Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 9 3900X in 10 Games - Can Gamers Save the New i9? (1080p, 1440p, 4K, 240Hz)

Is the new Intel Core i9 10900K really better for gaming?
Shopping links for the CPUs and all the other hardware I used for testing below! :)

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Intel Test Rig:

AMD Test Rig:

Notes:
- The shopping links are mostly search links so they work for most countries, but make sure you check the product name, ie don't mix up Z490 with Z390, or 10900K with 10900X):
- We got a lot of testing done these last days, not just on gaming. If you have any questions, just ask!

0:00 - Introduction
1:38 - Why Intel only looks at Gamers
2:27 - Test Configurations
4:37 - Some Pure CPU Benchmarks
5:21 - Game Benchmarks 1080p vs 1440p vs 4K
6:45 - Some Benchmarks using RTX 2060 Super
7:01 - Competitive Game Benchmarks 1080p/240Hz
8:38 - Conclusion (Including Thermal Concerns)

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- This product was made available for testing by Intel. As per our guidelines, they don't get a damn say about anything in this video or any of my other content.
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[davitsk]

anyone else notice the csgo chat at 8:25 lol :D

[samhor]

just build a 3900x and crosshair viii formula rig a day ago, I'm completely satisfied.

[hdwblade]

Incredible how good this channel is considering I just found it and just now getting to 100k subs. Keep it up, loving the products you guys are covering!

[zxSwifty]

Thank you, the only info I could find on 3900x vs 10900k and 240hz gaming.

[Dan-ufvh]

the more I watch these kinds of vids, the more I understand that the 2080 Ti was made for testing CPU-s ))

[Santiago-hzcv]

When the keyboard at the beginning is more expensive than my cpu :(

[xaganthesupreme]

Excellent review. Very concise and clear. Thanks for the great work!

[mahendrabhore]

That helped a lot, infact you have just ended the whole confusion

[frostyber]

Can't begin to describe how much of an absolute meme this 10900K release is, including their entire line-up.

[fynerboi]

Just found your channel and I must say, it was a pretty great review ^^ Thank you so much for your hard work, I truly appreciate it. But there's one thing that could make this already great review even greater. Include the 1% and 0.1% lows to all the games because these CPUs only have some difference there and not in average ^^ Plus the min fps is what matters more if one wants a smooth gameplay experience. Other than that, it was truly magnificent ^^ And congrats for the 100k subs, it's well deserved :3

About the CPUs... I was thinking about buying one of them as I want a future proof rig that'll be fine for 1440p 144hz for a few years but I guess I'll just wait for the ryzen 4000 series. Worst case it'll push down the current gen's prices 😅

Once again, congrats for the 100k ^^ I just subbed too

[solidreactor]

I have to comment on how you approached the benchmarks. You did a PHENOMENAL job of picking the right titles for 2 points.
1) Starting with the "normal" games and showing if you play on low resolution you might see a difference but hardly on 1440 or any at 4K.... and these games are made for higher resolution and quality and therefor both AMD and Intel does equally well here.
2) The only titles that matters and can make a difference is the esport titles like OW, MW and CS, and therefor here is basically where this new Intel cpu shines, although both AMD and Intel does really well the 10900K has the upper hand.

This is a more *informative* and correct than showing 720p resolution on a range of different game titles that aren't even esports titles for high refresh rates.
9/10, one of the very best reviews.... if not the top for the brevity and perfect info for the buyer. (I've watched most of the bigger ones, and they are stretching the 20-30min mark! :D )

You would have gotten 10/10 if you had put in tests with gaming while streaming live and recording the game, both in OBS and with Nvidia/AMD included software.

[cijoykjose]

At last it's good to see the red star shinning neck and neck with blue star . Today I witnessed two different colors in the eyes of Nada . Left one in red color and right one blue . The left seems more brighter. Waiting for the 4xxx powerhouses .

[MagikMehedi]

I always follow your videos. Always on topic and right to the point where it matters with the quality of content and production. I'm surprised why aren't you guys have 1M Subs Already.

[abdulazeez.]

Thanks for including the 2060 super, this gave a better idea on GPU bound scenarios.

[alexanderneukam]

Thanks for a great review! Starting to love this channel and seeing it pop up in-between Jayz2Cents and Linus :D.
Found you when I was looking at some Screen Reviews (switched from Asus PB27Q to XG32VQR --- partially because of your video and even though I miss the IPS colors of the 27" one sometimes I love the screen and agree with your review fully :). Thanks for that nice and non biased review/recommendation and your awesome work --- and congrats to 100k subs! )

[thekingsown]

thanks for the 1440 and 4k benchmarks can't believe how many reviewers are leaving it out...

[Rhinofreak]

Thank you for an unbiased review! Most reviewers heavily underplaying Intel but it's legit not a bad CPU at all. If it's priced exactly the same as a 3900X, many gamers will consider it for sure.

[JusticeFreedomDestin]

The set design is really nice. I like how the motherboards are propped up and show the coolers. Nice video!

[mrmrst]

just changed by CPU cooler order to a NZXT Kraken Z73 after seeing that....sick! Good technical review, thank you.

[PINPAL]

The only content that actually cover real use cases where the i9 somewhat makes sense. 240Hz is incredibly CPU bound when you trying to play at low settings to reach frame rates higher than the refresh rate to avoid double strobing from ULMB/Dyac technologies.