Is It Worth Upgrading to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D for Gaming?
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TechNinja42
Hey everyone! I currently have a Ryzen 9 7900X CPU paired with a Radeon 7900XT graphics card and 64GB of RAM. I play at a resolution of 3440x1440 ultrawide, and for games like COD, I usually get around 100 FPS. I've heard a lot about the Ryzen 7 9800X3D being better for gaming, and I found it for about $400, which would be around $150 net after selling my current CPU. Do you think I'll notice a significant improvement in my gaming performance if I make the switch, or should I save my money?
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At your resolution, most upgrades will yield more gains from the GPU side than CPU upgrades. So if you're considering future upgrades, look into a better GPU instead. But I hear you about GPU prices being insane right now!
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Yeah, upgrading to the 9800X3D could help, especially with those pesky 1% lows that tend to cause stuttering in games. If you're not using the extra productivity power of the 7900X, I think it's worth the switch for around $150. I went from a 7700X to a 9800X3D, and the difference in smoothness while playing games like Hell Let Loose was pretty noticeable!
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Honestly, given the resolution you're playing at, I don't think the upgrade is necessary. The higher the resolution, the more your GPU has to work, so you're likely GPU-bound rather than CPU-bound. I wouldn't splurge on the new CPU just yet!
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I would pass on the upgrade. You might notice a small rise in frames in some games, but overall, I doubt it's worth the hassle of selling and buying a new CPU.
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CurrentCardFan: I know right? The prices are wild! I think I'm stuck with my GPU for a while too.
ResolutionMaster1: Yeah, I agree! Seems like the best options are out of reach.