********* AMD 2950x Vs Intel 9900k *************

[Billy85]

Hi guys,

Looking to build a new computer, originally was going to go with 9900k, but now that I have seen the AMD 2950x, wondering which is faster and better for the long term....

I don't do vid editing, neither am I a graphics designer.....

The PC will be mainly used for online streaming, watching vids/movies/general productivity work using Microsoft office, surfing internet etc....


Any advice on which should go for in terms of long term use, I'm thinking 9900k makes more sense as new tech comes out everyday...... but 16 cores 32 threads and 64 pcie lanes.... ?

Furthermore what would the base and boost frequency be on each core on the AMD, as intels 9900k only runs on 5.0Ghz on 2 cores from what I gather.....

Any advice, pros/cons/ application/info would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Billy85]

Thanks, but I'm looking for high clock speeds, intels 9900k has 3.6Ghz - 5.00Ghz as appose to 3.2Ghz and 4.1. But yeah massive price difference!!

 

[Billy85]

Yes, sometimes people drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini just because they can...

Got My Bugatti Chiron on order

Hmm.... Think I will stick to the 9900k, yes maybe overkill but i'm planning on keeping it for over 10 years! Guess what i'm running at the moment? Intels Q6600!!!! Was bought in 2007...... yooooooo!!!!!!! lol

 

[Billy85]

Decided to hold tight and wait for CES 2019, lets see what AMD brings.....