Your CPU fits right into that small YouTube comparison you saw.
Your CPU fits right into that small YouTube comparison you saw.
I have an unusual CPU that's often mentioned as unsuitable for gaming because its main purpose isn't gaming. In the comparisons you saw, how would you rate your processor? Would it perform worse than all four in this case? I'm thinking about upgrading to a 3070 or 3080, but since there aren't many clear comparison videos or benchmarks for these models, any advice would be helpful. Let me know if someone has insights!
Avoid channels focused solely on benchmarks as they often hide their true nature; results are usually misleading. The 9800X remains a solid CPU choice, ensuring smooth gaming performance despite its mesh architecture compared to ring interconnects. While it lags slightly behind mainstream options, it still delivers strong results and outperforms quad-core processors in many scenarios, especially when games scale well across multiple cores.
It wasn't the most favorable choice in my life, but moving from the i5 7640x to the i7 9800x proved more economical than opting for a mainstream CPU since I’d also need a new motherboard. That’s why I went with the 9800x. I’ve been worrying a lot and consulted many people about this processor, but the opinions are mixed. Some praise it, others call it midrange for gaming, and some think it’s just poor quality or overpriced for its performance. I’m still looking for more feedback to feel confident. Sorry for the rant.
It's challenging to provide a clear conclusion since certain titles focus mainly on clock speed and don't leverage extra cores. Others might utilize those cores, giving them an edge even with a lower top clock. I'd guess it falls between the i7-4790K and i7-7700K for games centered on speed, outperforming both in scenarios that benefit from more than four cores. It could be quicker than the i7-8700K in some situations, but likely won't surpass the i7-10700K.