Choose between the R7 7800X3D and R7 7700X.
Choose between the R7 7800X3D and R7 7700X.
If those are the just two choices, then the comment from @191x7 applies. I’d also look at the 7900X—it’s still more affordable than the 7800X3D, yet performs better in manufacturing tasks compared to the 7700X.
It performs slightly better in gaming than the 7700x, though the improvement is minimal. The 7800X3D stands out as the top choice across all categories. No competition here. However, it lags behind in production tasks compared to others because of slower clock speeds.
I'm not very experienced with this, but I think the 7900x might work better. The 7700 and 7800X3D would be similar. However, if you have a Nvidia GPU that supports NVENC, you could stream instead, shifting the workload away from the CPU.
Absolutely, I remember streaming with my GPU on rather than the CPU. You're still weighing your options between the 7700X and the 7800X3D. It's tough to pick since you're unsure about the best motherboard for each model. Any recommendations would be helpful?
I’d choose a B650 motherboard. Many options work, but verify they include the necessary features. Hardware Unboxed previously reviewed several B650 boards six months ago—it can help you spot potential issues.