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Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X processor
Yesterday we tested the flagship processor, today we review the Ryzen 7 1700X Processor that is a 100 bucks cheaper. The 8-core processor will be tested on an X370 motherboard.
Read the review here.
Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor - 03/02/2017 03:00 PM
In this review we take a look at a new Ryzen series processor from AMD. We peek at the Ryzen 7 1800X, a 499 USD processor that has eight cores and 16 threads (SMT). The 8-core processor will be tested...
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We review the all ASUS Maximus IX Hero. Though very little RGB bling is injected, this motherboard is compatible with the new generalized ASUS AURA SYNC, which is a software suite that allows for mu...
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Review: Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro RGB review - 02/20/2017 05:43 AM
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#5401264 Posted on: 03/03/2017 02:35 PM
I'm much more interested about the 4/8 and 6/12 models, to be honest.
The lowest end 4/8 should be priced around $170 MSRP, which is a ton below 7600K ~$240.
After all, at least now most games don't really use that many threads.
The most intensive games might benefit a few extra threads beyond 4, I'd say no more than 6-8 in total though.
That means that, in theory, assuming same IPC and same frequency, the 4/8 and 6/12 models could deliver similar performance to 8/16 in games.
Maybe a little less due to (I guess) less cache, but maybe they'll be easier to overclock due to not having all those cores.
Having 80% of a 7700K performance (with overclocking) at 70% the price of a 7600K could be the best thing Ryzen will bring.
I'm much more interested about the 4/8 and 6/12 models, to be honest.
The lowest end 4/8 should be priced around $170 MSRP, which is a ton below 7600K ~$240.
After all, at least now most games don't really use that many threads.
The most intensive games might benefit a few extra threads beyond 4, I'd say no more than 6-8 in total though.
That means that, in theory, assuming same IPC and same frequency, the 4/8 and 6/12 models could deliver similar performance to 8/16 in games.
Maybe a little less due to (I guess) less cache, but maybe they'll be easier to overclock due to not having all those cores.
Having 80% of a 7700K performance (with overclocking) at 70% the price of a 7600K could be the best thing Ryzen will bring.
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#5401266 Posted on: 03/03/2017 02:49 PM
I was seriously interested in getting a Ryzen. But after reading this review and others I'm going for an i7 5820k and OC it to 4.4~4.6 GHz. I will save about 300$ compared to an 1800x. Ram and cooler is the same as for the Ryzen build. So only saving money on Motherboard and CPU.
I was seriously interested in getting a Ryzen. But after reading this review and others I'm going for an i7 5820k and OC it to 4.4~4.6 GHz. I will save about 300$ compared to an 1800x. Ram and cooler is the same as for the Ryzen build. So only saving money on Motherboard and CPU.
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#5401267 Posted on: 03/03/2017 02:49 PM
If the 1700 is close to the 1700x in performance or can be nicely overclocked, well, I am sold.
Really good timing for my birthday.
And now, come on Vega !
If the 1700 is close to the 1700x in performance or can be nicely overclocked, well, I am sold.
Really good timing for my birthday.
And now, come on Vega !
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#5401269 Posted on: 03/03/2017 03:00 PM
Thanks for the additional SMT-off test, Hilbert.
At least we know that SMT has a negative impact in some situations, like some games. This is what I think as a coder about it: I wonder if two threads are ending up on the same core, when there are still free cores left. That would explain the negative impact. It's probably an issue that can be avoided once programmers get familiar with Ryzen.
Beterschap!
Thanks for the additional SMT-off test, Hilbert.
At least we know that SMT has a negative impact in some situations, like some games. This is what I think as a coder about it: I wonder if two threads are ending up on the same core, when there are still free cores left. That would explain the negative impact. It's probably an issue that can be avoided once programmers get familiar with Ryzen.
Beterschap!
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What I want to see is FPS drops with Intel and AMD CPUs while playing a game and streaming on twitch/youtube/hitbox or whatever.. having music running, browsers open, running voice clients (discord, curse whatever) etc.. okay using OBS or streaming software x264 (CPU) but when playing a CPU intensive game and trying to stream, you will see a good FPS drop, now I know its less of an impact with 6+ core CPUs, but I want to see a comparison.
+1
The reviews that have included min FPS values already illustrate this tendency.