I've been hearing a lot about X3D CPUs making a difference, especially with RTX graphics cards. Now that I've bought an Intel i7 14700K paired with an RX 9070 XT, I'm wondering if I really need an X3D CPU for my gaming needs. Does it have any benefits for Radeon users?
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Technically, no one outright needs an X3D CPU. It mostly matters if your current CPU is bottlenecking your performance in the games you enjoy. If your 14700K is handling things well, you're likely fine without an upgrade right now.
If you're playing games like MMOs or simulations, X3D can definitely enhance performance by improving those tricky frame rates. For typical AAA titles, the differences are usually minimal, especially at resolutions like 1440p and above.
Yeah, exactly! At 4K, the differences tend to disappear.
X3D CPUs have extra 3D V-cache, which enhances CPU performance in gaming scenarios, but it's not tied to whether you're using AMD or NVIDIA graphics. The impact of that cache can vary by game and settings, so benchmarking your specific setup is a good move to see how much you'd benefit.
That makes sense! So maybe it's more impactful at 1080p?