Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new system and I'm trying to figure out the performance differences between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the 7800X3D. The 7800X3D is about $80 more, so I want to know which one would be a better option. I'm also planning on pairing it with an RTX 5070 and possibly upgrading to a 5070ti later. I aim to play at 1440p with a 144hz refresh rate and would like to use my system for both work and gaming. Would the 9700X hold up in this setup, or should I go for the 7800X3D to avoid bottlenecking with the 5070ti? Any insights would be super helpful! 🙂
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If budget is a concern, just stick with the 9700X. It’s still a solid choice for gaming and productivity. But if you're okay with spending more for the peace of mind in getting max performance, the 7800X3D could be worth it!
Honestly, the 9700X would still be fine here. I picked it because it was a great deal, and I think it handles gaming really well. But you can't go wrong with the 7800X3D if you want that extra performance boost, especially for gaming with 3D cache. Just keep in mind your needs, as both CPUs will perform admirably in most scenarios!
What games are you planning on playing? If you're not buying anything for a while, keep in mind that prices and options can really change. But both CPUs should handle gaming well with those GPUs!
It really depends on your gaming resolution. If you're looking at 1440p, the 9700X will perform well, but if you want the best out of your $750+ GPU, spending the extra $80 on the 7800X3D is probably worth it. You likely won't need to upgrade your CPU anytime soon if you go with the 7800X3D, especially considering the future AM6 platform upgrades.
Exactly! The 9700X is great for now, but if you want a little more future-proofing, the 7800X3D might be the way to go.