. AMD or Intel? What do you think is better for gaming and video editing?

Silas
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So, guys, I’ve been looking at CPUs lately. I’m thinking of building a new rig, but I’m stuck. AMD or Intel? What do you think is better for gaming and video editing?
Kai
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Honestly, I’d say AMD Ryzen CPUs are the way to go. They’re known for their multi-core performance, which is great for video editing. Plus, the price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable.
Josiah
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Hmm, fair point, but for pure gaming? Intel still has the edge with single-core performance. Games aren’t as multi-threaded as editing software, so Intel’s higher clock speeds make a difference.
Maverick
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Kai wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:24 pm Honestly, I’d say AMD Ryzen CPUs are the way to go. They’re known for their multi-core performance, which is great for video editing. Plus, the price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable.
Okay, but have you guys seen the benchmarks for the Ryzen 7000 series? They’ve closed the gap in gaming, and they still dominate in multi-tasking. I mean, if you’re doing both gaming and video editing, AMD is a no-brainer.
Silas
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Maverick wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:25 pm
Kai wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:24 pm Honestly, I’d say AMD Ryzen CPUs are the way to go. They’re known for their multi-core performance, which is great for video editing. Plus, the price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable.
Okay, but have you guys seen the benchmarks for the Ryzen 7000 series? They’ve closed the gap in gaming, and they still dominate in multi-tasking. I mean, if you’re doing both gaming and video editing, AMD is a no-brainer.
True, but Intel’s 13th Gen processors, like the Core i9-13900K, are insane for gaming AND they hold their ground in productivity tasks. The hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores is pretty cool.
Kai
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Silas wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:25 pm
Maverick wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:25 pm
Kai wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:24 pm Honestly, I’d say AMD Ryzen CPUs are the way to go. They’re known for their multi-core performance, which is great for video editing. Plus, the price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable.
Okay, but have you guys seen the benchmarks for the Ryzen 7000 series? They’ve closed the gap in gaming, and they still dominate in multi-tasking. I mean, if you’re doing both gaming and video editing, AMD is a no-brainer.
True, but Intel’s 13th Gen processors, like the Core i9-13900K, are insane for gaming AND they hold their ground in productivity tasks. The hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores is pretty cool.
Yeah, but that efficiency comes at a price. Intel chips run hot and consume more power compared to AMD’s Ryzen. You’ll need a beefy cooler and a higher power supply.
Josiah
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Kai wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:28 pm
Silas wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:25 pm
Maverick wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:25 pm

Okay, but have you guys seen the benchmarks for the Ryzen 7000 series? They’ve closed the gap in gaming, and they still dominate in multi-tasking. I mean, if you’re doing both gaming and video editing, AMD is a no-brainer.
True, but Intel’s 13th Gen processors, like the Core i9-13900K, are insane for gaming AND they hold their ground in productivity tasks. The hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores is pretty cool.
Yeah, but that efficiency comes at a price. Intel chips run hot and consume more power compared to AMD’s Ryzen. You’ll need a beefy cooler and a higher power supply.
That’s not always a bad thing. If you’re a gamer who streams, Intel’s higher clock speeds and better single-threaded performance can handle gaming and streaming simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Maverick
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Okay, but let’s not forget about AMD’s price advantage. You get more cores and threads for less money. The Ryzen 9 7950X is a beast for rendering and video editing, and it competes head-to-head with Intel in gaming.
Silas
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Maverick wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:28 pm Okay, but let’s not forget about AMD’s price advantage. You get more cores and threads for less money. The Ryzen 9 7950X is a beast for rendering and video editing, and it competes head-to-head with Intel in gaming.
So you’re saying AMD is better for creators and Intel for gamers?
Kai
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Silas wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:29 pm
Maverick wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:28 pm Okay, but let’s not forget about AMD’s price advantage. You get more cores and threads for less money. The Ryzen 9 7950X is a beast for rendering and video editing, and it competes head-to-head with Intel in gaming.
So you’re saying AMD is better for creators and Intel for gamers?
Pretty much, though AMD is closing the gap in gaming. And don’t forget future-proofing—AMD’s AM5 platform is designed to last longer, while Intel keeps changing sockets every few generations.
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