I'm building a PC primarily for gaming and 3D modeling using software like Blender, Substance Painter, and ZBrush. My friend suggested the Ryzen 9 9950X, which is excellent, but I'm also open to finding cheaper alternatives. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Have you thought about the 7800X3D? It could be a solid pick for your needs and might fit your budget better than the top-tier options.
What’s your budget looking like? The 9900X3D is a solid option and a bit cheaper than the 9950X, offering a good balance of gaming and productivity with 12 cores. It might be worth considering if you're looking to do both.
You could also look into Intel options. The Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 chips are quite decent for both gaming and productivity and are usually priced lower than the Ryzen 9 models right now.
If gaming is your main focus, you might want to consider the X3D CPUs, as they excel in that area. However, if 3D modeling is equally important, the 9900X3D or the 9950X3D could be good options. For higher resolution gaming, a standard CPU could still give you solid performance without breaking the bank. Check out this benchmark for Blender to compare performance vs. cost!
Aim for the fastest CPU you can afford. Even the 7000 series is great if it's within your budget. More cores generally lead to faster rendering and efficiency. If your workloads aren’t super demanding, the 9700X could be a good choice without overspending.
Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend the 9900X3D too strongly. For gaming, the 9700X3D performs similarly, and for rendering, the 9950X is often cheaper and better. If gaming is your focus, you might want to look at the 9800X3D too.