Check the current cost of the Ryzen 7900X and consider upgrading if it fits your needs.
Check the current cost of the Ryzen 7900X and consider upgrading if it fits your needs.
Looking for a new system around the 7900x price point. The UK launch price was £599, it dropped to £579 recently, and Amazon now has it for £546. Someone might know if prices will keep falling. While saving £1200+ isn't huge, it's still worth keeping an eye on.
I think yes, costs will keep falling for a while. This is mainly due to the 13700K being priced around $450, moving at a similar pace across all areas, with more affordable motherboards and RAM options available. While DDR5 might be a better choice in some cases, the 7900X still offers advantages like simpler virtualization support and lower power consumption. For most users, the 13700K remains the more practical and economical option, especially given its significant price reduction. To stay competitive, AMD will likely need to continue lowering prices further.
I handle various projects. I work on design, music production, gaming, and more. I’d probably be okay with a 7700X, but I’m looking for something a bit more powerful. I plan to upgrade to DDR5 as well. I waited for the 13th gen Intel reviews, but their power usage really discouraged me. The extra electricity costs over time, plus the heat it generates, are concerns. My current setup is an NH-D15—no water cooling or AIOs. It looks like thermal throttling is likely on the 13th gen, whereas Ryzen 7000 still runs at around 95°C but uses less power. Please confirm if my understanding is right!
For the Ryzen 7000 lineup, thermal throttling isn't a real concern, just like with the 13700K. Thermal throttling happens when performance drops below the base frequency to avoid overheating, but neither CPU stays under its base clock at their maximum operating temperatures. The 13700K doesn’t experience extreme power draw compared to the 13900K—around 250W versus roughly 200W for the 7900X. You can still adjust the BIOS power settings to keep both models running smoothly without sacrificing much speed, and at lower power usage the 13700K should stay well below 95°C unlike the 7900X.
Prices will decrease as long as the Ryzen 5000 remains available. The 5800x3d is performing better than all 13th generation chips combined according to Mindfactory. AMD plans to launch a non-X lineup soon, though the exact timing is unclear. Rumors suggest the 7700 non-X model is a 65W TDP unit priced around $300 if you prioritize power efficiency. https://www.hardwaretimes.com/amd-ryzen-...349-rumor/ The main drawback is only eight cores, which is less than Intel's 13700k or even 13600. However, for your needs, eight cores should suffice.