Intel 270K Plus vs AMD 9950X

[MaxC]

Can anyone speak to the real term performance difference between these two chips for DAW work? My research suggests the Intel performs better at low latency but the AMD performs better at moderate to high latency. I'm more concerned with raw power for large multitrack mixes and FX chains than I am with live recording, so by that metric I lean toward the AMD.

However, I'd also like to limit the TDP to keep the case cool and quiet. Gemini estimates that CPU temps for the AMD running at 105W Eco Mode are comparable to the Intel running at 180W TDP. Supposedly the two chips will perform comparably when running at moderate latency under these power limits. In that case, it would seem to make more sense to save ~$200 and go with the Intel.

Does this comparison ring true? Are there variables I am not considering? I've not built a DAW in over a decade, so I'm hardly up to speed on the latest tech. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Pictus]

To have an idea about DAW performance
viewtopic.php?t=574244&start=75

To have an idea about TDP
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/inte ... us/23.html

Considering the price/performance, the Intel 270K looks more interesting.
Just limit the MAX CPU power and it will be silent.
Whatever your choice may be, check
viewtopic.php?t=621326
Learn how to tweak and undervolt the 270K. (Not overclock)


Intel cooler - Scythe Mugen 6 Dual Fan
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rV9wrH ... mg-6000dbe


AMD Cooler - Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/w8n9TW ... -140-black
Both good and not expensive.
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-c ... e-busters/

For PSU, check
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-a ... busters/9/

A PC case that is silent and not expensive
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zysV3C ... e-lan207rx


BTW, Noctua interesting stuff

[MaxC]

Thank you for all of the links and info. Looking at Scan Pro Audio's DAWBench results, it would seem that the 270K Plus is not only more cost-efficient, but flat out outperforms the 9950X in most metrics. That surprised me and now has me leaning toward the Intel.

If anyone out there has practical experience with both of these chips and would care to comment, that would be awesome.

[BJ]

I got a new PC last week and I had them put the Intel Core Ultra 7 24 Core 270K Plus in it and so far it has been great you can run so many tracks with many plugins without a hiccup compared to my old PC. I'm still installing everything and playing with it testing stuff. I don't have any experience with AMD so I can't compare.

[Jim Roseberry]

Considering the price/performance, the Intel 270K looks more interesting.
Just limit the MAX CPU power and it will be silent.

Wish Intel had also released a refreshed 285k.

If you choose the right cooler, the 270k will be plenty quiet (while working with audio).
If you're doing 3D rendering or video rendering, fan RPMs are going to ramp-up because CPU cores will be maxed at/near 100%.
You can avoid this (somewhat) by limiting the CPU's max performance.
IMO, That kind of negates the point in having a higher-end CPU.
At that point, save some money and just buy a lower-tier CPU.

I've never seen a client try to use a condenser mic in close proximity while rendering video.
With DAW software, glitches will occur long before reaching 100% load across all cores.