The AMD Ryzen 9 3950x is a fantastic CPU at a moderate price for the performance it can put out. This CPU may be considered a bit pricey for a budget build, but it will ensure future proofing for a school/company that has a decent initial investment budget. The Ryzen 9 3950x currently cost $759. This is a price that is most likely sure to shock any older faculty member who doesn’t understand that while resale value will degrade while over all performance will last many years to come.  I feel able to say this comfortably due to the specs of this CPU. This CPU has a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and can be boosted to 4.7 GHz. This means that the Rate at witch this CPU can process information can be 4.7 BILLION times a second. To further this, it has 16 cores and 32 threads witch is more than enough for running most any game that is out now and is to come out in the near future. Not only is this a super fast consumer grade CPU it has plenty of cache(memory) to prevent any overbearing work loads from gaming. It has 8 MB L2 cache and 64 MB L3 cache this is more than enough now and for the foreseeable future. This CPU is also rated as the highest performance consumer grade CPU, at its current value by Passmark, a reputable hardware bench marking website. This CPU has a Passmark score of 35693 witch reins supreme above all other CPUs at this price.

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The Intel Core i5-9600KF is a relatively inexpensive Intel CPU (Central Processing Unit.)  The CPU is the brains of a PC.  Intel is the oldest, most established maker of CPUs.  This CPU would be great for a gamer PC.  It is a 9th generation processor (the newest models from Intel at the time of posting) and runs at a frequency of  3.7 GHz.

Frequency is the speed at which a CPU handles information.  In this case, the CPU works at 3.7 billion cycles per second.   FYI, that is alot. This CPU ranks at 254 on the PassMark rating, but it’s price and performance make it more than good enough for a gamer PC.

Two other really important things to consider when buying a CPU are computing cores and memory.  The i5-9600KF has 6 cores, meaning it can compute 6 different processes at the same time.  More cores means that more things can be happening in the background without slowing down the overall performance of the system.  The memory on this CPU is 9MB of L3 cache.  This is memory that the cores use while it is handling the processing on the system.  9MB is about mid-range, but will again be sufficient for a gamer PC.

The reviews on this CPU are actually great on NewEgg.  NewEgg gives it 5 eggs(the best possible) and you can read all the reviews by clicking the image below.

I should also note that this CPU will automatically increase its speed to 4.6GHz when needed, this is called the “Turbo” frequency.

This CPU needs to be paired with a motherboard with an LGA1151(300 series) socket.  Any other motherboard type will not work.  It will support DDR4 2666 memory on the motherboard, which will also be a consideration when making related purchases.  Finally, a good CPU cooling solution needs to be purchased for it, this CPU does not come with a stock fan.

I highly recommend this CPU for purchase!  It will make a very responsive gaming system, as well as supporting any other needs (like research and homework.)  It is currently listed for $217.89 at NewEgg and $206.99 at Amazon.  Since the price is less, and shipping is free, I would recommend the purchase at this time from Amazon.

Works Cited

“Intel Core i5-9600KF @ 3.70GHz.” PassMark, www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel%2BCore%2Bi5-9600KF%2B%40%2B3.70GHz&id=3443.

“NewEgg.com.” NewEgg.com, www.newegg.com/core-i5-9th-gen-intel-core-i5-9600kf/p/N82E16819117996.

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The AMD Ryzen 9 3950x is a fantastic CPU at a moderate price for the performance it can put out.

The AMD Ryzen 3950x has:

Comparatively its Intel adversary (spec wise) would be the Intel core i9 9900.

The Intel core i9 9900 has:

• 8 cores and 16 threads
• 16 MB of L3 cache
• 3.1 GHz base speed with a boosted speed of 5.0 GHz
• a Passmark score of 18720
• a current price of $781 on New Egg

The Intel core i9 has a little less for a little more with a much worse Passmark score. I believe that of Facts alone and at their respective price points that the Ryzen 9 3950x is one of, if not, the best CPU on the market. If you are going to dish out $700+ on a CPU alone any time soon I would say that spec and price wise this is the CPU for you.

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Intel is a multinational technology company. Their headquarters is located in Santa Clara, CA. Intel is usually regarded as having better CPU’s than their competitor AMD but you have to pay a lot more money. The Intel Celeron G1820 is a good and bad example of this.

The Intel Celeron G1820 is the cheapest CPU that I could find that was supported by my motherboard. The Intel Celeron G1820 is a horrible CPU for the price. On Amazon this CPU goes for about $60 for a new one, but the bench score from PassMark is 2132. This is a low score for the price. You can buy an AMD CPU for the same price and it will have double this score.

CPU Specs

• Socket Type- 1150
• Clock Speed-2.7 GHz
• # Cores/Threads
• Type of Cache- 2MB Intel Smart

I would recommend this CPU if you have an older motherboard that it is compatible with, and you are only looking to use it for surfing the web. It is not something you would want to buy if you are trying to

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PS. I was informed that I was gravely mistaken for recommending this CPU because Celeron stands for( Craperon). As of now I do not recommend this CPU.

Who is AMD? AMD is a company that has many locations such as the CPU manufacturing center is located in Santa Clara, California. AMD is one of the biggest companies that build Computer Parts. AMD has been around for the last 33 years and is still striving in this decade. one of the motherboards that AMD has made is ASUS Prime X399 the motherboard has a massive socket known as the sTR4 socket.

One of AMD’s best banks for the buck CPUS is the AMD 1st Gen RYZEN Threadripper 1920X.

The AMD 1st Gen RYZEN Threadripper 1920X  has many things that are good for a game such as the 24 threads that it has. the AMD 1st Gen RYZEN Threadripper 1920X is used for overkill Pcs to do as much as you want without lagging. the 24 threads has a min of 3.5 Hz per each thread.

1. 24 threads
2. 3.5 Hz – 4.0 Hz
3. sTR4 Socket type

The AMD 1st Gen RYZEN Threadripper 1920X is an overkill gamer CPU for any of your desires in any means of fashion.

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The Intel Core i7 8700 (8th Generation) is a great option for any computer. This CPU is especially great for a gaming motherboard. It has all the features that anyone and especially you need. It has great memory and great speed for all your gaming needs.

So you’re probably wondering, “what socket does this CPU even use?” Well, this CPU is fitted for the LGA 1151 (300 series) sockets. You have to watch what socket your motherboard has so your motherboard will work.

Cache is very important to the CPU and for the motherboard especially. Cache is memory that is directly stored in the CPU. This picture is a perfect representation of cache. This CPU has 12 MB (MegaBytes) of L3 Cache. What this is basically saying is that the speed is 12 million cycles per second.

The number of cores is important as well. The cores in a CPU are like the “brains” of the CPU. This CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads as well as “Hyperthreading.” This CPU can do a lot for the user.

This CPU is also fast with 3.2 GHz (GigaHertz) as its clock speed. This means that it goes around in 3.2 billion cycles per second.

I would recommend this CPU for anyone. I would recommend this CPU to gamers as well. The performance of this CPU is amazing with how fast it can go and all the cache and hyperthreading it can do. To read more, the links below will help.

https://www.newegg.com/core-i7-8th-gen-intel-core-i7-8700/p/N82E16819117826

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-8700+%40+3.20GHz&id=3099

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AMD also known as (Advanced Micro Devices) sells a wide variety of hardware products for a computer.  AMD manufactures a wide variety of products such as Microprocessors, Motherboard Chipsets, Embedded processors, and Graphic processors for servers, work stations, personal computers, and embedded system applications.  Out of all the things that AMD manufactures, they are most commonly known for there CPU’s (Central Processing Unit).  AMD is only behind Intel,  who supplies processors for computer system manufacturers, and also manufactures Motherboard Chipsets, network interface controllers & integrated circuits, flash memory, graphics chips, and embedded processors.

AMD was founded on May 1, 1969 by Jerry Sanders.  Their headquarters is located in Santa Clara, California, and is very close to the Intel company.

 

 

 

 

So as you can see the company’s are very close to each other that if they wanted to have a meeting, they could walk to either places buildings.

So Back to the CPU Review: 

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800x is a 7th Gen CPU that AMD makes.  In my opinion, this CPU would work on many sorts of motherboards except for Gaming Motherboards.  For your Home PC, this would be a CPU that has all the stuff you would ever dream for in a CPU for a low price.  This would also work on the Business PC because it is a very cost efficient CPU that has a lot of cache and a average clock speed.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CLOCK SPEED:

1. Base Clock: 3.9 GHz
2. Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.5 GHz

CACHE:

1. L1 Cache: 512 KB
2. L2 Cache: 4 MB
3. L3 Cache: 32 MB

SOCKET TYPE:

1. AM4 

NUMBERS OF PROCESSORS AND THREADS:

1. # of Cores: 8
2. # of Threads: 16

PASSMARK RATING:

1. 24517 (higher the better)

This CPU can be found on Newegg.com for $379.99.  This steal of a price makes it a very cost efficient CPU.

After reviewing the specs, I would say that this CPU is definitely on the high end.  Whether you are using this CPU in a home computer, or using it in your computer at work it should fit all your expectations.  The only one category motherboard it would not be valuable for would be for a Gaming computer.  It even has a low price! You can tell by all the advanced specs and the wonderful Passmark rating that this CPU is definitely worth the buy, and I for sure recommend this CPU.

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REFERENCES:

1. amd.com
2. en.wikipedia.org
3. en.wikipedia.org
4. cpubenchmark.net
5. newegg.com

 

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The Stats

• Power usage: 180 Watts
• Socket: sTR4
• Tech: 12 nm
• 16 cores, 32 threads
• Speed: 3.5 Ghz, overclockable to 4.4 Ghz
• Cache: 8MB of L2, 32MB of L3
• Passmark score: 25,681
• Price: $879.99

My Experience

I purchased the Threadripper 2950x to put it into my Meg X399 motherboard that I previously reviewed on this website. I wanted the best processor that would fit the board, and this one certainly hasn’t disappointed.

Let me tell you, this build blows my old PC out of the park. With 16 cores and 32 threads, I can multitask like crazy. And with 40 megs of cache, the speed of any minor task is super speedy. Lastly, being that I can overclock all 16 cores to 4.4 GHz, this thing dominates any game I throw at it. Not just gaming, but video editing, processing 4K video, having tons of tabs open at once, etcetera. It’s a powerhouse.

What others have to say

• “Skip the pricey Intel Skylake-X CPUs and even AMD’s new WX-series. Price-to-performance, you won’t find a better value out of a high-end desktop processor than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.” -TechRadar
• “Ryzen Threadripper 2950X builds on all of the goodness offered by AMD’s first-gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, addressing some of our concerns in the process. If you’re looking to upgrade from an older CPU to an all-around crowd pleaser, Threadripper 2950X does not disappoint.” -Tom’s Hardware
• “Whatever your choice is, you’ll love your Threadripper PC, whether that is 12, 16, 24 or 32 cores. But for the demographic of this website, the 2590X somehow makes sense, as it could be the best match in application compatibility and gaming.” -The Guru of 3D

Final Thoughts

The AMD Threadripper 2950X is a great processor. It can handle all sorts of heavy task, play games well, and multitask like a pro. If you’re in the market and have a $1000 price range, then you’d be crazy not to buy this processor. At just under $900, it’s a steal for the price. I absolutely recommend it.

References:

• NewEgg
• TechRadar
• Tom’s Hardware
• The Guru of 3D

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