Increasing cores while keeping power constant can still be efficient.
Increasing cores while keeping power constant can still be efficient.
It seems you're planning to maintain strong performance for gaming, and you expect an update next week with results.
It's clear you're on the right track. The same 257 mm size means everything works the same way. Adding more cores helps distribute the 220 W more evenly, reducing hotspots. Still, the cooler needs to manage the full power output.
It's possible to include a 280AIO and some 3k fans, though it may not be sufficient.
In theory, maintaining the same power consumption and die size will result in similar temperatures after reaching steady state. Raising the power draw typically leads to increased heat. With Ryzen processors, lower temperatures are achievable at the same power because their dies are designed to disperse heat more effectively. Intel Core i chips, on the other hand, are monolithic, which affects their thermal performance.