Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a new CPU that can handle gaming and creative tasks like photo editing in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, along with 3D modeling. Currently, I'm using an Intel i9-10850K, and while it works well for gaming, I'm finding it a bit sluggish with the creative applications. I want to make sure that whatever CPU I upgrade to can perform well in both gaming and creative apps. I looked into the Ryzen 9 7950X, but it's priced around $160 more than the i7, which is beyond my budget. Is there an AMD alternative that can match the i7-14700KF in both areas? Thanks for any suggestions!
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If you're looking for an AMD CPU that won’t break the bank, the non-X3D Ryzen chips are a solid option! They're pretty affordable compared to the X3D models and still handle gaming well, even if they aren't the absolute top performers. You might want to check out the Ryzen 7 7800X; it can hold its own in both gaming and creative tasks without going over budget.
What do you think about the Ryzen 9 7900X? It’s a bit more powerful, but I noticed it's priced similarly to the i7. Any thoughts on its performance for both gaming and creative work?