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7800x3d, 9800x3d and Zen6

7800x3d, 9800x3d and Zen6

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Zmondy
Senior Member
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01-15-2023, 01:48 AM
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Planning a new build and deciding between 9800x3d ( 670$ ) and 7800x3d ( 450$ ) for 2k gaming. I wanted to get 9800, but it's probably not a smart move at this price difference? Is it more reasonable to take 7800 now, wait for Zen6, sell it and upgrade then?
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Zmondy
01-15-2023, 01:48 AM #1

Planning a new build and deciding between 9800x3d ( 670$ ) and 7800x3d ( 450$ ) for 2k gaming. I wanted to get 9800, but it's probably not a smart move at this price difference? Is it more reasonable to take 7800 now, wait for Zen6, sell it and upgrade then?

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nenette24
Member
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01-16-2023, 06:36 PM
#2
Consider whether that minor performance gap matters for your needs. Think about other scenarios where the big gains from improved AVX-512 could justify a 9800X3D investment, like tasks that heavily benefit from faster processing.
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nenette24
01-16-2023, 06:36 PM #2

Consider whether that minor performance gap matters for your needs. Think about other scenarios where the big gains from improved AVX-512 could justify a 9800X3D investment, like tasks that heavily benefit from faster processing.

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unAlike
Member
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01-18-2023, 11:28 AM
#3
The cost difference is clear—buying the 9800x3d would be a mistake with your resolution, but you might get comparable results from a 7600 unless you play Factorio or similar games.
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unAlike
01-18-2023, 11:28 AM #3

The cost difference is clear—buying the 9800x3d would be a mistake with your resolution, but you might get comparable results from a 7600 unless you play Factorio or similar games.

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andrefcp
Junior Member
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01-18-2023, 03:52 PM
#4
The price gap reflects the cost of your motherboard. A solid board can be around 150 dollars, which helps put the 5-15% performance boost into context. Depending on what tasks you run, that gain might not justify the huge jump in price—around 220 dollars. Why? You're likely using a top-end CPU, possibly the latest gaming chips. By then, you'd already be several years old, and upgrading constantly isn't practical. The 5800x3d has been performing well for years, so you can still enjoy great results. Yes, newer chips exist, but progress is inevitable. You could pair it with a 4090 and get excellent performance. The 7800x3d is significantly better, so focus your budget on things that really matter, like more storage or a stronger GPU.
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andrefcp
01-18-2023, 03:52 PM #4

The price gap reflects the cost of your motherboard. A solid board can be around 150 dollars, which helps put the 5-15% performance boost into context. Depending on what tasks you run, that gain might not justify the huge jump in price—around 220 dollars. Why? You're likely using a top-end CPU, possibly the latest gaming chips. By then, you'd already be several years old, and upgrading constantly isn't practical. The 5800x3d has been performing well for years, so you can still enjoy great results. Yes, newer chips exist, but progress is inevitable. You could pair it with a 4090 and get excellent performance. The 7800x3d is significantly better, so focus your budget on things that really matter, like more storage or a stronger GPU.

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sirbreno
Member
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02-03-2023, 09:44 PM
#5
The price drop is only 50% off, but the performance boost is just 15%, making it a questionable deal. Grab the 7800X3D.
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sirbreno
02-03-2023, 09:44 PM #5

The price drop is only 50% off, but the performance boost is just 15%, making it a questionable deal. Grab the 7800X3D.

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XDMillie
Junior Member
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02-03-2023, 11:20 PM
#6
Are you a fierce CS:GO competitor, often winning the prize pool, and always play in 1080p? Let's see if that fits.
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XDMillie
02-03-2023, 11:20 PM #6

Are you a fierce CS:GO competitor, often winning the prize pool, and always play in 1080p? Let's see if that fits.

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koolkittyLR
Member
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02-05-2023, 08:35 AM
#7
You were really persuasive. I also enjoy video editing in DaVinchi Resolve for fun, but I don’t think it’s a strong reason to decide now. So far I’ve been using an i5-3550.
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koolkittyLR
02-05-2023, 08:35 AM #7

You were really persuasive. I also enjoy video editing in DaVinchi Resolve for fun, but I don’t think it’s a strong reason to decide now. So far I’ve been using an i5-3550.

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gafor123
Member
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02-06-2023, 09:48 AM
#8
Zen 6 wont be out until at least Q1/Q2 Even if they are taping it out now, so I do not expect it be delayed. If you are looking to build, there is no reason to wait.
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gafor123
02-06-2023, 09:48 AM #8

Zen 6 wont be out until at least Q1/Q2 Even if they are taping it out now, so I do not expect it be delayed. If you are looking to build, there is no reason to wait.

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superzoefer
Junior Member
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02-14-2023, 02:35 AM
#9
I'm not holding my breath. I just thought about whether it makes sense to grab 7800x3d now and change later if Zen6 releases something better. It might be sufficient for a while, and I won't need to rebuild everything on AM6 too soon.
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superzoefer
02-14-2023, 02:35 AM #9

I'm not holding my breath. I just thought about whether it makes sense to grab 7800x3d now and change later if Zen6 releases something better. It might be sufficient for a while, and I won't need to rebuild everything on AM6 too soon.

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SlayFuzzy
Member
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02-14-2023, 10:00 AM
#10
That was my strategy. Purchased Zen 4 upon its release, planning to upgrade to Zen 6x3d once Zen 7/post-Zen is available. I find Zen 6 more appealing compared to Zen 5 based on the details I've collected, though I lack certainty with confidence.
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SlayFuzzy
02-14-2023, 10:00 AM #10

That was my strategy. Purchased Zen 4 upon its release, planning to upgrade to Zen 6x3d once Zen 7/post-Zen is available. I find Zen 6 more appealing compared to Zen 5 based on the details I've collected, though I lack certainty with confidence.