Hey everyone! I'm currently using an i7 8700K paired with 32GB DDR4 RAM and an RX 9060XT with 16GB. I'm on the hunt for a new CPU and motherboard that can handle heavy music production software, as well as gaming. Key aspects I'm focusing on are high core counts and excellent single-core performance, while still being compatible with DDR4 since I don't want to sell a kidney for RAM. My current setup is CPU bottlenecked, and I want something that will give my GPU a run for its money. I'm particularly curious about whether the i7 14700K is worth the extra cost compared to the Ryzen 7 5X00X/X3D series, or if I should consider switching to AM4. Any suggestions for CPU and motherboard combos that fit my needs?
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I'd definitely recommend going for the i7-14700K! It outperforms both the 5950X and 5800X3D significantly, especially in single-core tasks which could be really beneficial for your music production software. It's a solid step up from what you have now.
I get your point, but remember that the 5800X3D often leads in those single-core heavy workloads, so it might be worth considering.
But is the performance boost worth the price difference? I thought the 5800X3D was pretty competitive in those areas.