I'm considering an upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 9700X from the 7700X but I'm torn on whether it's worth the extra $50. The 9700X has a lower TDP of 65 watts and a slight performance edge, but I'm budget-conscious as a college student. I'm getting most of my components from Microcenter, and here's my build for reference: I'm not worried about my GPU as I've already got an RTX 2080 Ti, and I primarily play esports titles on a 1080p monitor. Given my circumstances, should I go for the 9700X or stick with the 7700X?
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If you're looking to save money, you might want to skip both the 9700X and 7700X altogether and just go for the regular 7700. It's a 65W chip, performs similarly, and is cheaper. Plus, it comes with a decent cooler, saving you even more cash! Check TechPowerUp for performance comparisons if you need further details.
That makes sense, but I can't get the 7700 through a Microcenter bundle. It actually ends up being pricier with the same mobo and RAM.