I'm building a new PC and I'm stuck deciding between the 9800x3d and the 7800x3d to pair with my 5070ti. I found a bundle for the 7800x3d at Microcenter that includes a motherboard and 32GB of RAM, and it saves me about $250 compared to getting the 9800x3d along with those components separately. My main concern is whether the 7800x3d will bottleneck the 5070ti and if it will be a good enough CPU for future-proofing. If it's not up to par, I'm ready to spend the extra cash on the 9800x3d. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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I recently got the 9800x3d, just about $80 more than the 7800x3d. If you're stringent with your budget, the extra cash might not be worth just a 5-15% increase in FPS based on reviews. Sounds like the 7800x3d is still going to give you great performance, especially for heavy CPU games.
For what it’s worth, I've been using a 7800x3d with a 4080 super, and honestly, my monitor refresh rate is what limits my performance, not the CPU. It'll hold up just fine with a 5070ti, trust me.
Honestly, the 7800x3d is one of the best gaming CPUs out there. You don't really have to worry about it bottlenecking your 5070ti at all. It's designed to handle modern gaming without issues, and future-proofing with it feels good given its specs.
That’s true! But don’t forget that the newer models like the 9900x3d and 9950x3d exist, although they come with their own pros and cons. Still, the 7800x3d is no slouch, just keep in mind it might not be the absolute top option anymore.
Check out some benchmarks before making your decision. In most cases, there's only a small difference in performance between the 9800x3d and the 7800x3d, unless you play very CPU-intensive games. If you're spending the extra cash, just make sure it's worth it for the specific games you enjoy.
Yeah, I think that's a smart approach. It's all about what's worth it for your gaming habits. I'm leaning toward the 7800x3d mainly for the savings.
For the price, the 7800x3d is a solid choice. It won't bottleneck your GPU, and honestly, ‘future-proof’ is just a buzzword. If you're looking at it from a finance perspective, saving $250 is a good deal unless you really need that extra performance.
That sounds pretty reassuring! I’ve been holding onto a non-X 5600 CPU and found minimal issues even at 1440p, so I agree with you on that.