I'm building a new workstation centered around a 5070Ti GPU (with hopes for a 5070Ti Super release soon). My budget is 2300 Euros, and I'm located in Germany. I'll primarily be using software like Unreal, Blender, and Photoshop. It's been a while since I last built a PC, and I've heard that AMD CPUs are considered the best for gaming right now, while Intel might still hold an edge in productivity due to better single-core performance. I want to pair a CPU with my GPU that won't bottleneck my performance and will serve my needs. Any recommendations?
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Have you considered the 9800X3D or 7800X3D? They’re also great options in terms of performance.
The Ryzen 9 9950X is slightly superior to Intel's highest offerings, but it can get pricey. If you're after top-notch performance, the 9950X3D is worth considering. Ultimately, it all comes down to what kind of games you're working on. I'm using an i7-8086K with an RTX 3060 for a smaller project, and it handles fine, but if you're aiming for bigger titles or intense workloads, going with a higher-end CPU is a solid move.
Thanks for the insight! I'm currently developing a manageable project in Unreal with smaller, contained levels, but I also take on client work. Having a more powerful PC sounds like it could be beneficial when I tackle something more demanding.