Intel 270k vs AMD 9800x3d cpu. Which is better?
Posted by Rich_Honey_121@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 24 comments
Hi I’m planning build a pc however I am unsure which cpu I should go with. The intel Core Ultra 7 270k Plus or the AMD Ryzen 7 9800x3d. Here are the pros and cons of each:
Intel:
Pros
-Cheaper
-Better in productivity applications
Cons
-power hungry
-motherboard is soon going to discontinue
AMD
Pros
-better gaming performance
-longer mobo support
Cons
-more expensive
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to go for?
I have a 5080 gpu
Beji-boy@reddit
I have AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and now move to Intel 270K plus and I am more happy.
No more issues with stability as on AMD. AMD AM5 is still undercooked for me. Even last year their Agesa microcode stable AM5 but still Intel is more smoother.
In 1440p is performace both almost same. In same games is Intel better and in some next is AMD better.
Both are good CPU to next 5 - 6 year.
AMD X3D is better because have larger cache. But they dont have good IDLE power draw than Intel.
In my experience if you build computer you will have it for next 4-6 year. Upgrade CPU is fine but not many people do it only few specific people. Most people build and play it. Maybe only change graphics for better generation for better FPS and detaild in game. But today in AI and chip crysis I suppose its irevelant.
For RTX 5080 is both good CPU. Intel have Quick sync which is good for editing video. In programming both are good CPU. Intel have more cores even 8 core are Big-Power and 16 cores are Small-power safe. Still have more than AMD 9800X3D which have only 8/16 core/thread.
I move to Intel because in my options Intel is more refined than AMD... Like I said before I buy from release start and for info I have second MB and must say its pain. First died chipset. Second too but RMA repair instead first. And it was pain than repair Agesa for stability after 3 year after launch :/.
If you wanna go to AMD choose MSI if you can. This manufacturer is more safe in my options. Other is Gigabyte and after this Asus. Asrock dont buy it. Most X3D died in their MB.
There is nice video compare Intel 270K Plus vs AMD 9850X3D (Its 9800X3D only on steroids. Same CPU 😂)
https://youtu.be/2Kf6gYZMf0M?si=ecLkX0FyAtUczqA-
forevertired1982@reddit
Unless you are doing 80%+ productivity work get the 9800x3d,.
Next gen ryzen adds 4 more cores and 10%+ IPC and if current rumours/leaks are true ryzen 11000 will still be on am5.
Intel is not the company to go with in 2026.
Rich_Honey_121@reddit (OP)
While I want to say I’ll use it for productivity I think I’ll mostly be using it for gaming. So yeah been weighing the two but I think I’m leaning towards the old reliable amd. Maybe an intel in the next upgrade once they have proven they are more reliable
ArmaGhettOn84@reddit
If you can wait few months i would wait for LGA 1954 and see how Nova Lake performs, then i would decide. If you dont have time, both CPU are good ( i have both 9800x3d and 270K+ )
Rich_Honey_121@reddit (OP)
Were there any issues with the 270k+? You didn’t have to turn off any e cores? How about power usage? Any issues there?
ArmaGhettOn84@reddit
You dont need to turn off any cores, scheduler works great! I didnt had any issues with the 265K also none with the 270K+ runs smooth as hell, everything opens faster etc.
maliburobert@reddit
Where did you buy the 270k? I'm considering upgrading my 265k and ebaying it.
Rich_Honey_121@reddit (OP)
Does everything open faster on the intel than the amd? Also how come you have both intel and amd? What do you use each for? How fast is startup on each?
ADB225@reddit
I was of the same mindset as a lot of folks at the beginning of the year. The 1851 is a dead platform and unless you plan on keeping the rig 4-5 years it's pointless.
But then a number of us started thinking...who is to say the AM5 platform's chipsets will allow for newer cpus down the road? AMD did well on the AM4 platform as they were able to update chipsets via BIOS updates (after a lot of pushback regarding series 3 chipsets as well) Can they do the same moving forward with Zen 6+? In 5 years time I plan on buying a new motherboard whether that happens or not.
ArmaGhettOn84@reddit
https://www.neowin.net/reviews/review-intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plusultra-5-250k-plus-benchmarked-vs-285k-and-9950x3d/ for 300 its just a beast.
Sentient_Rock239@reddit
Just UV the 9800X3D and you’ll be chilling in any load really
dertechie@reddit
What resolution? If you’re rolling 4K, there’s a lot less daylight between those chips for gaming than there is at 1080p.
Rich_Honey_121@reddit (OP)
Probably 1440p. How does that change things?
ecktt@reddit
For gaming, the 9800X3D is going to win the fps race unless you OC the 270, no matter the resolution.
You already know the main differences.
AMD 9800X3Ds have been burning down randomly, and it is not an exclusively ASRock motherboard problem.
AMD has never addressed the USB issues they have.
If i were you, i'd go with the 9800X3D as productivity seems to low on your list of priorities. The 9800X3d is fully capable of doing productivity work, just not as well as the 270K.
The 150USD price difference is something to consider as well. That could go towards a bigger NVME.
kmkm2op@reddit
The rma rate outside of asrock is within normal cpu levels from the data we got from mindfactory. Asus also had some problems recently with their chipsets but apparently it was fixed with a bios updste. Unfortunately cpu's from all vendors randomly die occasionally even without design flaws which is why we have consumer protections.
dertechie@reddit
Yeah, I don't need an excuse to beat on ASUS after they screwed me on a motherboard warranty but the news of some of those popping CPUs made me immediately wonder if it was an actual problem or just getting extra attention because of the attention on Zen 5 X3Ds frying on ASRock.
ASUS definitely had issues with X3Ds at launch (probably juicing CPUs for no reason and the delicate cache finally made it blow up in their face) but I think they're within normal failure rates at this point.
Beneficial-Ranger238@reddit
Kinda in between.
With microcenter bundles there is only $20 between the two.
No-Actuator-6245@reddit
True, but most people are not pushing a 9800X3D to its limits at any resolution, how many people run a 5090 at 1080p or 1440p? It’s about buying the best gaming CPU for X budget so it will meet your needs the longest before needing to be upgraded. It has more headroom as games get harder in the future.
JohnnyJacksonJnr@reddit
At native 4k theres like a 6% difference on average between them.
But if you use any form of upscaling.. your base frames are rendered at lower than native 4k, so you're much more CPU limited than you were at native, ie a lot more than 6% performance difference.
Beneficial-Ranger238@reddit
Are you doing anything other than gaming?
Rich_Honey_121@reddit (OP)
Just edited my post. Defs for gaming. But also probs for other things like video editing and coding
raydialseeker@reddit
If you're just doing a lil bit of video editing and programming, the 9800x3d.
No-Actuator-6245@reddit
You are predominantly gaming so the 9800X3D makes sense. It can do those other things perfectly fine just not as fast as the 270k bit unless those other tasks become a material activity it’s not worth worrying about. AM5 also has an upgrade path, there is at least 1 more generation of CPU’s on AM5. The 270k is on an end of life platform with no upgrade options.
Bottom line both will work well but for your use case and having an upgrade path the 9800X3D would be my choice.
Think-Abroad-5092@reddit
What are your case uses? The 5080 with a 9800x3d would be a killer setup if you are comfortable with the amount spent for the 9800x3d, especially for gaming.