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darkwolf644
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09-30-2021, 04:54 AM
#21
You're quite close on your assessment. During the holiday season, the 3800X matched the price of the 3700X, likely because buyers don’t pay full retail. If you find a good deal on the 3800X, it’s a solid choice. On my machine, I have three cores that can reach up to 4.5 GHz with boosts above 4.441 GHz. Under load, all cores hit around 4.3 GHz. The chip is stock, no extra boosting or manual tuning. It looks like a well-balanced option—priced near $70 more than the 3700X but still competitive if you’re eyeing a 3700X upgrade. If you’re thinking about moving to a 3700X, that’s worth considering.

For gaming performance, Ryzen chips generally offer a 2-3 fps improvement per generation. So, a 3600 might give you 100 FPS, a 3600X around 102, 3700X about 105, 3800X roughly 107, 3900X hits 111, and 3950X reaches 113. That’s a consistent gain of about 1-2% per step. The 3600 remains the top overall value for Ryzen gaming right now.

It’s worth noting that many upcoming titles have already included stronger multicore support to leverage this technology quickly. For this, I chose the 3800X because of its better pricing, even though it costs a bit more.
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darkwolf644
09-30-2021, 04:54 AM #21

You're quite close on your assessment. During the holiday season, the 3800X matched the price of the 3700X, likely because buyers don’t pay full retail. If you find a good deal on the 3800X, it’s a solid choice. On my machine, I have three cores that can reach up to 4.5 GHz with boosts above 4.441 GHz. Under load, all cores hit around 4.3 GHz. The chip is stock, no extra boosting or manual tuning. It looks like a well-balanced option—priced near $70 more than the 3700X but still competitive if you’re eyeing a 3700X upgrade. If you’re thinking about moving to a 3700X, that’s worth considering.

For gaming performance, Ryzen chips generally offer a 2-3 fps improvement per generation. So, a 3600 might give you 100 FPS, a 3600X around 102, 3700X about 105, 3800X roughly 107, 3900X hits 111, and 3950X reaches 113. That’s a consistent gain of about 1-2% per step. The 3600 remains the top overall value for Ryzen gaming right now.

It’s worth noting that many upcoming titles have already included stronger multicore support to leverage this technology quickly. For this, I chose the 3800X because of its better pricing, even though it costs a bit more.

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SynopsisPunk
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10-08-2021, 09:42 AM
#22
In another aspect, explore this link: https://www.techspot.com/review/1968-ryz...g-scaling/ Analyzing CPU and GPU together reveals a complex picture. The main takeaway is that results vary greatly—some titles perform better with higher resolutions and settings when paired with a stronger CPU, while others become limited by the GPU. Overall, the 3600 seems to outperform the 2600, though exceptions exist for certain games at specific resolutions or settings. It’s essential to consider reviews tailored to your intended GPU and preferred resolution. Playing at 1080p medium isn’t crucial if you can switch to 1440p ultra. From the tests with 2600, 3600, and 3900x, the jump to 1440p ultra shows diminishing returns around the 3600 level. The gap between 3600 and 3900x is minimal. My recommendation is to select a CPU that fits your budget and ensure your GPU supports at least 1440p. If your GPU runs smoothly at 1440p, the 3600 offers solid performance. For gaming specifically, I don’t see much benefit from pushing beyond 3600 unless you’re targeting higher resolutions. Benchmarks might show slight gains with a 3900x, but the difference in FPS isn’t significant—especially if it’s only a few frames. In the distant future, it’s hard to predict, but likely CPUs will eventually catch up. A good guideline is to choose a CPU that’s $100 less than your GPU, though this may shift with upcoming games. The 3700X should comfortably handle the RX 5700XT. It’s already costly for gaming, so I’m skeptical about needing it higher. My concern is to opt for lower settings rather than higher ones.
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SynopsisPunk
10-08-2021, 09:42 AM #22

In another aspect, explore this link: https://www.techspot.com/review/1968-ryz...g-scaling/ Analyzing CPU and GPU together reveals a complex picture. The main takeaway is that results vary greatly—some titles perform better with higher resolutions and settings when paired with a stronger CPU, while others become limited by the GPU. Overall, the 3600 seems to outperform the 2600, though exceptions exist for certain games at specific resolutions or settings. It’s essential to consider reviews tailored to your intended GPU and preferred resolution. Playing at 1080p medium isn’t crucial if you can switch to 1440p ultra. From the tests with 2600, 3600, and 3900x, the jump to 1440p ultra shows diminishing returns around the 3600 level. The gap between 3600 and 3900x is minimal. My recommendation is to select a CPU that fits your budget and ensure your GPU supports at least 1440p. If your GPU runs smoothly at 1440p, the 3600 offers solid performance. For gaming specifically, I don’t see much benefit from pushing beyond 3600 unless you’re targeting higher resolutions. Benchmarks might show slight gains with a 3900x, but the difference in FPS isn’t significant—especially if it’s only a few frames. In the distant future, it’s hard to predict, but likely CPUs will eventually catch up. A good guideline is to choose a CPU that’s $100 less than your GPU, though this may shift with upcoming games. The 3700X should comfortably handle the RX 5700XT. It’s already costly for gaming, so I’m skeptical about needing it higher. My concern is to opt for lower settings rather than higher ones.

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