I'm building a new PC and have chosen an RTX 5070 for 1440p gaming at 180Hz. Initially, I thought about going with an Intel i5-14600K, but I'm curious about which AMD CPU would be a better choice for future upgrades, especially if I decide to move to a 4K or 240Hz display down the line.
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I'd recommend the Ryzen 5 9600X if you’re on a budget. Otherwise, the 7800X3D or 9800X3D will give you outstanding performance.
If you're looking to save some cash, the Ryzen 7600 or 9600X would be solid options. For more demanding tasks or CPU-heavy games, consider the 7700X or 9700X. But if you're aiming for top-tier performance, splurging on the 9950X3D is worth it.
The AMD Ryzen 7600X3D or 7800X3D are great picks depending on what you can get in your area. The 9800X3D might be a bit pricey, though.
Just a heads-up though—you likely won't hit 240fps at 4K with just a 5070. With my setup (11700K and 4070Ti), I barely reach 120fps in recent AAA games even without ray tracing unless I lower the settings. For true 240fps gaming at 4K, you might want to look at a 5090.
For the best gaming experience, I’d say go with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D—it’s currently one of the best gaming CPUs out there.
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