I9 7900x vs TR 1950x

mproxym

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Hello everyone,
I just have few questions about CPUs..

I am considering buying ThreadRipper 1950x or I9 7900x with 1080 TI Hybrid most likely.

My Usage: I will be using the computer for Streaming, Recording, HardCore Gaming, Editing, and some soft Art, Simulations, 3D Animations. I would love to write in % how much I will use something but I think words can explain it more. While gaming I will probably 90% of the time be either streaming or recording. When not gaming I will be editing and other (Adobe Programs, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Simulations ).

Monitors: I am still considering which ones to get but highly likely one 1920x1080 and one 2560x1440.

Questions:

1. If after you read the "My Usage" would you recommend ThreadRipper over I9 7900x ?
( I know ThreadRipper is quite bad at gaming compare to I9 7900x, would you still recommend it over I9 7900x, since we have GPU to do the gaming right ? )

2. What would be the most reliable "source" for benchmarks in gaming and production?
( There is a lot of tech reviews out there, but I hear some are biased. )

3. What would be the best cooler for ThreadRipper 1950x and I9 7900x ?
( I was looking at AIO coolers, or would normal air-cooler be better ? also which one ? )

4. Recording/Streaming perfomance of each CPU ? ( Check example )
(I haven't really seen anyone do this but since ThreadRipper is a bit worse in FPS while gaming (since it's not really meant for that) does it do better when Streaming/Recording compare to Intel? )
[Example.: I9 7900x has 125fps in a game, ThreadRipper has 100fps in a game., now while Streaming/Recording the performance hit on intel is 30fps while ThreadRipper is only 5fps so at the end the result is = I9 has 95fps, TR has 95fps. == Does this make sense ?]

5. Extra Monitor Question: Will having 2 different resolution monitor have any issues for gaming and such ?
(I do not intend to game on both at the same time like dual-gaming)

Let me know if you have any extra opinions on the matter, would love to hear it.

( If you need more details let me know )
Thank you very much for reading.
 
Solution
The i9 will do a tiny bit better when gaming and streaming, because of the higher clockspeed and IPC compared to the 1950X. In almost all editing tasks, the 1950X will be faster though. Depends on what you prioritize higher.

Both of these should have an appropriate AIO attached. 240mm or longer. Preferably 280mm, such as the kraken x62 or H115i or the EVGA CLC 280, depending on which you prefer or is cheaper.

lrrelevant

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The i9 will do a tiny bit better when gaming and streaming, because of the higher clockspeed and IPC compared to the 1950X. In almost all editing tasks, the 1950X will be faster though. Depends on what you prioritize higher.

Both of these should have an appropriate AIO attached. 240mm or longer. Preferably 280mm, such as the kraken x62 or H115i or the EVGA CLC 280, depending on which you prefer or is cheaper.
 
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The 7900X may do better in gaming and streaming, but, at $800 more system cost, the real question might be how much better will it do over the 8c/16t R7-1700 OC'd to near 4.0 GHz? That cost difference in CPU ($600+)/MB ($300+) will fund a 1080Ti...and an M.2 drive....