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[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Interesting how different Ryzen and Core Ultra have become, Ryzen with 6 dual threaded cores, and Intel with 6 P cores and 12 E cores that are all single threaded. Intel clearly win the overall performance here, which they should with 3 times as many cores and 50% higher power consumption, and that considered Intel multi threading is a bit underwhelming compared to AMD IMO.

With the 50% higher power draw om the Intel, you need a way better cooler, or it will get noisy under high loads.
I guess both CPU's are good options, but personally I kind of favor the AMD as a more elegant solution IMO, and also longer motherboard lifespan, that probably will make it possible to make a cheap upgrade in a couple of years, just swapping the CPU for something twice as powerful.

On my current but ancient 350B motherboard, I'm on my third updated Ryzen CPU! Starting at a modest Ryzen R5 1600, and now I have an R7 5800X. Which is still modest, but good enough for me.

[–] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I didn't think Intel is winning if their new chip uses 50% more power (good Lord). CPUs are clocked and cooled.

[–] Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A performance and price competitive SKU from Intel! Who could have thought?

Or is this some sort of fake launch that is meant to capitalize on lack of memory and SSDs?

My gut feeling is that it’s an early attempt to win back some consumer/enthusiast mindshare before the ai bubble pops.

That and it also kind of feels like them begging consumers to buy a computer now. I know consumer is a relatively small part of their business, but it’s probably been taking a beating with memory prices.