AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Great for gaming
  • Top performer at its tier
  • Hot processor, no joke
  • Upgrade from a meager i5-6500 to a fire-breathing performance beast
  • Reviewed the 5950x 16 core 5900 x, which is a 12 core part at about 550
  • Great for gaming
  • 50% more cores than the 7700K
  • More compatible
  • Higher price
  • No upgrade path to the 9900k

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