I'm considering upgrading my CPU and was originally leaning towards the 7800X3D. However, I've noticed that the 9700X is significantly cheaper. What's the performance comparison between these two CPUs? I'm thinking about the extra cash from going with the 9700X—maybe I could use it towards a better GPU, like an RTX card instead of the 9070XT 16GB. For context, I'm using an ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi motherboard.
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The performance difference can vary quite a bit, anywhere from no difference to more than 20%, depending on the games you play and your resolution. The 9700X is still a solid choice, though!
What games are you playing? I mostly enjoy games like Wallpaper Engine and cs2, playing at 1440p.