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builder and looking for the best PC components, we can help you sort out the differences between AMD Ryzen 300 and Threadripper CPUs as well
as Intel's latest Coffee Lake, Ice Lake and Cascade Lake-X chips
To make things even more complicated, they don't get along with one another on a technical level
Since these two brands don't mix, it's the most important choice you'll have to make when you're looking for the best processor for your
The good thing is that both brands have their benefits as well as flaws when it comes to graphics, overclocking capabilities, price points
and component variety.It can be a lot to take in, so we'll break down each brand's available components, including CPUs and graphics cards
Trust us; we won't let you get stuck with an obsolete build before you even get it finished.(Image credit: TheIndianSubcontinent)AMD vs
Intel: priceIn the past, if you were looking for a decent CPU with a budget-friendly price, your go-to choice was AMD
However, with their newest generation of Ryzen CPUs, AMD has been on par or even surpassed Intel components on price
However, the sticker shock you feel backs up some impressive technology.The Ryzen 9 3950X boasts 16 cores and 32 threads, exceeding the
previous flagship, the Ryzen 9 3900X
And it doesn't just have more cores and threads than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 3950X has more cache memory and faster processing speeds
It also has the ability to store up to four different profiles for different performance and overclocking settings, so no matter if you're a
to Intel, Coffee Lake Refresh processors are designed for desktop usage, and are probably what most people are familiar with
gives you 8 cores to work with as well as native integrated graphics
With this CPU, you'll be able to handle not only day-to-day work, but also just about any new game that comes onto the market
Intel is planning to launch an entirely new line of laptop processors in late 2020 under the name Tiger Lake
These processors will retail for around the same price as their Ice Lake line, but provide a boost in performance
choice for professional 3D modeling artists, animators, filmmakers, and data scientists
This CPU is built with 64 cores and 128 threads to give you plenty of power to render 3D models and rip through complex mathematical models
to get the most out of your workday
On the whole, AMD and Intel Processors have been on a pretty even keel when it comes to overall performance
at buying an AMD processor, be advised that very few of their available CPUs feature integrated graphics
Those that do are referred to as an Accelerated Processing Unit
This makes it perfect for low- to mid-grade gaming as well as video streaming for high quality graphics rendering at a low price
However, if you're into higher-end gaming, you'll have to pair a Ryzen 7 or 9 CPU with a dedicated GPU to take your game to the next
level.If you're looking for a processor that can handle day-to-day work and multitasking, the AMD Ryzen line is a safe bet, as they offer
the most PCIe lanes so you can use more solid-state drives for super-fast computer start up and file recall
AMD processors also tend to run hotter than their Intel counterparts, so you'll need to consider either a supplementary fan or liquid
cooling system for your new CPU.With Intel, on the other hand, each chip has on-die integrated Intel HD or Iris graphics, so you can play
most mainstream games or stream quality video right out of the box, no matter what CPU you pick
newest Coffee and Ice Lake processors, each CPU will beat out AMD Ryzen and Threadripper units on core-by-core performance - though that gap
The late 2020 introduction of Tiger Lake could see even more integrated graphic rendering ability for a better streaming or gaming
experience right out of the box
Intel has also heavily hinted at plans to release their own dedicated Intel Xe GPU in 2020
processor's capabilities, performance, and price
Both processors give you plenty of power, but each has their own pros and cons.As mentioned before, the Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores and 32
This gives you all the power you need and then some to tackle everyday multitasking and general workloads in an office setting
It also has enough juice to give you great frame rates in both full HD and 4K gaming settings so you don't have to deal with terrible
amounts of lag or screen tearing
The entire Ryzen 3000 series are all fairly evenly-matched when it comes to frame rates and multitasking abilities, so it all comes down to
how many cores and threads you'll need.The Ryzen 9 3950X features dual channel memory support and 64MB of cache
This ensures faster recall of your frequently-used files and programs
With a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and a Max Boost Clock of 4.7 GHz, you'll be able to tackle just about any game or work task at blazing
speeds.The Intel i9-9900K has half the number of cores and threads as the Ryzen 9 3950X, but it makes up for some of that with slightly
stronger single core performance
Intel's integrated graphics, you'll get both full HD and 4K video and graphical support right out of the box
You'll not only get a great picture for both streaming video and playing the latest games, you'll also get awesome frame rates as well,
customer and technical support of their CPUs
On this page, you can download the latest drivers for integrated Radeon graphics processors or GPUs
You can also check up on your product's warranty, download full spec sheets, and ask other AMD users questions on a dedicated forum
If you have a problem with a specific unit, you can use a drop-down menu to select your CPU to be directed to a page of driver download
links and a customer support page for more in-depth troubleshooting.Intel's official site also has a dedicated page for technical support
when you have trouble with your new or existing CPU
You'll be able to browse a variety of blog posts that answer frequently asked questions, view spec sheets, download drivers, and access the
support community forums if your question isn't answered by the FAQ
Intel also offers live phone or chat support if you need help walking through a solution
With twice the number of cores and threads as their counterparts, they've given Intel something to worry about and proven their worth as a
reliable choice for PC components
Intel, on the other hand, has seen some embarrassing failures such as their lackluster release (or lack thereof) of Cannon Lake
However, they seem to have taken their knocks and learned a few lessons to apply to future releases.Intel has announced plans for future
releases of their Tiger Lake and Comet Lake-S lines of processors for laptops and desktops, respectively
The new CPU line will most likely try to stay abreast of AMD's Ryzen and Threadripper products
However, it's unlikely that Intel will be able to top AMD any time soon, as even Intel CFO George Davis has admitted that Team Blue won't
reach parity with AMD's 7nm manufacturing process until 2021.Future generations of AMD's Ryzen processors will most likely continue to give
you more cores and threads for faster and more efficient multitasking
Whenever AMD Ryzen 4000 processors for desktop make their way to market - which should be some time this year - the shift to a more
efficient 7nm+ manufacturing process should see further boosts to IPC (instructions per clock) performance along with power efficiency
Threadripper's future seems to stay on track to offer powerful CPU options to industry professionals for 3D modeling and animation or data
