I'm currently using an i5 13600K and I typically split my usage between gaming (60%) and productivity (40%). My gaming is focused on 4K resolution, pushing my MSI RTX 5080 Suprim to 95-100% usage at max settings. For productivity, I mainly use software like Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Topaz Gigapixel, and Topaz Video AI. I'm curious if upgrading to the 7800X3D would greatly improve my gaming performance in 4K while sacrificing much in productivity. What do you think?
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It really depends on your game library. For MMOs, I find CPU performance crucial compared to GPU. Some titles benefit from X3D cache, but you need to assess whether you truly need that extra performance.
I wouldn't recommend the upgrade. At 4K with your GPU already maxed out, you won't see a significant improvement in gaming—maybe a mere 5% boost in critical moments. Plus, in terms of productivity, the 13600K actually outperforms the 7800X3D in multithreaded tasks by about 20%. It might be better to wait for the next generation, perhaps the rumored 10800X3D, which could offer better performance.
Has there been any confirmation on the 10800X3D being a 12-core? That's usually reserved for the X900 series.
Any potential gains will likely be minimal, so I wouldn’t recommend the upgrade.
You might see a slight improvement in minimum frame rates while gaming at 4K, but it could come at the cost of productivity performance. Perhaps consider saving up for new options like the upcoming AM6 or grab a 9800X3D once prices drop.
If you're not relying on upscaling, I'd say it's not worth the switch.
I do use upscaling, tweaking my AI upscale settings in the NVIDIA apps to keep my GPU usage between 90-99% by adjusting the internal DLSS resolution.
Not worth it in my opinion. It seems like others agree too.
Not worth it at all. I have a 14600KF and see the same results in 4K as those benchmark YouTubers with the Ryzen 9800X3D. The difference between the 14600K and 13600K isn't major, and at 4K, performance tends to even out.
YouTube benchmarks tell one story, but many real users have reported smoother gameplay thanks to the benefits of the X3D V-cache.
Many are saying no, but keep in mind that your minimum frame rates will likely improve, leading to a much smoother gaming experience overall. I upgraded from a 12600K to a 9800X3D with a 4080, and the difference was incredible!
Really? Is it that much smoother? Have you tried it with games like Jedi Survivor?
Given your use case, I think the 13600K is actually the better option. Switching to the 7800X3D could be more of a downgrade for you.
But isn't the 9800X3D's multi-thread performance similar? Might it not help at all?