Need some guidance on a fresh project, mainly involving 2D visuals and photo manipulation?
Need some guidance on a fresh project, mainly involving 2D visuals and photo manipulation?
I’m not completely clear on why you chose the i9. The main reason people opt for Intel is mainly because of its quick sync with their iGPU during video editing projects. For overall performance, the AMD 7000 series, such as the 7950X, offers strong results thanks to more cores and better multicore efficiency compared to the 14900K. Keep in mind that the 14900K has only eight performance cores, while the 13700KF provides eight high-performance cores. I selected the 13700KF with DDR4 mainly to stay within your budget. It still delivers better results than the 5950X and maintains eight high-performance cores. The motherboard and RAM modules are standard options, offering solid performance without being premium or basic. The i7 processor needs strong cooling if used at full capacity. The Freezer III stands out with its thicker 38mm radiator, VRM cooling fan, and contact frame for optimal heat dissipation—definitely a solid choice. The NM790 SSD is a good value for the price, though not as high-end as models like the 980 Pro. It provides decent performance and longevity for its cost. The MSI PSU is an ATX 3.0 tier A model featuring 135mm FDB fans and a 10-year warranty, meeting all your requirements. An 850W power supply is sufficient for the 13700KF and 4070Ti Super; going with 1000W would be unnecessary and wasteful. For more details, you can check these links: - - - https://gamersnexus.net/coolers/new...ez...benchmarks The MPG offers better performance than the MAG. The MAG series appears in the top recommendations: Best PSU Picks 2025 - Page 4 of 9 - Hardware Busters Hardware Busters - Best PSU Picks 2025 - Best Picks hwbusters.com I still think the 4070 Ti Super is a stronger option, especially when considering its openCL capabilities.
Just FYI - not a massive difference in performance with different RAM speeds in productivity / media creation:
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Thank you for clarifying your explanation. It was really helpful, particularly regarding the difference between performance cores and low-efficiency cores. Appreciate the time you took to write. I’ll follow up once I’ve had a chance to review your post thoroughly.
I'm currently at work, so I'm not reading much right now. I'll catch up later.
What we've discussed so far makes me reconsider my CPU choice. I need some quiet time to study about this (high performance vs low performance cores for Intel, cooling needs, the balance between silence and performance expectations, etc.).
Switching CPUs or even brands (from Intel to AMD) might really change things. I'll need some time to think.
Thanks a lot for your support so far. Appreciate it.
I'll get back once I've finished thinking.
I used your design, switched the country to Belgium, and it came to €2230.42. I adjusted the build to secure a quicker GPU for a lower price. The cost was 14700k, but those extra efficiency cores didn’t justify the higher expense.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor
(€443.86 @ Amazon Belgium)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
(€95.31 @ Azerty)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
(€237.00 @ Amazon Belgium)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€124.90 @ Amazon Belgium)
Storage:
KIOXIA EXCERIA PRO 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€90.95 @ Megekko) x3
Video Card:
ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB
(€779.00 @ Azerty)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(€67.88 @ Amazon Belgium)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 1050 W
80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€155.26 @ Azerty)
Total: €2176.06
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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The main condition is 7900XT's efficiency in openCL versus the 4070ti super.
...but I don't wish to have either of them, sorry
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Choice of GPU is pretty much settled I think. I don't want anything good at generative AI. This excludes nvidia and, to a lesser extent, the 7xxx AMD generation GPUs. It's a weird requirement I know but I have my reasons.
Unless there is an excellent reason not to, I'll get a Radeon RX 6950 XT. It's about 83% as good at OpenCL as an RTX 4070 ti which should satisfy me.
I would still opt for the AMD build, considering your preferred GPU, which brings it more in line with your initial 2k budget.
Which performance numbers are you referencing?
The Geekbench openCL scores for the 4070ti super and 6950XT:
https://browser.geekbench.com/opencl-benchmarks
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
170357
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
223729
The 4070ti super is 31.3% quicker than the 6950XT
The 7900XT and 6950XT match in performance:
Radeon RX 7900 XT
186508
Concerning OpenCL performance:
https://www.iwocl.org/resources/opencl-benchmarks/
"The Geekbench Compute Benchmark, created by Primate Labs, evaluates GPU performance for common tasks like image processing. It takes between 2 to 10 minutes and supports OpenCL."
That’s essentially what you’re doing, I believe.
Therefore, it seems logical to opt for the 4070Ti Super.
Even with the 7900XT and 6950XT, the 7900XT offers comparable results while consuming 50W less power.
A typical 6950XT card draws around 400W at full load; the 7900XT uses about 350W, and the 4070ti Super uses 285W.
Your consideration for the 6950XT isn’t very clear...
Based on this data, you’d need to decide whether you prefer a 30% boost in GPU performance or better CPU performance with the 7950X, as suggested by @logainofhades in his latest build.
On AMD, you can achieve less than 2000 euros by using an air cooler—definitely suitable for the 7950X:
https://be.pcpartpicker.com/product/zkWJ...oler-ps120