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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs 3800XT vs 3700X: What are The Key Differences?

April 1, 2021 by Alex M 1 Comment

AMD Ryzen 3000XT

AMD is officially refreshing the Zen 2 lineup on the 7th of July, with new ‘Matisse‘ processors that are small improvements over the already existing ones. For this article, we are going to focus on the 8 core 3800XT which received the biggest clock speed increase out of this new lineup, the other two CPUs […]

Filed Under: AMD, Comparisons, CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 7 3700X, Ryzen 7 3800X, Ryzen 7 3800XT

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs 3900XT: What are The Key Differences?

April 1, 2021 by Alex M Leave a Comment

AMD Ryzen 3000XT

AMD was expected to launch new CPUs in response to the 10th generation Intel ‘Comet Lake‘ lineup in order to keep the performance crown and that’s exactly what they did. Introducing the Matisse Zen 2 refresh processors, the Ryzen 5 3600XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT are 6, 8 and 12 core alternatives […]

Filed Under: AMD, Comparisons, CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 9 3900X, Ryzen 9 3900XT

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs 3600XT: What are The Key Differences?

April 1, 2021 by Alex M 2 Comments

AMD Ryzen 3000XT

With AMD’s official announcement of the Matisse refresh, we now have a clear look at the specs of the XT CPUs that were recently launched on the 7th of July. The Ryzen 5 3600XT is the one that we’re going to dive into for now but if you are interested in the other two launching […]

Filed Under: AMD, Comparisons, CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 5 3600, Ryzen 5 3600XT

AMD’s New Ryzen 3000 XT Processors Announced: Is ‘Matisse’ Worth the Upgrade’?

April 1, 2021 by Alex M Leave a Comment

AMD Ryzen 3000XT

The mid-year Ryzen 3000 refresh has been confirmed: Ryzen 3000 XT ‘Matisse’ AMD will be soon launching three new XT series Ryzen 3000 processors that will be used to fire back at Intel’s Comet Lake CPUs that have been recently released. The Matisse refresh is expected to provide an incremental 4% speedup of single-core performance […]

Filed Under: AMD, CPUs, Guides, News

Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7 9700K: Which is best in 2021?

April 1, 2021 by Alex M 2 Comments

intel core i7 9700k vs ryzen 7 3700x

The Ryzen 7 3700X and the Core i7 9700K battle for the high-end share of the CPU market in one of the most processor-competitive periods the last 20 years has ever seen. At launch, they were both priced around the same, $329 and $359 for the 3700X and 9700K respectively but current retail prices favor […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, i7-9700k, Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i5-10600 vs. Ryzen 5 3600: Which CPU is best value?

May 28, 2020 by James 1 Comment

10600k vs ryzen 5 3600

Every year there is a brand new generation of CPUs that become the mainstays and serve as a great blend between performance and price. After all, not everyone is looking for the most powerful CPU every time – maybe they just want a simple and usable option that does what they need it to do […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, i5-10600K, Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 5 3600: Which CPU is best value?

May 18, 2020 by James 3 Comments

ryzen 3300x vs 3600

AMD has been killing it with their third generation Ryzen CPUs, and now with the recent release of AMD’s new, entry-level, options: the Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X, there are even more respectable choices available for builds on a budget. Whether it be gaming, a home theater PC, or general desktop use, one […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 3 3300X, Ryzen 5 3600

Intel 10th Gen ‘Comet Lake’ vs 9th Gen ‘Coffee Lake’: What are the differences?

July 16, 2020 by James Leave a Comment

Intel comet lake vs coffee lake

Intel’s 10th generation CPUs have been announced, with admittedly mixed reviews. Intel is finding itself in a game of catchup with AMD, in both price and specifications, as the core, and thread, counts of Intel processors lack significantly in comparison to their equivalently priced AMD counterparts. Intel 9th Gen lacking against Ryzen Zen 2 In […]

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Intel i3-10100 vs i3-9100 vs Ryzen 3 3200G/3100/3300X: Which is best?

May 7, 2020 by James 2 Comments

i3-10100 vs 9100 vs 3200

Whether it be a gaming build specialized for online multiplayer games like League of Legends or Counter Strike: GO, or a home theater PC (HTPC) meant for streaming 4K Netflix from your living room, these entry-level CPUs, are the most efficient, and give you the best value for their cost. Though the i3-9100 has an […]

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Intel 10th Gen i5-10600K vs i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 3600: Which is best?

May 6, 2020 by James 1 Comment

intel core i5-10600k vs 9600k vs 3600

Having looked at the overall changes brought by the launch of the Intel 10th generation CPUs, and having analyzed both the i9-10900K and i7-10700K, lets now take a closer look to Intel’s mid-range i5-10600K – the CPU meant primarily for gaming and desktop use. How does the i5-10600K fair against the previous-gen i5-9600K, and Intel’s […]

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Intel i9-10900K vs Intel i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

May 5, 2020 by James 1 Comment

i9-10900k vs 9900k vs 3900x

With the new Intel, 10th generation, CPUs set to launch toward the end of the second quarter of 2020, there are several new upgrades and features that are worth checking before committing to a new build which integrates these CPUs. For the overall upgrades and changes that the 10th generation brings to all of its […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, i9-10900K, i9-9900k, Ryzen 9 3900X

Intel Core i7-10700K vs i7-9700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: Which is best?

May 4, 2020 by James Leave a Comment

10700k vs 9700k vs 3800x

We’ve been through the overall changes brought by the 10th generation of Intel CPU’s, and we covered the flagship i9-10900K and how it fares to its predecessors. Now, let’s take a look at Intel’s upper mid-range CPU: the i7-10700K. How will this CPU fair against the previous generation i7-9700K, and the equivalently priced (though still […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, i7-9700k, Ryzen 7 3800X

The 7 Best Gaming CPUs (Ryzen & Intel): Tiered List

April 1, 2021 by Alex M Leave a Comment

intel vs ryzen for gaming

So you are ready to build your much-desired and longed-for PC and decided that your main use case for it will be gaming; and that’s fine, who doesn’t love playing games? If you’re in such a spot then this following article will help you decide which of the latest Ryzen or Intel CPUs will be […]

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3 Best CPUs for RTX 2080 Ti Builds

April 29, 2020 by James Leave a Comment

best cpus for rtx 2080 ti builds

Still the king over all commercial graphic processing units, the Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti reigns supreme. This flagship RTX GPU has 11 GB of DDR6 VRAM, up to 14 Gbps of memory speeds, and a 352-bit memory interface width; rendering it capable of producing graphical feats that other GPUs can only marvel at the sight […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Guides, RTX 2080 Ti

Ryzen 9 3950X vs Threadripper 2950X: Best value in 2020?

June 4, 2020 by James Leave a Comment

ryzen 3950x vs 2950x

Most people consider the act of picking the right processor for your new PC build as trivial as finding the one with the highest clock speed for what you need. However, there are times when two processors might not look worthy of comparison but actually serve completely different purposes. A great example of this is […]

Filed Under: Comparisons, CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 9 3950X

7 Best CPU-GPU Combos for Gaming (1080p, 1440p, 4k) in 2021

March 10, 2021 by James Leave a Comment

best cpu graphics card combos and pairings

Balancing the CPU and GPU for your needs is a tricky process – Whilst the GPU is the component that most heavily impacts gaming performance, if you under-specify a CPU the hit to consistency of performance can be jarring, and hard to fix. In this article I’ll suggest a range of combinations to suit any […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Graphics Cards, Guides

Intel Core i5 vs i7: Which is better for gaming in 2021?

January 17, 2021 by Split.Shift 1 Comment

Intel core i5 vs i7 for gaming

One of the most common questions when buying a CPU is whether or not stepping up one level in the stack will give appreciable returns. Especially for Intel, where the emphasis is on single-core speed rather than high core/thread counts, buyers are often unsure if upgrading from an i5 to an i7 for the extra […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Guides, i5-9600k, i7-9700k

Ryzen 9 3950X vs Core i9 10980XE vs Ryzen 9 2950X: First Comparison

June 4, 2020 by James Leave a Comment

3950x vs 10980xe vs 2950x

As the release of the promised Ryzen 9 3950X approaches, benchmarks are starting to appear against some of the possible competitors. The 3950X is an interesting processor that falls into a prosumer area that has been previously occupied by either HEDT processors or even some more exotic server/dual-CPU configs. This is mainly because of the […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Guides, Ryzen 9 3950X

Intel Core i9 9900KS vs 9900K (vs Ryzen 9 3900X/3950X)

June 4, 2020 by Split.Shift Leave a Comment

9900ks vs 9900k

For many years, 5GHz all-clock overclocks were a dream target. Most modern Intel CPU’s can get there with the proper cooling solution, but the silicon lottery still plays a role in determining if you’re lucky enough to have a chip that can reach that round 5GHz number. Among those Intel chips that were often pushed […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Guides, i9-9900k, i9-9900KS, Ryzen 9 3950X

4 Best CPU Motherboard Combos for 2021

January 17, 2021 by James 1 Comment

Best CPU Motherboard Combos

Here are our recommendations for the current best in class CPU’s and motherboards that will get the most out of them. Best CPU + Motherboard Combos – My Recommendations Best Value CPU + Motherboard Combo – Ryzen 2600 + ASRock Steel Legend mATX B450 Processor: AMD Ryzen 2600 The release of the Ryzen 3000 series has rightly cemented AMD’s place […]

Filed Under: CPUs, Guides, Motherboards

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