F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop This processor remains the top choice for gaming at 4K plus streaming on a second screen.

This processor remains the top choice for gaming at 4K plus streaming on a second screen.

This processor remains the top choice for gaming at 4K plus streaming on a second screen.

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pooh_bear6
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01-03-2025, 02:08 AM
#1
Hello everyone! From the videos I've seen about CPUs, it looks like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in pure gaming performance. But since I often run multiple monitors or have background applications while gaming, I wonder if it still stands out for gaming when other tasks are active. Should I stick with this CPU or consider something with more cores? I'm not sure and would love to know what others think. Thanks!
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pooh_bear6
01-03-2025, 02:08 AM #1

Hello everyone! From the videos I've seen about CPUs, it looks like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in pure gaming performance. But since I often run multiple monitors or have background applications while gaming, I wonder if it still stands out for gaming when other tasks are active. Should I stick with this CPU or consider something with more cores? I'm not sure and would love to know what others think. Thanks!

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MyLax
Member
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01-03-2025, 07:40 AM
#2
It's okay. Make sure you have sufficient RAM; 32 GB is typical for DDR5 and shouldn't cause any problems.
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MyLax
01-03-2025, 07:40 AM #2

It's okay. Make sure you have sufficient RAM; 32 GB is typical for DDR5 and shouldn't cause any problems.

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SergeantBrul
Junior Member
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01-14-2025, 12:50 PM
#3
The design of multi-CCD Ryzen processors suggests that adding more cores might not always help and could even create problems due to scheduling issues. This is different from a single Ryzen 8-core CPU, where such concerns are less likely.
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SergeantBrul
01-14-2025, 12:50 PM #3

The design of multi-CCD Ryzen processors suggests that adding more cores might not always help and could even create problems due to scheduling issues. This is different from a single Ryzen 8-core CPU, where such concerns are less likely.

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Lucky023
Junior Member
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01-26-2025, 06:19 PM
#4
After careful consideration, this makes sense. Unless the person bought a 9950x3d and used core parking on Windows 11 (which is not ideal), they’d probably find themselves in a worse situation than before. This would require a lot of effort, cost, and expertise.
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Lucky023
01-26-2025, 06:19 PM #4

After careful consideration, this makes sense. Unless the person bought a 9950x3d and used core parking on Windows 11 (which is not ideal), they’d probably find themselves in a worse situation than before. This would require a lot of effort, cost, and expertise.

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Disco_Master
Member
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01-27-2025, 01:58 AM
#5
Whispers suggest 9950X3D will include V-Cache on both CCDs, making it unclear if the cross-CCD delay will remain significant.
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Disco_Master
01-27-2025, 01:58 AM #5

Whispers suggest 9950X3D will include V-Cache on both CCDs, making it unclear if the cross-CCD delay will remain significant.

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SkelitonMage
Member
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01-27-2025, 10:48 AM
#6
Because 9800X3D seems unlikely anytime soon, I'll be holding out for the dual CCD X3D chips.
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SkelitonMage
01-27-2025, 10:48 AM #6

Because 9800X3D seems unlikely anytime soon, I'll be holding out for the dual CCD X3D chips.