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AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor - $573.99 + F/S - Amazon

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Amazon [amazon.com] has AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor for $573.99. Shipping is free.

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  • The best for creators meets the best for gamers, can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
  • 16 Cores and 32 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture
  • 5.7 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 80 MB cache, DDR5-5200 support
  • For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
  • Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0BBHD5D8Y [amazon.com]
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Amazon [amazon.com] has AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor for $573.99. Shipping is free.

Price:
$225.01 lower (28% savings) than the list price of $799.00

Customer reviews:
★★★★★ / 69 global ratings

About this Item:
  • The best for creators meets the best for gamers, can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
  • 16 Cores and 32 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture
  • 5.7 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 80 MB cache, DDR5-5200 support
  • For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
  • Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0BBHD5D8Y [amazon.com]

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Nov 21, 2022 9:08 AM
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SimoneuoNov 21, 2022 9:08 AM
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what is the equivalent = intel
Nov 21, 2022 10:40 AM
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littlevinnieNov 21, 2022 10:40 AM
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Quote from Simoneuo View quoted comment :
what is the equivalent = intel
The 13900k
Nov 22, 2022 5:55 AM
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devilsnareNov 22, 2022 5:55 AM
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Thanks for the post OP! Just ordered one via prime, arriving Sunday Nov27 - if MC drops a solid deal for mobo+7950x then might just return back to Amazon
Nov 22, 2022 1:29 PM
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SmartHaddock3847Nov 22, 2022 1:29 PM
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Is 13900k better? Not just for gaming
Nov 22, 2022 1:47 PM
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CaptainElwoodNov 22, 2022 1:47 PM
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Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
Is 13900k better? Not just for gaming
I think anyone that actually needs this much cpu should likely watch the in depth reviews so they can see the performance in the specific applications they will be using (or at least a similar enough test to ball park). That said, in general the 13900k comes out on top with several exceptions.
Nov 22, 2022 2:42 PM
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magbarnNov 22, 2022 2:42 PM
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Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
Is 13900k better? Not just for gaming
The 13900K is a better all arounder at the cost of more energy usage, but the 7950x isn't exactly a miser either. Both can be power limited to lower settings to have a significant reduction in power and heat with some loss of performance. The main advantage of AMD at this point is that AM5 will get another generation or 2 while Intel's socket is a dead end. You can also potentially upgrade to the 3d cache versions of AM5. BUT the current rumor is that the 3d cache version of AM5 will be the same as AM4 which means the dual core CCX models like the 12/16 core 79XX won't be available in 3d cache, you'll be stuck with 8 core versions only.
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Nov 22, 2022 3:37 PM
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sumthin_gudNov 22, 2022 3:37 PM
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we went from no cpus being available to the newest generation being discounted almost immediately after release... incredible

i think between the price, Intel, and AMD's eventual plan on releasing a 3d variant, this was forseeabe.

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Nov 22, 2022 11:15 PM
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SmartHaddock3847Nov 22, 2022 11:15 PM
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Quote from magbarn View quoted comment :
The 13900K is a better all arounder at the cost of more energy usage, but the 7950x isn't exactly a miser either. Both can be power limited to lower settings to have a significant reduction in power and heat with some loss of performance. The main advantage of AMD at this point is that AM5 will get another generation or 2 while Intel's socket is a dead end. You can also potentially upgrade to the 3d cache versions of AM5. BUT the current rumor is that the 3d cache version of AM5 will be the same as AM4 which means the dual core CCX models like the 12/16 core 79XX won't be available in 3d cache, you'll be stuck with 8 core versions only.
So does 13th gen Intel allow undervolting? I believe 12th gen didn't, right? And 7950x allows undervolting? I guess that's what you mean by can be power limited.

I managed to get a 12th gen 12900k for $320. The motherboard I got for about $170.
Now I'm wondering if I should simply sell that and get a 13900K (on sale), since it's just a drop-in upgrade. It'll probably still be less than a 7950x + new mobo (I'd have to sell off the ASUS Prime currently used, which is more hassle, too).

The main draw of the 7950x for me is supposedly higher performance on 3d rendering and the like vs 13900K. Using a good bit less power is also a plus, although I'm not sure how much difference it'd make in electricity bill. As for heat, I'm wondering how much less heat the 7950x would generate (especially in the summer).
Nov 22, 2022 11:19 PM
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SmartHaddock3847Nov 22, 2022 11:19 PM
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Quote from CaptainElwood View quoted comment :
I think anyone that actually needs this much cpu should likely watch the in depth reviews so they can see the performance in the specific applications they will be using (or at least a similar enough test to ball park). That said, in general the 13900k comes out on top with several exceptions.
true. I guess I need to consider what my cost would be to go with 7950x & mobo vs upgrading from 12900K w/ Asus Prime mobo by just selling the old chip and dropping in the 13900K, and determine the added cost to see if the performance increase advantages in certain workloads w/ 7950x is worth the added expense. Right now, I don't really do much in 3d rendering or the like, but may want to down the road, and it seems like the 7950x may have a fairly good edge in that type of workload.
Nov 23, 2022 1:27 AM
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RookzNov 23, 2022 1:27 AM
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Man it's exciting living in the future. My ridiculously op build from 10 years ago seems like a child's toy today. What a time to be alive!
Nov 23, 2022 1:59 AM
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scissors14Nov 23, 2022 1:59 AM
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543 after tax on newegg with zip payment and code zip11
Nov 23, 2022 5:16 PM
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OhsighrusNov 23, 2022 5:16 PM
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Quote from Simoneuo View quoted comment :
what is the equivalent = intel
Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
Is 13900k better? Not just for gaming
No offense, but if you're asking questions like this, this CPU is not for you. This is a workbench CPU not a gaming CPU. 13900k has less physical cores than the 7950x. Depending on what you're doing will dictate on which CPU is better geared. Typically 13900k will win any production contests for speed where the 7950x would win anything requiring more physical cores such as running loads of VMwares.

13900 > 7950x in MY OPINION simply based on the fact that the 7950x does not support DDR4 which is way way way way cheaper than DDR5 in workbench sized configurations. I personally was not willing to spend $400 on 64 GB of DDR5 when I can get 64 GB of DDR4 for less than half the price. Sure if you're only using 32 GB of RAM than the DDR5 might not hurt as much price wise, but in large configurations such as 64 or 128, you're going to feel the price of DDR5 big time and there isn't enough gains in performance to warranty even close to the price for workbench usage.

Personally the 5950x at $499 was more for me due to the large amount of physical cores, support of sub $150 MOBOs and support for large amounts of DDR4 RAM cheap. Again I am running VMwares and not doing production.
Last edited by Ohsighrus November 23, 2022 at 09:19 AM.

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