I'm trying to decide between the 9700X and the 7800X3D for my new build with a 9070 XT. The price difference is about €40, and I'm curious about the performance impact. I mostly play games like Darktide, Warframe, Clair Obscur, Battlefield 6 (when it's out), Helldivers 2, and The Finals, plus a few other single-player titles. What's the real difference in performance between these two CPUs, and is it worth spending the extra cash?
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Definitely go for the 7800X3D! It has a lot more L3 cache which really helps with frame rates and 1% lows, especially in the games you like. The 9700X doesn't really improve over the 9600X for gaming, so save your money for the better CPU!
Honestly, for an extra €40, the 7800X3D is a great choice. It really shines in gaming, especially for the titles you mentioned!
Still, I'm curious about the actual percentage difference in performance between the two. Anyone have numbers?