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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24-Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor
$250
$569.99
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AAAWave has AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24 Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor (100-100000252BOX) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for posting this deal.
Specs:
Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for posting this deal.
Specs:
- 12 Cores / 24 Threads
- 3.7GHz Base / 4.8GHz Boost
- Socket AM4
- 6MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
- DDR4-3200 Memory
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x16
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AAAWave [aaawave.com] has AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24 Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.
Created 05-19-2024
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You compared a 2022 CPU with a 2020 CPU. And the 13600 is only about 20% better. If you have an AM4 build you aren't going to pay $400-700 for a 20% performance boost. This isn't apples to apples.
I would say this future proofs compared to an R7 3700 or anything but current gen R5s. CPU won't likely be your bottleneck until its 6-8 generations old. GPU on the other hand, that's where the real expense is. Its kind of dirty advice to be pushing BRAND NEW as though its the only way to future proof. If buying this put off upgrading my whole platform for 4 years then I future proofed for 4 years. If I can get 6, or 8 well you know what that means.
Imo, i would look for whats possible on a $500 budget... if nothing.. stick with am4 until there is a reasonable path... as Ive said before am5 has ddr5 latency and overpriced cpu and mobos making an upgrade closer to $700 but there should be reasonable upgrades in the $500 range in 2025 as ddr5 platforms mature.
I do 4k and 8k video rendering, and went from a 3700x to a 5950x. I couldn't stop giggling at how fast my render times were. So so worth the upgrade!
The 5900x is still a heck of a processor though, and I was very happy with mine until I moved onto AM5 last year.
This is funny..... Because you are definitely spending more in power.
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Not speaking just on performance, but with AM5 you get access to newer generation techs.
While spending the $250 is in addition to what they've already spent, and it will be to work on a system with limited platform support life left from amd.
You'd have a more likely upgrade path with the latest Gen as well.
So I wouldn't say it's as cut and dry as a straight cost comparison. It depends on what the individual buyer values, and how often they feel the need to upgrade in the next few years.
What do you all think would be a good upgrade/graduation gift for his purposes: a 5700X3D, or a 5900x?
What do you all think would be a good upgrade/graduation gift for his purposes: a 5700X3D, or a 5900x?
Above 1080p get the 5900x, 32GB-64GB of RAM and an NVMe drive. Your son will be set.
Get the 7000 series bundle for $400 instead
What do you all think would be a good upgrade/graduation gift for his purposes: a 5700X3D, or a 5900x?
Is the 3600 really bottlenecking? With a 7000 series rebuild at around $450, I say to keep as cheap as you can for upgrades, especially with the next gen Ryzen coming out soon.
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