Should i wait or buy amd cpu now?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Should i wait or buy amd cpu now?

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07-02-2019, 01:07 AM

I have an i5-8600K processor. It doesn’t seem like a poor choice, but to push its performance, I’d need a new motherboard since my current one can’t handle overclocking. That’s why I wondered if getting a new CPU would make sense too, especially after seeing a lot of content about the Gen 4 series from AMD. Will they really outperform today’s models enough to justify the investment? Or should I stick with the more affordable option? I’m considering the Ryzen 9 3900X as an alternative.

DoctorSergio15

07-02-2019, 01:07 AM #1

Izzyb2004
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07-02-2019, 07:04 PM

Wait for Zen 3—it looks promising. If the costs were too high or you weren’t happy, you can switch to Zen 2 at a lower price unless you require a new board, which is best done now. Edited June 15, 2020 by TofuHaroto

Izzyb2004

07-02-2019, 07:04 PM #2

ladymorepork
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07-03-2019, 12:37 AM

You might want to hold off if you're not eager to upgrade...

ladymorepork

07-03-2019, 12:37 AM #3

You might want to hold off if you're not eager to upgrade...

duhazneubin
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07-03-2019, 02:49 AM

You need it immediately and Intel currently has 10,700 units available. For AMD, there are many solid options without any pressure.

duhazneubin

07-03-2019, 02:49 AM #4

You need it immediately and Intel currently has 10,700 units available. For AMD, there are many solid options without any pressure.