I'm curious about how the Intel 12700K stacks up against the AMD 7800X3D in terms of 1% low performance at 4K resolution, especially when using a GeForce 5090. I've come across a few benchmark videos on YouTube that raise some questions, particularly with the 12700K showing some odd 1% low performance figures, like as low as 2 FPS. Any insights?
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Generally, at 4K resolution, the performance difference can be pretty minimal. It largely depends on the game you're playing. Many titles are more GPU-dependent, meaning the CPU doesn't carry as much weight, so you might not notice a significant improvement. However, for CPU-intensive games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Tarkov, or Path of Exile, the 7800X3D could likely shine more when compared to the 12700K.
With a 4090 at 4K, there's almost no difference in performance, and I'd expect something similar with a 5090. You can check out this review for detailed insights: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d/21.html.
Here's a link to a benchmark video that showcases similar CPUs. While they’re not the same, it illustrates the point that the performance difference is often less pronounced at higher resolutions like 4K: https://youtu.be/5GIvrMWzr9k?si=GU7Euox7YvHBXXEe. It suggests you won't see much advantage in CPU choice at this resolution.
Thanks for the clarity! It sounds like the choice might depend more on the specific games I want to play.