I have had Intel first for years as I read a lot about AMD framerate issues when using FSX

Then I started with WidevieW and because of the costs I build 2 AMD pc’s. Worked quiet well. Used AMD clients for years but had to OC them quiet a lot too match my Intel server regarding performance.

Since 10 years or so I am Intel/NVidia only on all of my pc’s. All superstable and no CTDs at all.

As this works for me I will probably stay this way.

Others may have good experience with AMD.Just use the hardware you feel is best for you 🤓

The best CPU for MSFS currently is the 5800X3D...I don't think there is much we can discuss here. The only problem with it is that it is part of a dead platform.

My strategy was to upgrade from my 12700 to a 13700K and then migrate to a DDR5 build with the 7800X3D once those are readily available.

16 minutes ago, GCBraun said:

The best CPU for MSFS currently is the 5800X3D...

When running in 2K yes …..

I was running an older i7 system with a 2080, and was able to get 20-30fps on high end settings. Computer kicked the bucket so I got a new system with a 5900x and a 3080. Obviously it’s a massive upgrade across the board from my old system, but I am blown away by the performance (solid 60+ FPS on ultra settings). So far, very happy with the 5900x and 3080 combo. 

I was wondering are AMD users (5800X3D) getting more CTD'S then Intel users?

I also read the 5800X3D is hard to cool. 

Others say it's fine.  

So many contradictions in tests and reviews etc.  

10 hours ago, Sky_Pilot071 said:

What are your impressions? Is it cost competitive?  Perfomance?

sp

Haven’t used it yet, still building  my new office/man cave! Taking longer than anticipated. So my new system is sitting wrapped up. Just wired an Ethernet connection so should not be long now fingers crossed. 

19 minutes ago, altenae said:

I was wondering are AMD users (5800X3D) getting more CTD'S then Intel users?

I also read the 5800X3D is hard to cool. 

Others say it's fine.  

So many contradictions in tests and reviews etc.  

X3d running on a 240 artic water cooler, max temps 60-64 in uk, msfs running 4k locked to 40fps with an rx6800 gpu. Case runs 2x 240 front fans and 120 exhuast.

No issues with CPU CTDs.

41 minutes ago, Simple B said:

X3d running on a 240 artic water cooler, max temps 60-64 in uk, msfs running 4k locked to 40fps with an rx6800 gpu. Case runs 2x 240 front fans and 120 exhuast.

No issues with CPU CTDs.

Good to hear.
I bought the Corsair H150I 360 Elite for cooling.
Hope it's also good enough

As a pensioner on an ever diminishing budget I have used AMD for many years in my flight sim world. I currently run a Ryzen 7 3700X 4.2 GHZ CPU alongside an Nvidia 3060 12 gig and 32 gig RAM. I run it in DSR at 2560x1440 with no outrageous stutters. An air cooled PC which never gets significantly hot and runs for hours without a glitch. Although I sometimes daydream about the latest i9 and an Nvidia 4090, realistically my current setup has never let me down. I am however looking for a way to pump the heat generated by a 500 watt 4090 to heat our home 🤪

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1 hour ago, altenae said:

I was wondering are AMD users (5800X3D) getting more CTD'S then Intel users?

I also read the 5800X3D is hard to cool. 

Others say it's fine.  

So many contradictions in tests and reviews etc.  

No such issues. I have a Noctua D15 air cooler and I never have any temp issues. No CTDs either, other than the ones caused when the servers are down or whatever - the ones that affect everyone. 
 

All works great for me. 

Recently swapped out my 5600X for a 5800X3D and pretty impressed with the performance gain in 2K.  It does run a little hotter though and I think that might be an issue when the weather warms up next year. I am only using the standard cooler though.

29 minutes ago, FlyingGoose said:

No such issues. I have a Noctua D15 air cooler and I never have any temp issues. No CTDs either, other than the ones caused when the servers are down or whatever - the ones that affect everyone. 
 

All works great for me. 

Good to hear. 

Building it this weekend. 

Using Corsair H150I (3x 120mm) for cpu cooling. 

Hopefully that's good enough to cool the 5800X3D 

So, I guess time to throw my input into this discussion. I have both a 5800X3D setup and also an I9 12900K setup. I have tested and used both of these platforms as my MSFS rig, along with a 3090Ti GPU. The case I use is a Fractal Torrent, an excellent airflow case. I also have a 1200W PSU and a 420mm Arctic Liquid Freezer II cooler (AIO). On the 5800X3D build, I have a lesser mid range Gigabyte Aorus Elite motherboard  with 64Gb of DDR4 RAM. For the 12900K build, I am running a better Gigabyte Aorus Master motherboard with 32 Gb of DDR5 RAM. For my display, I use a Samsung 49" Super Ultra Wide Curved Display running in 2K resolution (5120x1440) Most of my PC entertainment time is spent simming in MSFS, although I do play a few other strategy type games now and then. When running MSFS, I typically fly the PMDG 737 or Fenix A320 with FSLTL AI traffic. 

In BOTH setups, that is the 5800X3D and the 12900K, I really cannot say which CPU outperforms the other. They both run well for me, and I don't need to alter my MSFS settings at all based on which CPU I am using. The only main difference is that, even though I have the 12900K overclocked to 5.3 Ghz, it still runs about 20C cooler then the 5800X3D. My averages when running MSFS with the 12900K are around 30 degrees C for the performance cores, and about 27-28 degrees C for the efficiency cores. My 5800X3D runs at around 56-58 degrees C. 

From my experience, I could recommend either CPU for great MSFS results, IF you also are running a strong GPU. Besides the 3090Ti that I use, I also have an MSI 6900XT. Despite much tweaking of the AMD drivers with the 6900XT, I could never get very good performance out of that card for MSFS, and also experience some stuttering when panning views with my TrackIR. Conversely, I never have that problem with the 3090Ti. 

So, I can recommend eithe AMD or Intel for CPU choice, depending on price, motherboard and memory options. But, I cannot recommend the current AMD video cards for MSFS use. 

This is all subject to my own personal use and testing. I will say that I have a 13900K on order that I can just switch out with my 12900K cpu, so I can report back with some experience with that CPU as well once I have had a chance to do some simming with it. 

20 hours ago, Bnash00 said:

Definitely take a look at the X3D chips coming soon from AMD. I was running a 5950X and switched it out for a 5800X3D. There was a significant improvement in MSFS performance. The 7800X3D chips should be coming soon.  

How much improvement? I have a 5900x and I’m considering a swap for the 5800x3d. Worth pointing out that I’m running close to 4K with a 4090

21 hours ago, Sky_Pilot071 said:

Finally, FSX always prefered INTEL but that may no longer be the case with MSFS.

Huh?

Did FSX send out notes to users saying: hi, there, would you kindly use Intel? I much prefer it over AMD.

As I've said before: I've used both intel and Amd and never noticed a difference.