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Compare Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 for gaming, video editing, and music production.

Compare Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 for gaming, video editing, and music production.

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Spidercyber
Senior Member
673
12-22-2021, 08:14 AM
#1
Hello, I’m currently running an ultrabook with an i7-5500U and think it’s time for a refresh soon. In the coming months I plan to assemble a solid PC. I work on 1080p videos and do some freelance, and I’ve been getting familiar with digital audio workstations. My CPU isn’t powerful enough. I’m aiming for a 1440p display at 165Hz and likely will use a GPU like the 3080 or 3080 Ti.

I’m still deciding between an 8-core processor (3700x/4700x) and a 12-core one (3900x/4900x). As a beginner video editor, I mainly use Sony Vegas Pro and plan to switch to Adobe Premiere on my new machine. I’d say I’m not looking for massive speed gains just for exporting or rendering. The main advantage of more cores seems to be handling multiple tasks smoothly rather than raw performance.

I’m worried about the extra cost—around $250–300 for better parts and cooling—and whether it’s worth it if the extra cores won’t really help. Also, I’m curious about gaming trends: will 8 cores become standard in the next few years with new consoles like the PS5? If so, would choosing a 3900x make my build more future-proof?

I’m still figuring this out and don’t want to wait too long before upgrading. I hope it doesn’t affect my learning or projects.
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Spidercyber
12-22-2021, 08:14 AM #1

Hello, I’m currently running an ultrabook with an i7-5500U and think it’s time for a refresh soon. In the coming months I plan to assemble a solid PC. I work on 1080p videos and do some freelance, and I’ve been getting familiar with digital audio workstations. My CPU isn’t powerful enough. I’m aiming for a 1440p display at 165Hz and likely will use a GPU like the 3080 or 3080 Ti.

I’m still deciding between an 8-core processor (3700x/4700x) and a 12-core one (3900x/4900x). As a beginner video editor, I mainly use Sony Vegas Pro and plan to switch to Adobe Premiere on my new machine. I’d say I’m not looking for massive speed gains just for exporting or rendering. The main advantage of more cores seems to be handling multiple tasks smoothly rather than raw performance.

I’m worried about the extra cost—around $250–300 for better parts and cooling—and whether it’s worth it if the extra cores won’t really help. Also, I’m curious about gaming trends: will 8 cores become standard in the next few years with new consoles like the PS5? If so, would choosing a 3900x make my build more future-proof?

I’m still figuring this out and don’t want to wait too long before upgrading. I hope it doesn’t affect my learning or projects.

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MrT1mkaLP
Junior Member
46
12-23-2021, 10:12 PM
#2
You'll need an 8-core processor for your needs. Choosing a 3900X instead of a 3700X won't significantly increase your costs, as you won't have to pay much more for the motherboard or cooler.
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MrT1mkaLP
12-23-2021, 10:12 PM #2

You'll need an 8-core processor for your needs. Choosing a 3900X instead of a 3700X won't significantly increase your costs, as you won't have to pay much more for the motherboard or cooler.

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MehSparky
Member
193
12-25-2021, 01:30 AM
#3
In more complex, multi-threaded tasks the 12-core setup clearly outperforms the 8-core configuration. For everyday workloads, unless the extra cores provide real value, any gains would be minimal. We remain uncertain about the outcome, but it seems improbable we can determine it with certainty. The impact likely depends on the project's scale—whether you require those additional cores or threads for performance.
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MehSparky
12-25-2021, 01:30 AM #3

In more complex, multi-threaded tasks the 12-core setup clearly outperforms the 8-core configuration. For everyday workloads, unless the extra cores provide real value, any gains would be minimal. We remain uncertain about the outcome, but it seems improbable we can determine it with certainty. The impact likely depends on the project's scale—whether you require those additional cores or threads for performance.

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Frogger7
Junior Member
32
12-31-2021, 08:56 AM
#4
As @Mateyyy mentioned, most mobos and coolers that support the 3700X should also work with the 3900X. The additional expense mainly comes from the more expensive chip, not from improved cooling or a better board.
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Frogger7
12-31-2021, 08:56 AM #4

As @Mateyyy mentioned, most mobos and coolers that support the 3700X should also work with the 3900X. The additional expense mainly comes from the more expensive chip, not from improved cooling or a better board.

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w0lftrap
Member
70
12-31-2021, 09:04 AM
#5
It's really unnecessary, you won't face any minor issues with editing either.
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w0lftrap
12-31-2021, 09:04 AM #5

It's really unnecessary, you won't face any minor issues with editing either.

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iron_finder1
Posting Freak
750
12-31-2021, 10:55 AM
#6
You should probably upgrade soon. The market is shifting, and prices are rising. A $250–$300 increase for a 3900x over 3700x plus a cooler and better motherboard seems likely. In your area, it’s about $200 extra for the 3900x, which adds up to around $600 total.
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iron_finder1
12-31-2021, 10:55 AM #6

You should probably upgrade soon. The market is shifting, and prices are rising. A $250–$300 increase for a 3900x over 3700x plus a cooler and better motherboard seems likely. In your area, it’s about $200 extra for the 3900x, which adds up to around $600 total.

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DatDrop
Member
190
12-31-2021, 11:52 AM
#7
Sure, happy to help. Let me know if you need anything else.
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DatDrop
12-31-2021, 11:52 AM #7

Sure, happy to help. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Ailinie
Member
160
12-31-2021, 07:38 PM
#8
You're wondering if a 3900x is too much. It costs $200 extra for the CPU, and you're considering whether going up to 3900x would actually help you more than it costs.
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Ailinie
12-31-2021, 07:38 PM #8

You're wondering if a 3900x is too much. It costs $200 extra for the CPU, and you're considering whether going up to 3900x would actually help you more than it costs.

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blondeminion
Senior Member
594
01-07-2022, 06:17 AM
#9
3 to 4 years makes sense for an 8C/16T model. Right now, the 3900X costs about $140 more than the 3700X, per PCPartPicker US.
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blondeminion
01-07-2022, 06:17 AM #9

3 to 4 years makes sense for an 8C/16T model. Right now, the 3900X costs about $140 more than the 3700X, per PCPartPicker US.

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grisou47
Member
133
01-07-2022, 09:22 AM
#10
It's just the local pricing for me. The 3900x costs $600. This is my first PC, so I'm not sure how long parts will last. A friend said it could last six years, which made me a bit confused.
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grisou47
01-07-2022, 09:22 AM #10

It's just the local pricing for me. The 3900x costs $600. This is my first PC, so I'm not sure how long parts will last. A friend said it could last six years, which made me a bit confused.

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