Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my system from a Ryzen 5 2600X with 32GB RAM and an RX 5700XT. I'm torn between getting the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Intel Ultra 7 265K. My main usage is on Adobe software like Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects for 4K work, plus I occasionally use CAD and Blender. I know both CPUs will significantly improve performance, but I'm trying to figure out which would be the best fit for my needs. I've seen a lot of posts claiming that the new Ryzen chips beat the Intels in both gaming and work tasks, although some benchmarks show the Ultra 7 265K slightly ahead overall, except in Lightroom. Has anyone here used either of these CPUs for similar tasks? Which one would you recommend I go for, especially considering future upgrades? Thanks a lot! Happy Easter!
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I haven't tried the 7900X but I had the 9900X before, and let me tell you, my 265K outperforms that in gaming. Just make sure to get good RAM and tweak the NGU/D2D settings to about 32-34x without adjusting the voltage.
For what you need, the 265K is a strong choice, especially at its price point. Check out this comparison and benchmark link for more insights: [TechPowerUp Benchmark](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-ultra-7-265k/13.html)
If you’re thinking about upgrading your CPU again in the next couple of years, I’d suggest AMD. The socket support extends through 2027+, which is a big plus. It’s interesting that the 7900X is close behind Intel when it comes to video editing, though!
But doesn't Intel also support at least 2 generations? They're pretty comparable in both price and performance, but it’s surprising since the Ryzen chip is older by a couple of years.
When there are just slight differences in performance between CPUs, it might be better to look at other criteria like price, power consumption, motherboard cost, and the features of each platform like available ports and support for current protocols.
I've got two 64GB 6200MHz kits that I'm going to use, so I'll definitely check out the NGU/D2D settings once my build is done, thanks!