F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The query refers to a product model number, specifically 5900X or 5950X, and asks about it.

The query refers to a product model number, specifically 5900X or 5950X, and asks about it.

The query refers to a product model number, specifically 5900X or 5950X, and asks about it.

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Creeperm4ster
Member
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11-24-2020, 07:05 AM
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RNJesus and a stock chat group have given me some peace of mind. I finally have a 5900X on its way, and I’m preordering a 5950X soon—likely to arrive eventually. Now, which CPU should I upgrade my scrublord-class 5600X into? The 5900X distributes its load across two chips, keeping each cooler than the 5950X. From what I found online, it tends to perform better in games than the 5950X for most workloads. Very few tasks with many threads (like 12 vs 16) really shine with the 5950X, and even good programs usually cap around 4–10 threads plus a main thread. Remember Amdahl’s law—it’s not just a guess. The 5950X adds more cache, better clock speed, more bragging rights, and superior silicon quality. Those chips have two cores instead of the single one in the 5600X, making them a stronger choice for gaming and heavy use.
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Creeperm4ster
11-24-2020, 07:05 AM #1

RNJesus and a stock chat group have given me some peace of mind. I finally have a 5900X on its way, and I’m preordering a 5950X soon—likely to arrive eventually. Now, which CPU should I upgrade my scrublord-class 5600X into? The 5900X distributes its load across two chips, keeping each cooler than the 5950X. From what I found online, it tends to perform better in games than the 5950X for most workloads. Very few tasks with many threads (like 12 vs 16) really shine with the 5950X, and even good programs usually cap around 4–10 threads plus a main thread. Remember Amdahl’s law—it’s not just a guess. The 5950X adds more cache, better clock speed, more bragging rights, and superior silicon quality. Those chips have two cores instead of the single one in the 5600X, making them a stronger choice for gaming and heavy use.

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CanadianFoil
Junior Member
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11-28-2020, 06:45 PM
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If you're not limited by budget and want more performance, choose the 5950x. Otherwise, the 5900x could have been a better option overall.
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CanadianFoil
11-28-2020, 06:45 PM #2

If you're not limited by budget and want more performance, choose the 5950x. Otherwise, the 5900x could have been a better option overall.

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rEalLy_Cr4zY
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12-05-2020, 02:39 PM
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Ensures quality by confirming the product meets specifications; high yields and zero defects make it valuable. Potential buyers expect reliable performance, not just a large count. The mention of four functional cores suggests they’re operational despite being disabled.
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rEalLy_Cr4zY
12-05-2020, 02:39 PM #3

Ensures quality by confirming the product meets specifications; high yields and zero defects make it valuable. Potential buyers expect reliable performance, not just a large count. The mention of four functional cores suggests they’re operational despite being disabled.

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AwsomeFace2
Member
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12-05-2020, 05:48 PM
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I don't understand this. Yet Linux himself has said something about it. But definitely, it might be that they made this decision; it really depends on hidden factors.
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AwsomeFace2
12-05-2020, 05:48 PM #4

I don't understand this. Yet Linux himself has said something about it. But definitely, it might be that they made this decision; it really depends on hidden factors.