The 7800X3D seems expensive. Would you prefer the 7600X instead?
The 7800X3D seems expensive. Would you prefer the 7600X instead?
I'm searching for a suitable CPU and motherboard setup for my gaming rig. I'm considering pairing it with a Radeon 7800XT, but the price has risen significantly—from about 345 EUR to 479 EUR recently. While the Zen 5 chip remains fast, its performance drop compared to previous generations is notable. The 7600X offers a much more affordable option at 205 EUR, which seems like a great deal for strong gaming performance. It's likely around 16% faster than the 7800X3D according to reviews, and the next-gen models may not see much improvement. Given the current pricing, it might make sense to go with the 7600X unless you need the newer features. Let me know if you'd like more details!
It seems production was halted before the 9800X3D launch to avoid discounts. Perhaps they reduced supply early to maintain higher prices. Strategic choices are made months ahead, and predicting trends remains challenging. If you're looking to purchase now, the 7600X offers a solid mix of affordability and performance. Keep in mind that averages don’t always reflect individual game behavior—some may run better on certain CPUs. The Arrow Lake model is slated for release on the 24th, with a possible sale extending into November. AMD plans to announce details on the 25th. CPU pricing should stay relatively stable, though early previews suggest the 9800X3D might be around $500. Pricing flexibility remains high if you can’t secure it now.
Sure, I might have misunderstood the announcement regarding the new Ryzen release. I heard it was scheduled for the first week of November, but I'll keep an eye out.
Unless you're running extremely CPU-heavy titles, the 7600(X) makes a solid pick. It delivers gaming and productivity results on par with the 5800X3D while placing you on a better system. Compared to raw cost versus performance, it offers superior value over the 7800X3D throughout its entire lifespan. Even when the 7800X3D's price fell, the 7600(X) remained competitively priced enough to match its capabilities. The 7800X3D remains the fastest gaming CPU globally, justifying a higher price tag. However, with just a 7800XT, unless you're playing top-tier CPU-intensive games at 1080p, you probably won't notice much in terms of performance gains.
7800X3D has gained popularity among gamers, especially those with unlimited budgets, making it a top choice over other CPUs. It's currently priced high, but for someone purchasing a 4090 it might be a small price to pay for better performance. I bought one for around £315 despite being a premium model, and it was worth it because of the improved cache.
Prices have gradually risen for the 7800X3D since the end of the first quarter this year. Even the AM4 3D chips are experiencing a price jump, particularly now that 5800X3D has stopped manufacturing and everyone is chasing the 5700X3D. I believe even average consumers are now aware of the value of 3D chips for gaming, and market demand is surpassing what’s available for enthusiasts because production limits are far tighter than Intel’s capacity to handle sudden spikes. It seems unlikely AMD would have reduced output of their 3D CPUs a month before their new line was launched. Investors will likely be disappointed, as usually large shareholders benefit from the gap between MSRP and actual prices, not AMD directly.
From PCPartPicker US - 1 year history. Interesting, there's bumps in price around start of Jan, Apr, Jul with drops after each. Might be some quarterly thing going there since that happens at the end of each quarter. Sales quotas trying to be hit maybe? We're not seeing the corresponding drop at the start of October. Based on this chart it looks like pricing only really started to go up late August (mid-Q3). Edit: same period for Amazon US via camelcamelcamel
Balance of supply and demand appears shifting, with demand staying steady while availability drops. AMD's main rival in this area is itself, especially given the exceptional performance of its 3D v-cache for gaming. The 7800x3D faces direct competition on the same socket. I’d hold off on upgrading now, as we anticipate a 9000x3D release soon.