I'm currently using an i5-12400F and I'm thinking about making a switch to AMD with DDR5 RAM. The prices for tech in my country are crazy, making upgrades super costly. The 7800X3D costs around $2400 while the 9600X is priced at $1400. Given the financial strain, I'm trying to decide if it's better to wait and save more for a bigger upgrade or if I should go ahead and get the 9600X now. Will it be able to take full advantage of my 5070 Ti?
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You might want to check out the i5-14600K instead! It could be a more affordable option since you wouldn't need to switch platforms and it generally performs well with the 5070 Ti. Plus, it's a familiar setup since you're already on an LGA1700 board.
If you're gaming at 1440p or higher, you might not notice a huge difference in performance with the 9600X compared to your current setup. It really depends on what resolutions you’re gaming at; most of the load is going to be on your GPU regardless.
Don't forget to consider that if you aren't pushing high frame rates at 1080p, your current i5 should hold up fine. Upgrading may not yield significant improvements unless you're really pushing for that extra performance in specific scenarios.
Honestly, upgrading to the 14600K would save you a good chunk of money while still boosting your performance. You'll probably get similar results to the 9600X without the hefty price tag. Just remember to update your BIOS before switching the CPU!
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