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 […]
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs 3900XT: What are The Key Differences?
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 […]
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs 3600XT: What are The Key Differences?
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 […]
AMD’s New Ryzen 3000 XT Processors Announced: Is ‘Matisse’ Worth the Upgrade’?
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 […]
Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7 9700K: Which is best in 2021?
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 […]
Intel Core i5-10600 vs. Ryzen 5 3600: Which CPU is best value?
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 […]
Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 5 3600: Which CPU is best value?
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 […]
Intel 10th Gen ‘Comet Lake’ vs 9th Gen ‘Coffee Lake’: What are the differences?
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 […]
Intel i3-10100 vs i3-9100 vs Ryzen 3 3200G/3100/3300X: Which is best?
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 […]
Intel 10th Gen i5-10600K vs i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 3600: Which is best?
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 […]
Intel i9-10900K vs Intel i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 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 […]
Intel Core i7-10700K vs i7-9700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: Which is best?
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 […]
The 7 Best Gaming CPUs (Ryzen & Intel): Tiered List
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 […]
3 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 […]
Ryzen 9 3950X vs Threadripper 2950X: Best value in 2020?
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 […]
7 Best CPU-GPU Combos for Gaming (1080p, 1440p, 4k) in 2021
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 […]
Intel Core i5 vs i7: Which is better for gaming in 2021?
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 […]
Ryzen 9 3950X vs Core i9 10980XE vs Ryzen 9 2950X: First Comparison
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 […]
Intel Core i9 9900KS vs 9900K (vs Ryzen 9 3900X/3950X)
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 […]
4 Best CPU Motherboard Combos for 2021
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 […]