CPU and RAM concerns for a fresh gaming setup
CPU and RAM concerns for a fresh gaming setup
The newer Ryzen 7 7800X3D stands out as a powerful CPU designed primarily for gaming, which aligns with the main focus of this recent build. Regarding RAM, you should consider getting faster speeds compared to older models; modern architectures benefit from higher memory rates.
There isn't a 9700X3D, but there is a 7900X3D, which is the older CPU, not the 9800X3D. If you're aiming for the best gaming performance, that's the one to consider. Currently, nothing surpasses it overall in gaming speed.
For memory, all systems generally perform better with faster options if they support them. The difference is more noticeable on AMD systems than on Intel ones. A DDR5 6400MT/s setup seems ideal for the 9800X3d. Even better if you can find a kit with lower latency.
The 9800X3D offers roughly 18% improved single-core performance compared to the 7800X3D and about 16% better multicore performance. However, these figures apply mainly to standard processes and benchmarks. For gaming, speed can vary between 5-20% depending on the title, with most reviews citing an average boost of around 11%, including this comparison over 30 games.
But the 7900X3d might be too much for just gaming. I don't see any need for it now, and I doubt it will be useful soon with 12 cores and 24 threads.
The issue isn't about whether "games" can utilize all those cores or threads, but rather whether you engage in additional activities such as recording, streaming, browser tabs, mods, or overlays while playing. If you do, your system can definitely make the most of them to enhance your experience. Keep in mind that during gaming, the game engine isn't the only process running. Windows alone can handle six or more cores for background tasks, which doesn't reflect the resources other applications might be using while you're gaming.
There are games that can take advantage of that much now. Few exist, but they do. The issue with the 7900x3d is just one of six core dies that includes the 3d V-cache, so I would avoid them for that reason. It's said that the upcoming 9900x3d and 9950x3d will both have 3d V-cache on their dies.
I just watched that video and noticed the 9800x3d really performs much better in 1080p, and it also handles 1440p well based on the games shown. I’m impressed by its 1440p results compared to the 7800x3d. The normal DDR5 CL30 6000 still seems to be the best balance, and I’ve seen benchmarks showing that 8000 DDR5 is quite costly with minimal improvements! I’ll hold off on the 9900x3d and 9950x3d until after upgrading to a 5090.
other rumors suggest the gamer meld channel is linked to a recognized leaker, though it remains unclear if it still has single ccd cache stacking. At this stage, it's best to wait until the release for the real specifications, hoping for dual support but doubting who truly understands this for AMD!