The top CPU right now is the latest generation Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9, depending on your budget and needs.
The top CPU right now is the latest generation Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9, depending on your budget and needs.
The announcement was planned for October 8th, likely leading to reviews or the first round being available by mid-October. I assume the initial version will stay on shelves for just a short time—either act quickly to click or be ready to wait for the second round once excitement fades.
He might be able to purchase it on Ebay for double the price. Regardless, I suggest waiting even if you're not in a hurry. Most CPUs struggle with the RTX 3080, so since the 3090 will be quicker, we can reasonably expect that even with an overclocked Intel CPU, you'd face limitations. We'll find out for sure once the 3090 reviews are published, but it's likely. I’d definitely wait until October 8th to see what AMD has to share about their latest offerings.