What should I replace with something better?
What should I replace with something better?
Hello, you're considering upgrading your CPU and motherboard. You're weighing between an AMD R7-5800X and an Intel i5-12600K, both with similar prices for their respective boards. It's worth thinking about whether to stick with AMD, which is nearing obsolescence, or go with Intel that still supports future generations. You currently have an i5-9400F and a 3060Ti GPU. If you're open to waiting, you might consider newer AMD options, but right now it seems like Intel could be a safer choice. Let me know if you need more details!
In my latest gaming setup I’m seeing 40% GPU load with full CPU utilization and a shaky 70fps performance. That’s not ideal.
If the current setup isn’t working for you, an upgrade might be worthwhile. The i9 9900(K)(F) is another option worth looking at—it still delivers strong gaming performance, just marginally behind some newer models. It’s priced at $340 on Amazon now, but I think a discount will likely appear around Black Friday. Both the 12600K and the 5800X are solid choices. The 12600K seems to provide a better path for upgrading since Z690 boards support the latest generation, while the B550 and X570 are expected to back Zen 3, potentially improving performance on the 5950X (or a 6950X) as well. Honestly, right now it’s hard to choose wrong, which is good news for shoppers. Considering the timing around Black Friday/Cyber Monday, I’d hold off for a few weeks before making a decision.
It stands out as one of the top ITX B360 boards for VRMs according to the owner's profile. The cooler isn't included, which might require an upgrade, but for in-socket versus platform upgrades, any cooler that can handle a 9900K could also manage a 5800X or 12600K, and vice versa.
I bought an i9-9900K a couple of months back on Amazon for $289. It let me lower the CPU frequency a bit while keeping performance. It’s still pretty strong.
12600k might be a stronger option, yet you could also keep your existing CPU.
I recommend treating this new title as a reference point, since it might face coding or optimization issues that lead to excessive resource usage. It’s better to wait and observe if performance remains stable after several updates. Before jumping in, investigate other potential causes of high CPU usage in the background. If the problem is indeed related to the CPU, consider using the waiting time to plan a more significant upgrade later.