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Consider upgrading to 9800x3d if it meets your needs.

Consider upgrading to 9800x3d if it meets your needs.

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zordee
Junior Member
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03-02-2022, 11:20 PM
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You're considering an upgrade to a 9800x3d graphics card. Your current rig runs 4090+13700k with 32GB DDR4 3600, and you play high-end AAA games at 4K. It's important to assess whether the GPU is the main bottleneck before deciding. Based on your usage, if you're consistently pushing 4K at AAA titles, the card might be limiting performance. Evaluate both GPU power and memory capacity to see if upgrading would significantly boost your experience.
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zordee
03-02-2022, 11:20 PM #1

You're considering an upgrade to a 9800x3d graphics card. Your current rig runs 4090+13700k with 32GB DDR4 3600, and you play high-end AAA games at 4K. It's important to assess whether the GPU is the main bottleneck before deciding. Based on your usage, if you're consistently pushing 4K at AAA titles, the card might be limiting performance. Evaluate both GPU power and memory capacity to see if upgrading would significantly boost your experience.

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wahleno
Member
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03-04-2022, 06:09 AM
#2
Review the feedback for the 9800X3D in relation to your favorite titles and notice any significant variations. In my opinion, your current configuration isn’t slow at all, but if you’re aiming for that high-speed feel of Sonic the Hedgehog and the need to move quickly, it’s worth trying. Some reviewers mention a slight boost, though they often prioritize performance over raw quality. Techpowerup notes about a 2% gain on 4K games seems modest. Elden Ring improved from 122.5 to 126.2 fps in their tests, which doesn’t seem like enough of an upgrade. Since you’re using DDR4, an upgrade might still offer some advantages. I’m not sure, but check the link for more details.
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wahleno
03-04-2022, 06:09 AM #2

Review the feedback for the 9800X3D in relation to your favorite titles and notice any significant variations. In my opinion, your current configuration isn’t slow at all, but if you’re aiming for that high-speed feel of Sonic the Hedgehog and the need to move quickly, it’s worth trying. Some reviewers mention a slight boost, though they often prioritize performance over raw quality. Techpowerup notes about a 2% gain on 4K games seems modest. Elden Ring improved from 122.5 to 126.2 fps in their tests, which doesn’t seem like enough of an upgrade. Since you’re using DDR4, an upgrade might still offer some advantages. I’m not sure, but check the link for more details.

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mlodypatyk
Member
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03-04-2022, 07:28 AM
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4K? Not really, you're fine.
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mlodypatyk
03-04-2022, 07:28 AM #3

4K? Not really, you're fine.

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mathildec
Junior Member
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03-13-2022, 11:08 AM
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Review games in environments that matter to you and assess their value. Also consider testing memory scaling with a more powerful system.
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mathildec
03-13-2022, 11:08 AM #4

Review games in environments that matter to you and assess their value. Also consider testing memory scaling with a more powerful system.

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BluidyCraft
Member
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03-13-2022, 01:09 PM
#5
You don't have to upgrade your DDR4 to DDR5 as well. It's a full upgrade of CPU, motherboard, and memory. I believe the 9800X3D is a good choice since its minor performance gains are significant compared to even a 14900K, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K, the benefits become less clear unless you're aiming for top performance.
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BluidyCraft
03-13-2022, 01:09 PM #5

You don't have to upgrade your DDR4 to DDR5 as well. It's a full upgrade of CPU, motherboard, and memory. I believe the 9800X3D is a good choice since its minor performance gains are significant compared to even a 14900K, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K, the benefits become less clear unless you're aiming for top performance.

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Hydrust
Member
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03-13-2022, 09:43 PM
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I’d wait a generation—or at least a GPU generation—to observe how things change, because reaching that requires a full platform overhaul. You’re more likely to be constrained by GPU limits now. Alternatively, check the hardware monitor in the most demanding parts of your games if you notice high CPU or GPU usage first.
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Hydrust
03-13-2022, 09:43 PM #6

I’d wait a generation—or at least a GPU generation—to observe how things change, because reaching that requires a full platform overhaul. You’re more likely to be constrained by GPU limits now. Alternatively, check the hardware monitor in the most demanding parts of your games if you notice high CPU or GPU usage first.

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Fly_Fishball
Member
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03-13-2022, 09:59 PM
#7
Your 13700k is stable, so no issues detected.
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Fly_Fishball
03-13-2022, 09:59 PM #7

Your 13700k is stable, so no issues detected.

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MinergodPT
Junior Member
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03-13-2022, 10:52 PM
#8
Not great for 4K unless you follow what that hub did—use 4K with balanced high settings on DLSS.
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MinergodPT
03-13-2022, 10:52 PM #8

Not great for 4K unless you follow what that hub did—use 4K with balanced high settings on DLSS.