I've been thinking about swapping my Intel 14900K for an AMD 9800X3D because my system generates a lot of heat—especially with the RTX 5090. I know that the AMD chip has significantly lower power consumption, and I'm curious if that would lead to noticeable reductions in the heat output in my room. I'm aware that the 9800X3D consumes around 1.5 times less power than the 14900K, but will that actually translate to a meaningful difference in room temperature? Any thoughts?
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The AMD 9800X3D does save about 85W compared to the 14900K, but remember, your GPU is the biggest heat producer—around 600W! So, while the CPU switch will help a bit, the overall difference in room temperature might not be super noticeable.
If you want to reduce heat more effectively, consider an AC unit or at least a decent fan. The 5090 GPU is basically like an electric heater when it's under load, so cooling your room will give you more relief than just swapping CPUs.
I've got AC but it can get unbearably hot when gaming!
You could definitely notice a little drop in heat with the AMD, plus you'll save on electricity! It might even take a bit longer to reach your room temperature versus running the Intel setup. If you're looking for alternatives, don't overlook undervolting your GPU to cut back on power a bit.
When I transitioned from the 14700K to the 9800X3D, I didn't notice any uptick in temperature on my air purifier when powering on the AMD system. It barely made a difference! But for gaming, the AMD chip delivered better performance, so it's worth considering if you're just gaming.
Good to know! It makes sense that less heat means better overall comfort.
I've got the 9800X3D with a lesser GPU, but my PC still warms my room up quite a bit. Honestly, investing in a solid box fan would do wonders! They last forever and can help circulate air, keeping things cooler, especially when gaming late at night.
Still, saving 100W is something, right?