I'm trying to decide between buying the 7800X3D or the Ryzen 7 9700X to pair with my RTX 5070. I'm only going to be using this system for gaming, so I would love some advice on which option would be better for that purpose.
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The 7800X3D is really the way to go here. If you're focused on gaming performance, it outshines the 9700X in most scenarios. Most gamers agree that you won't regret choosing the X3D.
Honestly, there’s not much to debate. The 7800X3D is superior for gaming purposes, especially if you're into CPU-intensive titles.
Just go with whatever is cheaper; honestly, you won't notice much difference in gaming between the two.
It really depends on your gaming resolution and style. When I was deciding between the 9700X and 9800X3D for my own rig paired with a 9070 XT, I chose the 9700X for 4K gaming because those games are more GPU-bound. If you'll be playing at a lower resolution like 1080p, the 7800X3D makes sense because it handles CPU-heavy games better. Otherwise, you might just waste your money on it if most of your games are GPU-heavy.
Can confirm! It's a solid choice for gamers.