Choosing between 7800x3d and 9800x3d involves weighing resolution needs against performance trade-offs.
Choosing between 7800x3d and 9800x3d involves weighing resolution needs against performance trade-offs.
Hello everyone, I'm considering upgrading my CPU and have a couple options: the 7800x3d or the 9800x3d. I'm unsure if I should hold off for the 9800x3d to be available again or go with the 7800x3d Microcenter model nearby, which I think offers a good deal with a built-in motherboard and RAM. The 9800x3d no longer has stock, while the 7800x3d seems to be a solid choice. I also noted I currently have a 5800x in stock. What are your thoughts?
What motivates your need for an upgrade? Is the 5800X underperforming, or is it just the holiday season and you're eager to invest? Honestly, I'm experiencing the same. Regarding the 7800X3D, it's a strong CPU, but will it provide the performance you need? Which games benefit most from its cache? Also, what's the overall condition of your system and what resolution are you using?
I'm using 1440p and a lot of World of Warcraft. My GPU is an RTX 3080, and I'm thinking about switching to a 7800x3D because the newer 9800x3D models are out. I believe the cost would be lower for that upgrade.
Hi, if you're just starting with PC building, you'll notice the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a strong CPU. However, you should weigh your options carefully. If you're looking for the top performance, go for it. But if budget matters, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a solid choice and provides excellent value. Both deliver impressive results, though they're quite similar. For a final decision, consider your budget and performance needs—watch the review by Linus for more details.
Use Intel PresentMon or MSI Afterburner to verify your GPU performance. Ensure usage stays under 90%; otherwise, a CPU upgrade isn't necessary at the moment. The 7800X3D is no longer in production, which has driven up prices. You might find a better deal on a used model, but expect new units to become more expensive as stock runs low.
Since the 7800X3D is the 2nd best CPU for gaming in the entire world, it doesn't matter if it bottlenecks at all. You can't do much more to stop it. What you're not answering, and we can't really answer you til you do, is does the machine perform well? My buddy and his wife play WoW competitively on 3700X / 3080 systems at 1440p. He is in the A team for their guild for new content and she is B. They haven't needed to look into upgrades yet, so I assume their machines are performing well enough. Their guild has requirements for PC performance (as well as skill) for raiding or you don't get to raid with their A or B Teams. Huh? 5800X3D is end of life. Not the 7800X3D. Where are you seeing that?