3800X vs 3600
3800X vs 3600
It's a great evening with everyone! I spotted a used R7 3800x online, complete with warranty and a bill—bought during Black Friday. At 250€, I think it could really boost my gaming experience compared to my current 3600. Even though my system runs smoothly, the price feels worth it. I'm still a bit uncertain, but for that amount it seems like a smart move.
Performance gains will be minimal because most games operate with up to 8 threads, and the 3600 and 3800X models theoretically share the same cores, making them likely equal. A slight improvement is possible as you have more available resources, which reduces competition between the OS and background apps for those resources and enhances multitasking. For further details, you can watch the video below.
The price difference is minimal at 250€, and selling my current model for 150€ seems reasonable compared to similar options. Upgrading would likely add about 100€, which makes sense given the good offer. Most people warned me it might be a scam, but the deal looks promising. On the CPU side, checking the IHS chips could help—swapping them might affect performance.