Choose the 4,390X over 3,700X for better gaming performance.
Choose the 4,390X over 3,700X for better gaming performance.
I'm planning to upgrade my PC and switch from Intel to AMD. I need to decide between the 3900X and the 3700X. I'm thinking about getting the 3900X when the 4000 series is released. Right now, my setup includes Corsair Axi 760i, ASUS Strix X570-F, MSI RX 2070, Super Gaming X Trio, a Predator 16GB 3200MHz CPU, and other components. I'm only gaming at 1080p and 144Hz on a monitor, aiming for maximum frames. Prices in Finland are around 350€ for the 3700X and about 500€ for the 3900X.
The 3900X offers a noticeable boost in FPS, but its real value lies in durability. With 12 cores for just $437, it's a solid deal versus the 8-core option at $300.
if you decide to move up to the 4000 series, I recommend choosing a 3600 or a 3700x. right now the gap between these models and the 3900x isn't very significant. As more games focus on higher core counts rather than just higher clock speeds, the difference will grow. That's why gamers opt for more cores to stay ahead. However, if you plan to upgrade next year, it's unlikely you'll get more frames from a 3900x compared to a 3600, especially with a 2070s chip instead of a 2080ti.
Choose the more affordable option. FPS will remain comparable and sufficient to avoid any performance changes
With strong cooling you should see higher peak speeds on the best CCD on a 3900X. You're then relying on the game to utilize those faster cores and that will be hit or miss. The potential is there, but I'm not sure that even using the 1usmus Windows power plan will guarantee it without turning off CCD2. And then you're just sitting on 3600X. On the other hand -- I'm assuming a good number of folks are waiting for Ryzen 4000 to come out to buy a used 3900X or 3950X so you might get more of your money back as compared to a 3700X. That's pure speculation though.
I updated the platform because I think I'm limiting performance and not getting the full potential from that MSI card with 6700k despite running at 4.5GHz across all cores. People are saying you get more value from AMD if it's just a few frames difference. Living in Finland, the price here is around 350€ and about 3900€ for similar options.
Considering the selling part was on my mind, yet upgrading to the 4000 series would let me purchase a budget-friendly motherboard for that setup and turn it into a Netflix machine for the kids. I already have a 6700k that could handle it, and there are no clear indications that major decisions need to be made soon.
I noticed tech deals being shown live on YouTube yesterday, and he talked a lot about longevity. I plan to upgrade to the 4000 series when it comes out, so it won’t be needed for long.