Should I choose the AMD 7800X3D or the 9900X for gaming and streaming?
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TechSavvyNinja92
I'm in the UK and it's time for my first real upgrade in years. I'm currently using an Intel i5-7500 with a standard 2060, but I'm finding that even low-end modern games are really pushing my CPU. With Black Friday sales on CPUs, there's only an £8 difference between the AMD 7800X3D at £292.99 and the 9900X at £301. I'm looking for something mainly for basic streaming and video editing, but I'm not focused on AI or anything too CPU-intensive besides games like RDR2, ER, and WUKONG. My budget is around £2k, and I'm planning to pair it with a B850 motherboard and a 5070. Just want to ensure I have enough future-proofing to last for another 5-7 years. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I'd definitely recommend going with the 7800X3D. It's a powerhouse when it comes to gaming, and you’re likely to see better frame rates compared to the 9900X. Since gaming is your primary use case, it'll make a noticeable difference in your experience!
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If you're all about gaming, the 7800X3D is the clear winner. It has more L3 cache, which can really boost performance across a variety of games—especially with the titles you're interested in. Even for your streaming and editing needs, the performance trade-off is worth it for better gaming.
CasualStreamer42: That's what I was thinking too. I do some light editing, but gaming comes first for me.
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GamerGuy77: Totally agree! The extra frames are a game changer. You won't regret it.