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5950x VS 13700k, any sense in getting the former?

Zarax said:
Thanks but no, I'm likely to keep the CPU for the next 10 years just like I did with my current setup so investing in an end of the line socket is not a problem.
Basically I'm aiming at a "best of DDR4" build for maximum stability and value for money, upgrading has become expensive as it is...
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Get 13th gen intel then. The single thread performance will keep it relevant for years to come. 5950x is slower than 12600k in certain emulators etc that need high st speed
 
Cyber-Mav said:
Get 13th gen intel then. The single thread performance will keep it relevant for years to come. 5950x is slower than 12600k in certain emulators etc that need high st speed
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I'm heavily leaning towards it, especially as it took over 5800x3d in recent benchmarks.
 
Sorry to threadjack and please excuse my ignorance.

I'm in the process of sizing up a new 13700k build myself. Is there no real benefit of paying for a DDR5 setup? Cyber-Mav - you referred to 13th gen as being a "dead end" platform. Is this because they have already announced the next gen?

TIA
Cyber-Mav said:
13700k has a lot more single thread speed and wipes the floor with the 5950x in gaming so it will have a longer lifespan. Both are on dead end platforms but am4 is deader.
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jonessa said:
Sorry to threadjack and please excuse my ignorance.

I'm in the process of sizing up a new 13700k build myself. Is there no real benefit of paying for a DDR5 setup? Cyber-Mav - you referred to 13th gen as being a "dead end" platform. Is this because they have already announced the next gen?

TIA
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Dead end means that the 14th gen will use a different socket, so your motherboard won't support it.
If you're looking to shell the money for DDR5 you might want to wait a few months for the AMD 7000X3D series which might be a better buy if you're only gaming and will support a couple more generations.

This might help your decision:
 
Talking of dead end platform isn't the end of the earth. You'll upgrade your graphics card more times than CPU and mobo.
AM4 is still a fine system, just because the AM5 is out doesn't make the AM4 redundant and broken.

Decent deals for AM4 complete bundles on the web, if you're on a budget.
 
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