Should I wait for 10th Gen Intel CPU's?

VsantigoV
Member

10-31-2018, 05:22 AM

Hey there, so I'm working on rebuilding my PC now. I have a 2080 Ti and it's not a price issue. I was thinking about getting the i9 9900K, but I think Intel might release the 10th gen soon—maybe in the next few weeks. Should I wait? Do we know if the new 10th gen will be better and optimized for gaming like the 9900K? And I just want to avoid getting caught up before AMD steps in. Thanks!

VsantigoV

10-31-2018, 05:22 AM #1

MrBukkit
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10-31-2018, 08:19 PM

We haven't received any confirmation regarding this matter, not even from Intel. The performance leaks seem to contradict each other—some claim minimal gains while others suggest significant improvements. This inconsistency makes it hard to gauge whether it’s worth investing. I’m skeptical the 9900K will turn into a problematic CPU after the 10th-gen release, so it might be best not to wait if you need a PC now, especially given the ongoing delays from COVID-19.

MrBukkit

10-31-2018, 08:19 PM #2

Rosario17_
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10-31-2018, 11:51 PM

Nonetheless every leak indicates the arrival of a fresh socket, rendering the previous one outdated.

Rosario17_

10-31-2018, 11:51 PM #3

Nonetheless every leak indicates the arrival of a fresh socket, rendering the previous one outdated.

Marinated
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11-01-2018, 04:32 AM

This isn't a leak reported by Intel.

Marinated

11-01-2018, 04:32 AM #4

This isn't a leak reported by Intel.

LFPC
Member

11-01-2018, 11:17 AM

It simplifies things quite a bit. It's strange how many pieces seem to treat it like a rumor or a leak.

LFPC

11-01-2018, 11:17 AM #5

It simplifies things quite a bit. It's strange how many pieces seem to treat it like a rumor or a leak.

Danjobro
Member

11-03-2018, 01:30 AM

Its like 8700k to 9900k. Same CPU, but now with 10 core. So an extension of the iterations we saw with the jump from 7700k to 8700 to 9900k.

Danjobro

11-03-2018, 01:30 AM #6

Its like 8700k to 9900k. Same CPU, but now with 10 core. So an extension of the iterations we saw with the jump from 7700k to 8700 to 9900k.

privy223
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11-03-2018, 06:52 AM

The 10th generation lineup doesn’t include a 10900K, just lots of Y and U models.

privy223

11-03-2018, 06:52 AM #7

The 10th generation lineup doesn’t include a 10900K, just lots of Y and U models.

tonylaflem
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11-21-2018, 02:08 AM

Because it hasn't been released yet, we still have some information about the CPU thanks to ES entries found by trusted sources. From those sources, we understand it's an update built upon the existing 7700k design.

tonylaflem

11-21-2018, 02:08 AM #8

RobinWienese
Junior Member

11-22-2018, 02:32 PM

The mobile (laptop) category typically receives the latest generation releases first, like the 10th gen Intel CPUs and recent Ryzen 4000 chips. This explains why you see Y and U SKU numbers for the 10th gen but not K, KF, or other non-lettered (locked) desktop SKUs. Make sure your assessment is accurate—should I be right? If you're unsure, consider whether an upgrade is necessary now or if you can wait. If it's the former, look into the 9900K (as suggested by @Fasauceome), which offers strong gaming performance and heat management. If that's the case, pair it with the Z490 or the upcoming chipset motherboards for Intel.

RobinWienese

11-22-2018, 02:32 PM #9

Canceled_
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11-22-2018, 03:16 PM

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Choosing between modern 10th gen Intel chips and today’s Ryzen 3000 would make sense if prices matched performance. Comparing a 9900k to a Ryzen 7 3700x or an 8700k to a Ryzen 5 3600x would lead me to pick the Intel option. However, when looking at a 10th gen Intel against a 4th gen Ryzen, the comparison changes entirely. Right now, even a recent i7-9700k is pricier than a 3700x, making competitive pricing unlikely.

Canceled_

11-22-2018, 03:16 PM #10