Would increasing from 10700k to 11900k be a good move?
Would increasing from 10700k to 11900k be a good move?
I still have a strong 10700K setup running smoothly with an RTX 3080, 32GB 4200mhz RAM, and a Corsair MP600 XT GEN 4 NMV2. I understand it’s usually not worth jumping to the next generation right away, but since my current GPU only supports PCI-E Gen 3 and my motherboard didn’t have a Gen 4 chip at the time, would a newer model still offer more benefits beyond just being newer and supporting Gen 4? There are some used options available at a lower cost. Would this upgrade be feasible for a few more years?
As you mentioned, I don’t face any performance bottlenecks (I’m currently streaming at 1440p), and besides a new GPU and PSU upgrade (currently 750W plus platinum) or swapping out the motherboard, RAM, CPU, and cooling system—which would be quite expensive—there’s not much room for improvement.
Edit per your request:
CPU: 10700K
CPU cooler: Corsair H115i Elite Capellix
Motherboard: MSI Z490 Gaming Plus
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 4200 CL18 2x16GB
Storage: Corsair MP600 Pro XT 2TB
GPU: RTX 3080
Power Supply: Corsair Hx750i platinum certified, about three years old now
Case: Cosair Obsidian 500D SE
Operating System: Windows 11
Display: Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27"
Currently in Brazil, for comparison, a Ryzen 9800X3D would be around BRL 3,200. Someone has a used one for about R$1,000.
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Where are you located and what is the current price of the i9-11900K?
Even though the performance boost at 11900K isn't large, if the new CPU is affordable and your cooling setup works well, I'd suggest proceeding.
You can keep using the machine as long as it meets your needs. The duration depends on how comfortable you are with a slightly older system. I'm writing this on an i5-3570K, which is fine for basic web use.
For gamers, I’d have suggested upgrading to a new system sooner, but with rising memory costs, you might extend the life of your current machine before it becomes noticeably slow.
There's not much difference between each 14nm generation, and it wasn't until the 12th gen on "Intel 7" that there was a big bump. Even the first 14nm chip from 2015 remained reasonably competitive in gaming until 2021, despite having only 4 cores clocked slow, on DDR3!
Of course it had 128MB eDRAM cache as L4, but still
It's true, I'm managing well so far, handling all settings. I stick with CP 2077 as my starting point and use ultra quality with minor adjustments to hit around 84fps overall, while keeping low at 64fps in busy scenes—no frame generation needed, just DLSS help. Monster hunter wilds is quite demanding; I can maintain good performance over 60fps, though it drops to about 40fps in cities. With FSR, I reach 65–90fps in open areas. Personally, I don’t think upgrading is necessary for the next two years unless the new PCIe Gen4 version brings noticeable improvements or extra gains.
Both chips function almost identically.
They share the same core and thread setup.
The only notable variation is a 4% difference in maximum turbo boost and PCIE 4.0 compatibility.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...335,212325
In short, you’ll notice almost no impact on overall system performance.
The only real distinction is the ability of the PCIE 4.0 M.2 drive to operate at full speed.
Beyond SSD benchmark results, this won’t be apparent.
That’s all there is to it.
If the upgrade comes without cost, then it makes sense.
But if you’re paying, it probably isn’t worth it.
Edit: Your description seems a bit off.
Are your current CPUs i7-10700k or i7-11700k?
If you have the i7-11700k model, you already support PCIE 4.0.
Sorry, I have a 10700k. I thought my M2 SSD would work better and the GPU too, thanks to the increased bandwidth. Speed per Speed isn't something I'd call an upgrade unless it's very affordable, but thinking about PCI-E Gen 4 support made me consider it... right now it looks like loading speeds won't improve much at all.
Transitioning from Gen 3 to Gen 4 has minimal impact on GPU performance.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/nvidi...ng/27.html