I'm looking for some advice on the best CPU to pair with my RTX 5070, especially for playing games like Valorant and CS2. Currently, I have a Ryzen 7 5800X, but I'm not getting the performance I want. I game on a 380Hz monitor and often stream, so high FPS is really important for me. I was considering upgrading to a Ryzen 7 9700X, but I'm unsure if I'd see a significant boost. Then there's the i7 14700K, which seems promising, but my friend suggested waiting a month and going for the 9800X3D. What do you think?
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You should definitely go for the 9800X3D if you can wait. It's optimized for high refresh rates like your 380Hz monitor and should offer noticeable improvements in gaming performance. If you find you can't wait, then the 7800X3D is also a solid option and a bit more budget-friendly. Just make sure to consider the overall price of the motherboard and RAM if you choose to go that route.
Is there a big performance difference between the 9800X3D and the 7800X3D given the price gap? I heard the 7800X3D is around £100 cheaper when you factor in everything.