F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The best option depends on your needs, but a high-performance gaming PC with a powerful GPU and sufficient RAM is ideal.

The best option depends on your needs, but a high-performance gaming PC with a powerful GPU and sufficient RAM is ideal.

The best option depends on your needs, but a high-performance gaming PC with a powerful GPU and sufficient RAM is ideal.

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DianaPolis
Member
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11-10-2018, 10:13 AM
#1
Hey there, I’m trying to decide what PC to buy for gaming. I saw some suggestions on my Rig Post using a Ryzen 9, but online I found "CPU Leaderboards" claiming the Intel i7 9700K performs better than the Ryzen. Which is accurate? Thanks for your advice!
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DianaPolis
11-10-2018, 10:13 AM #1

Hey there, I’m trying to decide what PC to buy for gaming. I saw some suggestions on my Rig Post using a Ryzen 9, but online I found "CPU Leaderboards" claiming the Intel i7 9700K performs better than the Ryzen. Which is accurate? Thanks for your advice!

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masondowd1
Member
100
11-17-2018, 04:29 PM
#2
The Ryzen 9 3900X works well with I7 9700K in games, but it offers four extra cores and sixteen additional threads, improving performance in most other areas too.
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masondowd1
11-17-2018, 04:29 PM #2

The Ryzen 9 3900X works well with I7 9700K in games, but it offers four extra cores and sixteen additional threads, improving performance in most other areas too.

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iNaomiPlays
Senior Member
609
11-19-2018, 03:44 PM
#3
They’re essentially the same for gaming, but Ryzen performs better in tasks like video production. That’s correct. Thanks!
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iNaomiPlays
11-19-2018, 03:44 PM #3

They’re essentially the same for gaming, but Ryzen performs better in tasks like video production. That’s correct. Thanks!

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Zocker_KingHD
Junior Member
7
11-20-2018, 12:41 AM
#4
The Ryzen 9 excels in most applications except for gaming. Streaming and gaming with the 3900X perform significantly better than the 9700K.
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Zocker_KingHD
11-20-2018, 12:41 AM #4

The Ryzen 9 excels in most applications except for gaming. Streaming and gaming with the 3900X perform significantly better than the 9700K.

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Hicksatron
Junior Member
43
11-20-2018, 08:02 AM
#5
In most games, a resolution of 3700x or 3800x works well. The 3900x option outshines the 10700k, offering a slightly quicker 9900k.
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Hicksatron
11-20-2018, 08:02 AM #5

In most games, a resolution of 3700x or 3800x works well. The 3900x option outshines the 10700k, offering a slightly quicker 9900k.

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Staten_Ex
Member
226
11-21-2018, 02:00 PM
#6
I recommend holding off, buddy. I'm certain you'll wish you had waited until the end of the year to purchase anything. Just follow my advice and wait for the new releases. You'll either find some incredibly fast hardware or a much cheaper older model. Right now isn't the best time to buy—good luck!
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Staten_Ex
11-21-2018, 02:00 PM #6

I recommend holding off, buddy. I'm certain you'll wish you had waited until the end of the year to purchase anything. Just follow my advice and wait for the new releases. You'll either find some incredibly fast hardware or a much cheaper older model. Right now isn't the best time to buy—good luck!

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gAm3rBoY21
Junior Member
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11-21-2018, 02:49 PM
#7
It's interesting to consider the trade-offs between models. A 9700k offers a different balance of performance and price compared to the latest generation, while a 10,700k might provide more power at a slightly lower cost. What matters most depends on your specific needs.
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gAm3rBoY21
11-21-2018, 02:49 PM #7

It's interesting to consider the trade-offs between models. A 9700k offers a different balance of performance and price compared to the latest generation, while a 10,700k might provide more power at a slightly lower cost. What matters most depends on your specific needs.