Consider upgrading if you want better performance or newer features.
Consider upgrading if you want better performance or newer features.
Okay, can you let us know ALL your thoughts and info? I was working on ideas for upping your gaming, when you want to just go right to the super baller end. No, there is NO reason to go 3950X for gaming. Do it if you simply want to. All I got for ya.
I'm checking the handbrake results for video encoding and decoding. The AM4 model is impressing me with its multi-core efficiency...
3900x should be easily accessible, though 3700x seems more practical. 3900x remains reasonably available today, so if you believe it’s necessary, pursue it. 3950x is still considered rare. Using a tool like "Process Lasso" with 6 or 8 cores can boost performance by handling tasks on separate cores, reducing lag in games. The 2x CCD Ryzen (3900x/3950x) setup works well but Windows doesn’t optimize it automatically—worth the investment if you plan to play. For now, just ensure solid 3600 MHz RAM and a decent motherboard like the Asus Prime x570-P or TUF. This will help you upgrade later when Ryzen 4000 arrives, offering better gains for encoding work. Overall, it depends on your priorities: gaming speed or future-proofing.