I'm looking to upgrade from my 5700X3D and have narrowed it down to a few AM5 CPUs. I'm planning to pair it with an MSI B850M MAG Mortar motherboard and a Micron 6000MHz CL36 RAM kit, while my GPU will be a 5070 Ti. Here are the options I'm considering:
- 9600X @ $270 CAD
- 7700X @ $320 CAD
- 7800X3D @ $465 CAD
- 9800X3D @ $655 CAD
I'm leaning against the 9800X3D due to the price, but I'm curious how the 9600X stacks up against the 5700X3D, especially in multi-core performance. Is going for the 7000-series worth it, or would it not be a significant upgrade?
3 Answers
I think the 9800X3D is a bit overpriced. I got mine for about $550 CAD after tax, so it's definitely worth shopping around. You might want to consider waiting for a sale.
The 7800X3D is still a great choice! I wouldn't worry too much about skipping the lower options. You seem to know what you're doing, but if you're already at the 5700X3D, it may be wise just to stick with that or push for the 7800X3D for a better long-term investment.
Honestly, if you're upgrading from the 5700X3D, the 9600X and 7700X might not give you a significant upgrade. If I were you, I'd go for the 7800X3D or just stick with your current CPU since it's already pretty powerful. Also, consider the RAM latency—CL30 is better for Ryzen CPUs if you can stretch your budget a bit, but not critical if it's a lot more expensive.
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