I'm considering upgrading my setup soon, specifically looking at either the 7800X3D or 9800X3D CPUs to replace my current 7950X. I plan to get a 5080 GPU as well, and while I'm leaning towards the 7800X3D due to its lower price, I'm curious if the performance boost with the 9800X3D is significant enough to justify spending the extra money. My main concern is whether upgrading from the already powerful 7950X is even necessary. I'd appreciate some insights from those with more experience.
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I just made the jump from a 5950X to a 9800X3D, and honestly, I haven't noticed much difference in real-world performance. It didn't feel like a worthy upgrade for me, so I'd suggest you think hard about it.
Honestly, I don't think upgrading is worth it at this point. The 7950X is still a really solid CPU, so you might not see enough of a performance boost to justify the expense. Just my two cents!
This is a question I've seen pop up a lot, but it's good you’re asking! Just keep in mind that sometimes the upgrade train isn't the best route. It might be better to wait for the next gen if you're not facing any significant performance issues right now.
Yeah, waiting could be wise! If your 7950X is handling everything fine, maybe hold off a bit.