is it worth to switch to intel over amd

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08-26-2018, 04:01 PM

I'm considering my friend's setup and thinking about whether upgrading or swapping would make more sense. He has an i7 9700k and Z390, currently running a Ryzen 3 1200 and A320M Pro VH. It looks like a solid combo, but we should weigh the pros and cons of adding a new mobile processor versus keeping his existing gear.

Deadly_Wolf159

08-26-2018, 04:01 PM #1

axxerr77
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08-27-2018, 11:15 AM

It relies heavily on the specific price since Intel remains the sole available option at the moment, making the choices quite limited.

axxerr77

08-27-2018, 11:15 AM #2

It relies heavily on the specific price since Intel remains the sole available option at the moment, making the choices quite limited.

BrianChew
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08-27-2018, 03:44 PM

The difference between 9700K and R3 1200 is quite noticeable—nighttime feels vastly different from daytime.

BrianChew

08-27-2018, 03:44 PM #3

The difference between 9700K and R3 1200 is quite noticeable—nighttime feels vastly different from daytime.

Melvzster
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08-29-2018, 06:55 AM

Melvzster

08-29-2018, 06:55 AM #4

DaLoneDwarf98
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08-30-2018, 12:42 AM

388 usd, initially 560 usd

DaLoneDwarf98

08-30-2018, 12:42 AM #5

388 usd, initially 560 usd

Frankette44
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08-30-2018, 02:35 AM

You're weighing whether to take the full bundle or opt for an AMD alternative that matches the performance of the i7 9700K. It's a tough decision depending on your needs and budget.

Frankette44

08-30-2018, 02:35 AM #6

You're weighing whether to take the full bundle or opt for an AMD alternative that matches the performance of the i7 9700K. It's a tough decision depending on your needs and budget.

_Keira
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09-06-2018, 09:21 PM

Ebay lists them at 265 US dollars.

_Keira

09-06-2018, 09:21 PM #7

Ebay lists them at 265 US dollars.

AhmetUtku
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09-07-2018, 03:35 AM

My previous comment was about the bundle being for the 9700K. The only AMD CPU with better performance than a 9700K for gaming is a 5600X or higher. The $388 bundle seems reasonable for a new purchase. Is it new?

AhmetUtku

09-07-2018, 03:35 AM #8

FinnGamesHD
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09-07-2018, 09:21 AM

Absolutely, it would be completely fresh.

FinnGamesHD

09-07-2018, 09:21 AM #9

Absolutely, it would be completely fresh.

Malthe581
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09-07-2018, 10:14 AM

#10

I’d pick 9700K instead of the AMD 3600X/3700X since it offers better performance for most games. No hardware acceleration, but it handles more than eight cores without issues.

Malthe581

09-07-2018, 10:14 AM #10

I’d pick 9700K instead of the AMD 3600X/3700X since it offers better performance for most games. No hardware acceleration, but it handles more than eight cores without issues.

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