Hey everyone! I'm upgrading my PC for the first time and I'm stuck deciding between the Ryzen 9 7900X and the Intel i9 14900K. My main use will be gaming at 1440p, doing some video editing, and light web browsing. I'm planning to pair either CPU with an RTX 4070 Super. I'd love to hear your thoughts on which option might be better overall!
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If you’re just considering those two, sure, they’ll do the job, but you might wanna look at other options too! Both the 7900X and 14900K are solid, but don’t forget about the 9800X3D. It’s gaining a lot of traction for gaming without breaking the bank. As for prices, the 7900X is around $374 while the 14900K sits at about $500, so that’s something to consider as well.
Also really consider what you find more important: gaming or video editing. That might steer your decision.
Honestly, the Intel i9 14900K is top-of-the-line right now. It outperforms the Ryzen 9 7900X in most scenarios, especially for gaming. If your budget allows it, you might also consider the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 7900X3D as they can offer better value depending on your specific needs. But if you only have the 7900X and 14900K on your mind, go with the 14900K for the win!
But is the 7800X3D better overall than the 14900K?
I’m mostly focused on gaming, so that’s good to know!
Both chips are last-gen now; you might want to wait for the newest Intel 15th gen or the Ryzen 9000 series for a more future-proof setup! They’ll likely offer even better performance and features.
I’m eager to upgrade now, though. Waiting isn’t an option for me!
Totally understandable; just keep an eye out for those next-gen improvements!
AMD is killing it this year! I’ve got the 7900 and it outperforms my Intel i7 in compiler tasks. The 14900K is great, but if you’re mainly gaming, I suggest looking at something with X3D at the end for better caching and performance overall!
Yeah, I appreciate that perspective. I’ll look into it!
Really good point! My main focus is gaming, so I'll check that out.
Thanks for the price check! That is quite a difference.