AMD vs Intel, what is cheaper/better value? ..and Happy Easter!
Eric Wanchic
Hey everyone!
So, I guess it's been 8 years since I assembled my last system, so
I'm looking for ideas for my next system. The thing is, I've been
very happy with my system over the years. It's only been in the
last 2-3 years that I've run up against an issue which got me
considering an upgrade, and that's the need for more RAM.
I maxed out my system right away with 32GB of RAM. It was very
good to me for a long time. Now, I'm almost always using all of it
right away, and for the first time it's locking up due to a lack
of RAM.
I see there are systems with a max of 64GB, 128GB, and some with
256GB. My last system cost around $1,200+, not counting Windows,
extra peripherals, etc. Spending this much only to get 64GB max, I
feel is a waste of money. 128GB is nicer, but 256GB is an ideal 8x
upgrade.
So making a max 256GB my goal. I began to price out my intel
system. But, I'm hearing so much about how AMD is rocking and how
it's a way better, way cheaper build than Intel. If 256GB isn't
your goal, then this premise is probably, mostly true.
However, finding the most cheapest AMD system that can handle a
256GB max vs a middle-ground Intel system of the same is showing
that the AMD system is about $600 more over the Intel. The biggest
Achilles-heel for AMD (price-wise that is) is that sTR4 CPUs are
not compatible with sTRX4 motherboards. I would have gotten a
cheaper AMD CPU, if I could. AAMOF, I almost considered a cheaper
Intel CPU for now, but chances are I will never end up upgrading
the CPU for another 8 years.
Here are the parts I have selected. If anyone can find a better
deal, other advice or opinions I'm not thinking of, I'd love to
hear it. Thanks, and have a Happy Easter weekend.
AMD Lowest Prices sTRX4 =~ $2,230
- Mobo - Asus ROG $450
- CPU - $ 1,446 3960X
- RAM (64) - $ Gskill = $330
Intel Lower Cost (LGA2066) =~ $1,600
- Mobo - Asus ROG $500
- CPU - $815 i9-9940X
- RAM (64) - $ Gskill = $280
Eric