Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat all around CPU for multitaskers and gamers
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2024
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