I have a 5700X3D, 9070 XT and 32 GB of DDR4-3600, and play mostly competitive games at 1440p. Deadlock drops a lot of frames during teamfights, so I wonder if the CPU is holding me back.
Would a 7800X3D or 9800X3D make a noticeable difference to the lows, or is the platform upgrade hard to justify?
Maybe, but I wouldn't buy a new platform just assuming it'll fix this one game. A 7800X3D or 9800X3D also means a new motherboard and DDR5 memory, so factor those in before comparing prices.
Check CPU and GPU temperatures and usage during a fight, then try lowering particle effects or density. If the drops persist even with settings reduced, that still doesn't prove the CPU is the only cause. The game itself could be contributing.
The 9800X3D is the more appealing upgrade if you're already spending on AM5, but I wouldn't expect an average benchmark gain to translate directly to Deadlock teamfights. CPU differences vary by game and can shrink when you're more GPU limited at 1440p.
Look for Deadlock benchmarks with the same resolution, settings and similar fight scenes, especially 1% lows. Those will be more useful than an average across a bunch of unrelated games, though they still can't guarantee your exact result.
For one troublesome game, I'd wait rather than spend that much. The 5700X3D is still a capable gaming CPU, and a faster chip can't guarantee smooth fights if the game is causing some of the drops.
If you're also unhappy with performance across several games, the upgrade becomes an easier purchase to justify. Otherwise, a sale or more relevant benchmarks could make the decision clearer.
Answers are reviewed before publication.
3p~brassbutton_641:
Both temperatures stay below 60 C while playing, so overheating doesn't look like the issue. I'll try the effects settings.