Top Intel processor for 2020?
Top Intel processor for 2020?
I notice a clear difference of 3700x compared to 10700k, but it seems there might be some confusion about the numbers. Could you clarify what you're referring to?
Purchase a B450 or B550 chipset motherboard now and plan your savings until September-October. That’s when the new AMD Ryzen 4000 series (Zen 3) CPUs will be released. Afterward, you can either upgrade to a 3700X for a lower price or choose a compatible 4000 series CPU based on your budget.
the 9700k isn't recommended because it's from the 9th generation with z390 or any other chipset is not supported. The 10th generation is slightly pricier too, plus you'll need a new chipset motherboard. Also keep in mind the XMP RAM limit if you're planning gaming—it's a bit too much for the 3900x, but the 3700x should handle 8GB and 16TB easily. If your focus is on productivity tasks like video editing, the 3900x might be better, but make sure it fits your budget. You could also opt for a 3600 and redirect savings toward upgrading your GPU.