Amazon has AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core 16-Thread AM5 Desktop Processor (100-100001084WOF) + Crimson Desert PC Digital Code (details) on sale for $409.95. Shipping is free.
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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core 16-Thread AM5 Desktop Processor (100-100001084WOF) + Crimson Desert PC Digital Code (details) on sale for $409.95. Shipping is free.
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Gotta agree. My 9700x with a minor undervolt scores higher than all the x3d's in multiple benchmarks minus the 9000 series variations. To each their own but to me the extra money is not worth the handful of frames difference.
Well, if you game at 1080p with a 5090, this little 8 core is definitely worth $420 😂
It is funny how no reviews really ask "is there any point?". I game using triple monitors. You need a set up like that at 1440p or 4K to this a benefit on some of the top end kit now.
Well, if you game at 1080p with a 5090, this little 8 core is definitely worth $420 😂
Or just learn how to properly use a gaming PC.
Yes, at 4k at max settings, this CPU will perform the same as a much cheaper CPU. But if you know what you're doing, this CPU will give you more FPS than the budget chips, even at 4k.
The key is learning how to tweak your graphical settings in game and not just using the Max/Ultra preset for every setting like 99% of clueless and lazy gamers do. Kind of funny how that is one of the main benefits of PC gaming over a console and nobody even learns how to use it. Half the graphical settings barely make any visual difference and some of them you can't see any difference at all, all while tanking your fps and increasing the GPU bottleneck.
If you learn how to tweak your settings, a chip like the 9800x3d will give you more FPS at 4k than a 9600x. People in this thread are framing it like the CPU is the one to blame for low performance at 4k, but 4k/max is a GPU limited scenario. You have to alleviate the pressure on the GPU to make the CPU show you what it's capable of, even at 4k.
Not sure if there are any mobo deals, but this CPU is still +$400 at the MSI USA store when purchased with a mobo. Of course, RAM, GPU, and SSD ruin any deals these days.
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Yes, at 4k at max settings, this CPU will perform the same as a much cheaper CPU. But if you know what you're doing, this CPU will give you more FPS than the budget chips, even at 4k.
The key is learning how to tweak your graphical settings in game and not just using the Max/Ultra preset for every setting like 99% of clueless and lazy gamers do. Kind of funny how that is one of the main benefits of PC gaming over a console and nobody even learns how to use it. Half the graphical settings barely make any visual difference and some of them you can't see any difference at all, all while tanking your fps and increasing the GPU bottleneck.
If you learn how to tweak your settings, a chip like the 9800x3d will give you more FPS at 4k than a 9600x. People in this thread are framing it like the CPU is the one to blame for low performance at 4k, but 4k/max is a GPU limited scenario. You have to alleviate the pressure on the GPU to make the CPU show you what it's capable of, even at 4k.
Good starting point to learn and see how half the graphic settings barely make any difference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03_Aa5
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