03 PM
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For gaming, likely not. Probably 5800X or 12600K will suffice. - 5900X and 5800X perform almost the same in games, so unless you require extra cores for work, stick with 5800X. - The same applies to 12600K versus 12700K or 12900K; gaming speed differences are minimal. Each jump adds just a few percentage points, but unless productivity matters, don’t waste money. - Regarding Intel versus AMD for gaming only, Intel tends to edge slightly ahead, though only about 2% difference. So in short: For gaming purposes, choose the CPU and motherboard that offer the best value, especially if you can opt for DDR4 or DDR5 systems. Source: review of average performance across 10 games at 12:25.
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FuzzyMug
03-10-2021, 12:03 PM #9

For gaming, likely not. Probably 5800X or 12600K will suffice. - 5900X and 5800X perform almost the same in games, so unless you require extra cores for work, stick with 5800X. - The same applies to 12600K versus 12700K or 12900K; gaming speed differences are minimal. Each jump adds just a few percentage points, but unless productivity matters, don’t waste money. - Regarding Intel versus AMD for gaming only, Intel tends to edge slightly ahead, though only about 2% difference. So in short: For gaming purposes, choose the CPU and motherboard that offer the best value, especially if you can opt for DDR4 or DDR5 systems. Source: review of average performance across 10 games at 12:25.

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miran0
Junior Member
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03-10-2021, 01:20 PM
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A 20% improvement is clear to see, plus the savings will be around $100 a year for power usage. You might also consider using the 12600k with DDR4 to cut costs.
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miran0
03-10-2021, 01:20 PM #10

A 20% improvement is clear to see, plus the savings will be around $100 a year for power usage. You might also consider using the 12600k with DDR4 to cut costs.

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