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AMD VS. Intel: Which Should Be My First Gaming CPUb

22 Jan 2020 Developer News
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Choosing the perfect CPU remains one of the hardest and important decisions that you can make when building a PC from scratch. There are so many factors to consider – the processor you settle for will determine what motherboard your build can go with, which will also determine the compatibility of other components. So, let’s say you are stuck with two options AMD and Intel, which will make the best pick? It will all go down based on your requirements, but AMD’s recent addition, Zen 2 processors makes the AMD vs. Intel debates a bit tougher.  In this article, we are going to cover some of the main differences between both CPUs and what they offer. As of today, Intel and AMD remain the two major players when it comes to gaming. The rivalry between the two brands provides users with a great opportunity to even buy them at affordable prices as they both struggle for their share of the market. Intel has been at the forefront of the competition for as long as anyone can remember, and this comes as no surprise because they have provided customers with amazing products over the years. However, AMD has decided to go head to head with Intel with a series of new products. AMD has closed the gap with the release of its 1st generation Ryzen range of processors. In 2019 AMD released the 3rd generation Ryzen CPU’s, which have received rave reviews from tech experts. Now let’s look at some factors that should make it easier for you to choose between AMD and Intel CPU’s

Price

Price is always a deciding factor for many gamers, and it will always be the decider. AMD has always had a reputation for producing affordable processors, but this was mostly attributed to the fact that their products were entry-level. But with the introduction of their Ryzen, we have witnessed a jump in prices, but simultaneously winning new customers over. AMD has established itself as a high-end CPU manufacturer with the release of the Zen 2 processors. Intel, on the other hand, manufactures CPUs ranging from 4 to 18 cores, while AMD CPUs now feature up to 32 cores. There is more – AMD 7NM Zen 2 chips are also relatively cheaper.

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Performance

Intel has been the dominant brand in the gaming performance category for a long time. However, with AMD’s 3rd gen Ryzen chips hitting the shelves in July 2019, it has become quite a real competition between both brands. How the games are designed play a major role when determining the performance of CPUs. Modern games are more graphically demanding, but this is not fully dependent on the GPU, as the CPU is also being utilised. Many games are now being designed based on single-core performance. What this translates to is that processors that have a better single-core performance usually give the highest in-game FPS numbers. With AMD's new chips, the standards for high-performance CPUs are being set and are some of the reasons why Ryzen’s chips are now close contenders with the rivals’.

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