So I'm finally upgrading my overclocked 4770k and have decided on either Threadripper 1950x or i9 7900x - this computer will be minimally used for gaming (it will be paired with a gtx 1070 that I already have), but the primary function will be on data analysis and simulation modeling.
Threadripper has more cores and better platform (ECC Ram Support, 64 PCIE lanes), but significantly lower IPC and virtually no overclocking headroom.
Both are approximately $1300 Canadian -- which would normally be WAY outside of my budget, but I have a $2000 spending account from my job for equipment purchases.
Any thoughts?