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Zireth Sep 23, 2019 @ 11:57am
I7 6700k to Ryzen 3700X: is it worth it?
Hi, I am considering upgrading my CPU, and I need to know if it's worth jumping over to AMD from my Intel CPU.
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Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
Originally posted by upcoast:

Neither game warrants a cpu / mobo swap.
But but what about more work based task such as rendering, disc forensics, virtual machines, etc? You didn't really acknowledge any of that portion.
For these then yes, Ryzen 3700X would be a great choice for that, along with a couple ssds and 32gb 3000/3200/3600 mhz ram
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Wichtelman Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:01pm 
if you play games that are held back by 4 cores 8 threads or want to do stuff like streaming it is worth it... if you just play csgo or lol not worth it...
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Snow Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:01pm 
Absolutely.
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Zireth Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:06pm 
Originally posted by 123:
if you play games that are held back by 4 cores 8 threads or want to do stuff like streaming it is worth it... if you just play csgo or lol not worth it...
I think my most demanding game is either The Witcher 3 or Overwatch.

I am also doing a lot of cyber security and networking related classes, if I were to run any of those applications or even a virtual machine, would the additional cores increase performance of any of those things?

(I hate CSGO)
Last edited by Zireth; Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:30pm
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HypersleepyNaputunia Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:13pm 
your cpu still good enough for now
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upcoast Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:08pm 
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
Originally posted by 123:
if you play games that are held back by 4 cores 8 threads or want to do stuff like streaming it is worth it... if you just play csgo or lol not worth it...
I think my most demanding game is either The Witcher 3 or Overwatch.

I am also doing a lot of cyber security and networking related classes, if I were to run any of those applications or even a virtual machine, would the additional cores increase performance of any of those things?

(I hate CSGO)

Neither game warrants a cpu / mobo swap.
Last edited by upcoast; Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:12pm
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Zireth Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:24pm 
Originally posted by upcoast:
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
I think my most demanding game is either The Witcher 3 or Overwatch.

I am also doing a lot of cyber security and networking related classes, if I were to run any of those applications or even a virtual machine, would the additional cores increase performance of any of those things?

(I hate CSGO)

Neither game warrants a cpu / mobo swap.
But but what about more work based task such as rendering, disc forensics, virtual machines, etc? You didn't really acknowledge any of that portion.
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Elon Mosque Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:36pm 
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
Originally posted by upcoast:

Neither game warrants a cpu / mobo swap.
But but what about more work based task such as rendering, disc forensics, virtual machines, etc? You didn't really acknowledge any of that portion.
If the said programs/workloads utilizes more cores yes your performance will be improved. I know for a fact that rendering will do and also virtual machine to some extent. Not sure about how much resources forensic toolkits use though.
Last edited by Elon Mosque; Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:36pm
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_I_ Sep 23, 2019 @ 2:44pm 
for current games 6700k is fine when overclocked

get a good cooler and aim for 4.5-5ghz
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Zireth Sep 23, 2019 @ 2:50pm 
Originally posted by _I_:
for current games 6700k is fine when overclocked

get a good cooler and aim for 4.5-5ghz
I actually could get a 4.4ghz OC on just a hyper 212, and good thermal paste application but I'll consider a water cooler for anything further than that. 36C on idle.
Last edited by Zireth; Sep 23, 2019 @ 3:06pm
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emoticorpse Sep 23, 2019 @ 2:56pm 
yes, it is.
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pasa Sep 23, 2019 @ 5:32pm 
No, unless you actively suffer doing what you do
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r.linder Sep 23, 2019 @ 6:36pm 
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
Originally posted by _I_:
for current games 6700k is fine when overclocked

get a good cooler and aim for 4.5-5ghz
I actually could get a 4.4ghz OC on just a hyper 212, and good thermal paste application but I'll consider a water cooler for anything further than that. 36C on idle.

You don't need liquid cooling; a larger air cooler such as Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 beat many 240mm AIO coolers and are within a few degrees of many 280mm and 360mm AIOs that usually cost a fair bit more.

Dark Rock Pro 4 is well regarded nowadays as the best air cooler for performance, acoustics, and looks, as Noctua's offerings are ugly without some changes.
Last edited by r.linder; Sep 23, 2019 @ 6:37pm
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Zireth Sep 23, 2019 @ 8:01pm 
Originally posted by Escorve:
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
I actually could get a 4.4ghz OC on just a hyper 212, and good thermal paste application but I'll consider a water cooler for anything further than that. 36C on idle.

You don't need liquid cooling; a larger air cooler such as Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 beat many 240mm AIO coolers and are within a few degrees of many 280mm and 360mm AIOs that usually cost a fair bit more.

Dark Rock Pro 4 is well regarded nowadays as the best air cooler for performance, acoustics, and looks, as Noctua's offerings are ugly without some changes.
but will it be able to take me to 5Ghz and not sound like a jet engine? that's the question.
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r.linder Sep 23, 2019 @ 8:18pm 
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
Originally posted by Escorve:

You don't need liquid cooling; a larger air cooler such as Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 beat many 240mm AIO coolers and are within a few degrees of many 280mm and 360mm AIOs that usually cost a fair bit more.

Dark Rock Pro 4 is well regarded nowadays as the best air cooler for performance, acoustics, and looks, as Noctua's offerings are ugly without some changes.
but will it be able to take me to 5Ghz and not sound like a jet engine? that's the question.

It most likely won't do 5 GHz because of the CPU, not the cooler itself.
It can handle a 9900K overclocked to 5 GHz.
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Jelly Donut Sep 24, 2019 @ 4:42am 
Originally posted by Escorve:
Originally posted by Rachel, The Promised End:
but will it be able to take me to 5Ghz and not sound like a jet engine? that's the question.

It most likely won't do 5 GHz because of the CPU, not the cooler itself.
It can handle a 9900K overclocked to 5 GHz.

(don't mind me going a bit off topic here)

That's not true. Be aware of Intel's marketing.

I built PCs with 9900Ks before with liquid coolers. Since a 9900k is made on an architecture that wasn't designed for 8 core, let alone its more to compete with AMD's Ryzen CPUs, I suggest staying away from it unless you wanna take a chance on Silicon Lottery and have plenty of money to shell out for cooling, even if its from Noctua. Don't forget that no matter how great your air cooler is, using an open air GPU easily kills it's efficiency unless you use a liquid cooler with its own dedicated cooling vents from outside.

You may still require to delid your CPU since every degree counts for a Intel CPU and it may still not be enough,

I currently have a delidded 8700k at 5Ghz AVX2, 1.25V mounted to a H150i Pro with 3 Noctua iPPC 3000s. Running a Prime 95 already hits it high at 80-90C at 4K loading, don't think about a 9900k unless you're lucky in the Silicon Lottery or don't mind the jet engine ur system likely makes.
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