I went with the 7900X3D over the 7800X3D for several reasons:
- 4 extra cores and threads that run faster
- I game at 4k while running streams and videos
- I picked one up for under 380 CAD, while the 7800X3D, 7900X, and 7900 were all 100+ more
- There's no way the 9900X (and eventually X3D) will match the value for quite a while
The only slight downside is it runs about 10C warmer than my 5700X did, but then it is a 120W chip vs the 65W one. However, you can undervolt and change the temp limits. I undervolt and limit it to 75C with little hit to the performance. It really is a great all around CPU that will last for years, and if you find it on sale, it's a no-brainer
Processor | 5.6 ryzen_9_7900x |
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Brand | AMD |
Item model number | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
Product Dimensions | 3.99 x 3.99 x 0.25 cm; 79.38 g |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 40 x 40 x 3 millimeters |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Number of Processors | 12 |
Memory Type | DIMM |