No clear need exists right now unless prices drop significantly.
No clear need exists right now unless prices drop significantly.
presently, the Ryzen 5 Zen 3 is priced similarly to the Ryzen 7 Zen 2 while the 5800x is slightly more expensive than the 3900x. What makes someone choose Zen 3 is its modest gains in 1440p gaming and noticeable drops in multithreaded performance. Additionally, you won't get a built-in cooler, so you'll need to invest another 30-150 dollars for one.
For similar reasons, Intel remained popular despite Zen2. Higher frame rates were a key factor. Zen3 delivers noticeable improvements in many titles compared to Zen2. I see why the 5800X feels priced too high. When it comes to multi-threaded work, the 3900X performs better, while the 5800X excels in single-threaded scenarios. In my view, the efficiency of the 7nm process has led to a surge in well-supported 8-core chips, making them attractive for both servers and laptops. The 5950X has a limited appeal, and the 5900X offers better value for money. They’re mainly trying to push the 3900X as an upgrade option.