i9-9900KS paired with R9 3950X graphics card

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10-31-2019, 05:24 PM

Uncertain about the details, but if Gen 3 is being discussed for Intel platforms, X16 Gen 3 should handle the bandwidth needs of ampere cards—though we're not sure about the 3090's performance. In gaming, the 9900K remains a strong choice and should work well with a 3080.

PapieszZKremu

10-31-2019, 05:24 PM #1

Aspire505
Junior Member

11-02-2019, 04:54 PM

It has been noted that the clock speeds of Intel and AMD are sufficient to bridge the PCIe generation difference.

Aspire505

11-02-2019, 04:54 PM #2

It has been noted that the clock speeds of Intel and AMD are sufficient to bridge the PCIe generation difference.

Thuthur
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11-03-2019, 05:54 PM

What kind of performance are you seeking? The 3950x offers significant power with double the cores, making it much more efficient than the 9900ks in many scenarios, though it may not be ideal for gaming.

Thuthur

11-03-2019, 05:54 PM #3

MeteorSmasher
Member

11-06-2019, 12:33 AM

3950X performs better with a workstation CPU than for gaming. Avoid purchasing it if the user's focus is primarily on gaming. While 9900K, 10900K, 3950X and 3900X all serve as solid CPUs, each excels in different areas.

MeteorSmasher

11-06-2019, 12:33 AM #4

Tonydigi99
Junior Member

11-07-2019, 07:18 PM

Media is shaping the story. It seems odd that critics are shifting focus to the R9 3950x for their reviews. Interestingly, the same reviewers once said the i9 9900k was too costly for gaming. I’m fine with AMD; I just believed the R9 3900x would have been a stronger choice because at $440 for 12 cores it offers good value and performs similarly to the $710 R9 3950x in games. As someone who uses a 5GB RAM setup, I expect to outperform them in gaming and underperform in productivity. It’s amusing that they claim 4K games are nearly identical across CPUs, yet some sources say they’re pointless. Just enjoy your i9—it handles games about as well as a 10th-gen Intel i5, and it’s great for streaming.

Tonydigi99

11-07-2019, 07:18 PM #5

OLA2004
Junior Member

11-09-2019, 06:25 AM

Thanks everyone. The feedback seems to emphasize more workstation AMD CPUs over Intel for gaming, which is great. Right now I’m mostly using 10K+ Formula Excel and Access databases, so gaming isn’t the priority. I think the higher core count in the 3900/3950 models would better suit workstation tasks than gaming. It might just be that I’ve seen many RTX3080 reviews and benchmarks using the 3950X/3900X, plus comments from Jay asking if anyone still uses Intel, which reinforced my earlier thoughts.

OLA2004

11-09-2019, 06:25 AM #6

ritsu_k
Junior Member

11-09-2019, 11:31 AM

The latest Nvidia GPUs support PCIe Gen 4. Currently, Intel's 10th generation CPU lacks this feature, leading reviewers to favor AMD Zen 2. It seems PCIe Gen 3 or 4 aren't crucial in most scenarios.

ritsu_k

11-09-2019, 11:31 AM #7

The latest Nvidia GPUs support PCIe Gen 4. Currently, Intel's 10th generation CPU lacks this feature, leading reviewers to favor AMD Zen 2. It seems PCIe Gen 3 or 4 aren't crucial in most scenarios.

ojoman
Junior Member

11-09-2019, 01:17 PM

They would make sense if they used PCIe 3rd and 4th generation. Since there’d be a comparison, they wouldn’t need Intel anymore—AMD boards are available in gen 3. I’d like the details so I can know when it’s time to upgrade. The test will be the 3090 because it far exceeds what we’ve had before. If gen 4 performs better, you’ll notice my i9 10900k being replaced by whatever runs the 3090 best.

ojoman

11-09-2019, 01:17 PM #8