I'm heading to Microcenter tomorrow to upgrade my PC. I'm switching from an Intel 10700K to a new AMD CPU and want to make sure I get the most out of my 9070XT without overspending on a CPU that might be overkill. I'm considering the 9700X, 7600X3D, and the higher-priced 7800X3D. While I don't really want to shell out too much cash, if the 7800X3D is a significant upgrade, I might be willing to spend the extra. My main focus with this build is gaming since I have another setup for work. Microcenter has some bundles available with these options: 9700X for $429, 7600X3D for $449, 7700X for $399, and 7800X3D for $579. Any guidance on which CPU would pair best with my GPU is really appreciated!
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Honestly, you won't bottleneck your 9070XT with any of these CPUs; they're all pretty solid options for gaming. If we break down the value a bit, the 7600X3D stands out as a fantastic choice right now—it's on par performance-wise with the higher-end 7950X3D and 7900X3D for gaming due to its 3D V-cache. The 7800X3D is marginally better, but it might not be worth the extra cash unless you are after every last bit of performance. For strict gaming, I'd recommend going with the 7600X3D—great performance for the price!
Definitely go with the 7600X3D if you're looking for the best bang for your buck. It's unbeatable in terms of price and performance for gaming right now.
Yeah, AMD really has a weird naming system, but once you get past that, the performance is solid for gamers!