Moving to AMD
Moving to AMD
Obtain a Crucial p2 NVME and pair it with an RTX 2080ti GPU. When shopping on eBay or similar sites, be cautious if the listing matches exactly—prices under $1100 for new or under $850 for used can be risky. The value of the upgrade hinges on your intended use. For gaming, the boost is minimal since you already have a 2080ti; consider a 3900x if you really need it, but a 3700x is sufficient. Rendering will benefit more from the GPU, so it’s a good choice if you’re planning that.
The i7-5820k is quite similar to a Ryzen 5 1600/2600 in performance, which isn't considered slow. Upgrading for gaming isn't necessary unless you're aiming for extremely high refresh rates. A 3900x would be excessive in terms of cores and threads but still adequate. My 8700k offers only a slight edge over the Ryzen 3000 in gaming, with just 6 cores and 12 threads. I’m comfortable handling multiple displays, streaming, video playback, and forum browsing simultaneously. If you need a boost for specific tasks, consider a 3600 or 3700x. Otherwise, stick to 1440p/4K—your i7-5820k should handle it well, especially with a 2080 Ti GPU.
3900x doesn't show much gain compared to around 3700x, and it's pretty close to the next generation—maybe hold off. Your CPU looks good, so I'd probably wait for AM5 before switching to AMD.
It's a tough situation. Ryzen won't match Intel's performance for your 240Hz screens as effectively, but Intel still offers good value now with its 10th and 4th generation models. Spending $450 on a CPU, $200 on a motherboard, and $80-150 on RAM might not be worth it when you have decent 1440p displays. You could make the most of your 2080ti by stretching its capabilities—currently it's underused at 1080p because your CPU struggles to deliver frames. At 1440p, it should handle things better, depending on what games you play.