Black Friday offers 3700x or 3800x options.
Black Friday offers 3700x or 3800x options.
I'm trying to decide between different models. Some videos suggest avoiding the 3800x due to its higher price, while others argue it offers better value compared to the 3600. During Black Friday, I'm weighing whether the 3700x at $310 or the 3800x at $330 is worth the extra cost. Both are below their listed prices, but I'm unsure if the added speed justifies the price difference. I'm leaning toward the 3800x but want your input to help me choose.
Consider the $20 investment in another computer part—choose the 3700x, as the 3800x offers little extra performance. They’re nearly identical CPUs, just slightly different in branding. If the extra cost doesn’t justify it, reflect on whether you’d gain more joy from a premium label or from spending the money on something else, like a steak dinner.
The 3800x seems to belong to a higher tier, which could help with overclocking. However, spending around $20 is likely the best amount for this item.
I just went through the same chat with myself and chose the 3700x. I also picked up a new motherboard, and keeping the $20 savings on the CPU helped me stay within budget. But if you had the funds and the 3800x was your top pick, go for that one. Together with my 3700x, I bought the Gigabyte Aorus Master, which cost more than I needed but was definitely worth it since I had the budget.
No worries, $20 isn’t a big deal and probably won’t change much. It might help with a few upgrades, but it’s unlikely to make a noticeable difference. Perhaps it could cover around $3200 to $3600 in RAM or upgrade something like the Intel 660P NVME to a higher-quality version. Still, I’m not stopping just yet—just clicking the button to reach that 3800X is possible.
Thanks for the message. Are you also planning to purchase at 3800x?