9600x vs 9800x3d 4k 60-120hz gaming

[Craterloads]

thinking of going for the 9600x as is less than half the cost of the x3d chip and using the left overs to put towards a GPU.

I strictly game on my oled tv connected to pc at 4k and happy with anything between 60-120fps with VRR on.

From what I’ve read online I will see no benefits of going the x3d route at 4k? But then read somewhere else the x3d will be better for minimum fps making it a overall smoother experience even at 4k?

Would mean could go for 5070ti instead of a 9070 / xt

 

[Nevakonaza]

Both would be an absolute powerhouse, Personally id still go for the 9800X3D if funds allow, Watching actual gaming benchmarks between the two on YouTube at 4K settings is entirely dependant on the game, they seems to be around the same fps in some games but in only a few games he tested such as Dota2,PubG,War Thunder etc there's a huge difference in fps between the two like 100-150+ fps gains for the X3D using a 4090 though.

 

[throwaway4372]

As someone who didn't want to pay the 9800X3D premium so got a 265K instead:
Get the 9800X3D.

 

[deviation]

It's worth waiting a bit longer to be able to afford the GPU by giving yourself a great base CPU to start with - you'll only benefit from it now and for the lifespan of owning the X3D, plus you wont need to upgrade it again
Definitely get this first and save a bit longer for the GPU, you'll kick yourself otherwise IMHO, as getting it quicker, never outweighs having something better, IMHO anyway

 

[Zeebedy]

Would mean could go for 5070ti instead of a 9070 / xt

yes, this, I have a 5070ti and is a awesome card.

 

[Tetras]

You'll get more benefit from the higher GPU at 4K, but ultimately if you buy the 9600X you'll just end up buying a 10800X3D, whereas you might have skipped it otherwise.

 

[BS Dave]

You'll get more benefit from the higher GPU at 4K, but ultimately if you buy the 9600X you'll just end up buying a 10800X3D, whereas you might have skipped it otherwise.

10800x3d is gonna be a beast, and should last absolutely years...

 

[Robba44]

At that res the GPU is the main powerhouse. I'd go for the 9600x (which is still no slouch mind you) and get the best GPU you can afford.

You can then always upgrade to a 10800x3D down the line if you need.

 

[roachyuk]

At that res the GPU is the main powerhouse. I'd go for the 9600x (which is still no slouch mind you) and get the best GPU you can afford.

You can then always upgrade to a 10800x3D down the line if you need.

EXactly what I was thinking as need to get before Christmas .

 

[Jacky60]

thinking of going for the 9600x as is less than half the cost of the x3d chip and using the left overs to put towards a GPU.

I strictly game on my oled tv connected to pc at 4k and happy with anything between 60-120fps with VRR on.

From what I’ve read online I will see no benefits of going the x3d route at 4k? But then read somewhere else the x3d will be better for minimum fps making it a overall smoother experience even at 4k?

Would mean could go for 5070ti instead of a 9070 / xt

I'd get the 9600X and the better GPU. At 4K you will be GPU limited 99% of the time and a 5070TI is a big enough jump on a 9070 although the XT is pretty even with the 5070TI just without as good features. You can always upgrade to 9600X later when funds allow.

 

[eeii]

Or you could get a 7800x3d instead. X3D goodness but a tad cheaper

 

[Capitano]

If its 4k then its all on the GPU