Please review your build before making a purchase!
Please review your build before making a purchase!
I just wrapped up organizing this. After several days of deep research, I believe AMD/Radeon is the best value right now. While I can wait for the 4080 super etc., I keep seeing the 7950x3d / 7900xtx combo beating out the 14900k / 4080 combo in gaming and video editing tasks. This is what I mainly do. I was thinking about going all-in with the 4090, but I’m hesitant to spend the current price compared to the 7900xtx / 7950x3d setup I’ve been seeing in my studies. Even though I’d love to spend more, it feels like a waste of the money I’ve earned so far. I play a lot of Escape From Tarkov and do a lot of 4K video and photo editing. Any final thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Which is more significant between the two? IMO, the X3D Ryzen 9 components aren't worth it compared to their originals. They don't reach as high speeds, resulting in reduced performance in tasks that don't benefit from the cache. Additionally, occasionally the driver handling core scheduling assigns the CCX with slower cores to higher priority jobs, which means the originals still face competition from their faster clocks. That's roughly the only point that caught attention. Nothing seems concerning.
The X3Ds are specific chips designed for certain situations. If the game engine isn't taking advantage of the cache, then the performance you see is essentially a slower version of the regular CPU. You'll gain some benefits, but also face losses.
I'm not confident that 7200 is sufficient to counteract the downsides of maintaining a 2:1 ratio for DRAM across the board. The outcome will rely on whether the software you're using favors latency or bandwidth more. There hasn't been much solid benchmarking with Zen 4 above 6000/6200. In general, low latency 6000 has been the preferred choice, but with the 1.0.0.7c AGESA update, Zen 4 can reach up to 6400 in a 1:1 setup. A range around 6000-6400 with minimal latency (not exceeding CL32 for primary) would be suitable options.
Could you check if an alternative setup would be more cost-effective for your needs?
I believe the overall build is quite solid. If your video editing tools take advantage of extra cores, the 7950X3D would be ideal. In an ideal scenario it would remain the top pick, though having two different CCDs is a drawback. It wouldn't match the performance of a 7800X3D in gaming or the production capabilities of a 7950X—rather, it would excel in production and lag less than the 7800X3D. If your editing software doesn’t gain from more cores, the 7800X3D might be a better option.
For AMD, I’d likely choose one of the G.Skill 2x24GB 6400 CL32 kits. You could also experiment with top-tier high-speed kits, but based on my current knowledge it wouldn’t be something I’d personally test at this time.
Would you like to try 4K video editing with extensive warp stabilization for B-Roll in Premiere Pro? And regarding your second question, is there a more cost-effective setup that suits your needs?
I lack sufficient knowledge about video production software to make a strong recommendation. It seems you might need to invest more money and time to improve, as my usual choice is Intel, though I believe their current offerings aren't the best in this area.