I'm unsure what you're referring to. Could you clarify your question?
I'm unsure what you're referring to. Could you clarify your question?
I was searching for a 12700kf and z690 board with DDR4 support. AMD recently lowered their CPU prices, making it hard to decide between options. I plan to keep my existing 32GB 3200Mhz RAM setup and Noctua D15 cooler. Both newer systems require updated cooler mounts, which are readily available. I’m currently running an 8700k and am seeking a model with more cores. After reviewing benchmarks, the two CPUs appear to be competing closely. I play games at 1440p on a PSU that’s fine for me, and I’m okay overclocking either platform. I’m using standard SATA SSDs at 500/500 MB/s speeds, opting for a faster M.2 SSD if I choose the AMD path. The AMD options range from €5900x to €625, while the Intel model is around €610. If you could cast a vote in the poll and share other suggestions within that price range, it would be useful. Let me know which board you prefer and why! Thanks.
I’d choose Ryzen because it works well without Windows 11, and with the 12th gen i7 you’d need Windows 11 for better scheduling. But honestly, Windows 11 is pretty unreliable, so I’d avoid it as much as possible.
I’d likely choose the 12th generation if I were making a purchase now. While I really enjoy my 5900X, the newer generation offers better performance.
Do you have the chance to purchase these two bundles together or can you assemble them yourself? If you already own AMD components, it makes sense, but Alder Lake offers better performance. Although prices have dropped on AMD chips, it’s harder to decide now. I believe newer Intel LGA 1700 boards are more up-to-date—most M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x 4, whereas AMD AM4 models usually have fewer slots. It’s not a major issue, but it’s worth considering the pros and cons of each option.
For most users the Intel processor will offer a better balance, matching workload demands while delivering higher speed in demanding tasks. If you're okay with reduced overclocking on the Intel side, you can downgrade to the 12700F and cut costs by around 50 EUR. Depending on your needs, you might also switch the motherboard to the B660 instead of the B660 if you choose the 12700F. You could even replace the X570 with a B550 based on your priorities. While overclocking may not justify itself on either chip, Intel still provides a noticeable boost—about 5%—with only a modest rise in power usage. The 12700F consumes roughly the same power as the 5900X, whereas the 12700K uses around 30W more at stock. If efficiency matters, the 5900X is preferable, especially if you aim to keep performance under 100W.
It seems with the B550 you might miss some PCIe lanes for storage devices, especially if you have many drives. For the Alderlake/1700 using Z690, there shouldn’t be this problem. It looks like he’s probably favoring AMD technology.
I’d choose the 12700KF any time, every day. The 12th gen is better than the Ryzen 5000 lineup right now. Solid-state drives are affordable enough that you can likely get a similar 1TB unit later and install it. There are many other SSD options that match the Samsung 980 series at a significantly lower cost.
12700f paired with b660 or 5900X using b550. Upgrading for overclocking isn't justified on 12th generation chips.