Choose between Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel i7-5800X for optimal performance.
Choose between Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel i7-5800X for optimal performance.
You're thinking about swapping your Ryzen 7 3700X for a newer model. For gaming with a 3070, you'll want something that balances performance and efficiency. The 6700X or 6800X would likely be better choices here, offering stronger gaming capabilities while still handling rendering well.
It varies based on your priorities. The 3900X won’t enhance your gaming performance beyond what your existing CPU offers—they match its single-core speed and no titles require 12 cores—but it will noticeably improve multicore rendering for the CPU. The 5800X, meanwhile, boosts single-core speed and enhances your overall gaming experience, though it’s slower at rendering because it has four fewer cores (still better than your current setup). The decision hinges entirely on what matters most to you.