I'm curious if the 9800X3D is really worth spending an extra $110 over the 7800X3D. What are your thoughts on the performance differences, especially for different types of gaming?
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For most gamers, I’d say the 7800X3D is plenty unless you can afford to splurge. Plus, the performance gain is pretty minimal, around 10-15% in the best situations.
If you're into ultra high framerate e-sports gaming at 1080p, I'd say yes, it's worth it. But if you're playing 4K AAA games at 60-80 FPS, you might not need the upgrade at all.
It also really depends on your whole setup. If you're getting a powerhouse like the 5090 GPU, then spending that extra cash might make sense. But if you're planning on a 5060, you might want to invest that money into a better GPU instead.
I went from the 7800X3D to the 9800X3D and felt it was a good call. The performance boost is said to be around 10%, but honestly, it feels way more noticeable in-game to me.
Honestly, it comes down to how much $110 means to you personally. It might not be a significant upgrade for everyone.
I totally agree! I switched to the 7800X3D instead of the 9800X3D and I don't regret it. Used my savings on Steam sales instead, so it's kind of a win-win!