The PC is performing worse than before the upgrade.
The PC is performing worse than before the upgrade.
Old parts
CPU: Intel Core i7 11700K 3.60GHz (5.00GHz Turbo Boost)
GPU: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080
Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ULTRA, WIFI 6 AX 200
RAM: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
SSD: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
CPU CORSAIR Hydro Series iCUE H115i Elite Capellix 280MM
PSU: Corsair RM850x 80 Plus Gold
New parts
CPU: Intel Core i9 12900K 3.20GHz
GPU: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080
Motherboard:
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi LGA 1700
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 5200mhz
SSD: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD added 2TB M.2
CPU CORSAIR Hydro Series iCUE H115i Elite Capellix 280MM
PSU: Corsair RM850x 80 Plus Gold
These bottlenecks are being evaluated to ensure everything matches the original configuration.
Checking if you have Windows 11 for the E-cores is essential for proper functionality.
Power consumption will likely increase with 12900k, making it hotter; monitor clock speeds and temperatures closely.
Memory has moved from DDR4 3200 to the lower end of DDR5, which could affect latency. Make sure XMP is activated.
The upgrade concept isn’t entirely clear to me.
The 11700K should deliver near-perfect scores, with only slight gains in most games. Older titles aiming for maximum FPS may see minor improvements, while high-end titles will still be limited by GPU settings.
A 13700k would be similar to the 12900k but with additional cache.