I'm trying to figure out whether the Intel 265K CPU is a better choice than the AMD 9800X3D for gaming at 1440p. From what I've read, if I were looking at 1080p, I'd definitely go for the X3D. However, it seems like the Intel 265K could show some solid performance gains when paired with high-speed XMP DDR5 RAM from brands like G.Skill or Corsair. I know the 9800X3D generally works well with 6000 CL30 memory, which is often seen as the sweet spot. So, I want to know: does a setup with the Intel 265K and 8000/8400/8800 XMP DDR5 outperform the 9800X3D with the 6000 EXPO? Also, I have very limited overclocking experience; I can only enter the BIOS and apply XMP or EXPO settings.
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Overall, the 9800X3D is the better choice for gaming over the 265K, hands down!
The current Intel generation isn't very impressive. It's better to go for something like the 7600 or 9700 unless you're specifically buying an X3D for its strengths.
They're really different CPUs. If your workload benefits from lots of threads, go Intel. But for cache-sensitive tasks and most gaming, the X3D is superior. And there are even better options in the X3D lineup if you look further.
While the Intel 265K might perform better with memory, most games aren’t really limited by memory bandwidth, so that wouldn’t make a big difference in gameplay.
For gaming, the 9800X3D still outperforms the 265K by quite a bit. Plus, you can get some 6000 CL26 RAM which is pretty competitive with 8000 MHz speeds.
There seem to be options with CL26...Thanks.
X3D processors are just phenomenal. You really can't beat their performance.
In the best scenarios, the 265K still falls short compared to even the 7800X3D for gaming. The only real reason to consider the 200 series Intel is for productivity tasks.
Do you know by around how much the 9800X3D is worse at productivity?
I understand it. Thanks.
So basically 9800X3D beats 265K in any gaming situations...I get it now.