Checking if a 5800X3D remains valuable today.
Checking if a 5800X3D remains valuable today.
You're considering a budget build around £1000, and the 5800X3D seems like the only option that fits. It's challenging to find a cheaper 7800X3D without compromising quality. Whether it's worth it now depends on how soon you need it and if you can wait for better deals.
It seems the lower-end processors generally outperform the 5800X3D, such as your 7600X.
For a complete upgrade, AM5 offers superior performance and long-term compatibility. In the US market, models like the 7600x3d, 7600, or 7600x are all viable choices.
For a 1000-pound setup I wouldn't consider a 7800x3d or anything similar. The 5800x3d would be a bit slower but usually half the price or less. A 7700x3d typically weighs around 210 pounds and offers performance close to a 5800x3d, often found on the AM5 platform. Going too far with the CPU means cutting corners on other parts, which isn't ideal here. Also remember, a 7800x3d is just one of the top gaming CPUs—do you really need it at all? If you're mainly playing games aiming for 144fps+, a 7500x3d is more than sufficient.
January 2025 or December 2025? Depending on the month, revisit your purchase plans as prices and new releases will likely differ significantly. It's uncertain whether CES will lower AM5 prices or not. If you're buying everything at once—hardware and software—it's questionable if AM4 still fits your performance goals.