I'm planning to upgrade to AM5 soon and I'm torn between the Ryzen 9 9900X and the 9800X3D. As a video editor who also enjoys heavy gaming, I want a CPU that will last me at least five years. I've heard that the 9900X is superior for productivity, especially when using programs like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Blender 3D. But I'm curious how much the 9800X3D falls short in terms of productivity. Would I really be waiting a long time for renders if I went with the 9800X3D?
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Honestly, the 9800X3D isn't a bad choice. It's definitely capable enough for video editing, even if it doesn't have the same performance as the 9900X. Just remember, some games really utilize the 3D cache well while others may not, especially FPS games.
For productivity benchmarks, check out some reviews; they show that the 9800X3D can still hold its own despite being an 8 core, 16 thread CPU. It might take you a few extra minutes to render compared to the 9900X, especially if you don't have a super powerful GPU like the 4090. But, if you're on NVIDIA, you'll still get solid GPU acceleration to help.
Ohhhh, that's good to know!
I have a 3070 now but planning to upgrade to a 5070Ti. The 9800X3D seems like a decent option for me.
In my opinion, go for the 9900X without a doubt! It’s a solid investment.
If the budget allows, I think aiming for the 9800X3D might be a good bet. Or even the 9950X3D, if you can afford it! You don’t want to regret your choice later on, right?
If you're leaning more towards gaming, the 9800X3D could work, but since you'll be working from home and editing more, I'd lean towards the 9900X for sure. It's got the edge in productivity.
That makes sense; I’ll be doing a lot of editing at home.
If you're looking at prices, keep in mind that the 9900X is about $90 cheaper than the 9800X3D in my area. Just a thought!
It's about $69 cheaper here for the 9800X3D.
A quick search will help you see how these two stack up in terms of gaming and rendering. Personally, I found that the 9800X3D really shines in CPU-heavy games, like POE2 and MMOs. Might be worth considering your gaming habits too!
So it mostly helps in FPS games, huh?