5900X Upgrade to 7950X3D

Fry750 · 18 Sep 2023 at 16:59

The Asgard said:
Did the deed, now the proud owner of a 7950X3D. What can I say ...

Now trying to get Windows 10 Core Parking working on Windows 10. Can't face a reinstall!

What's the performance difference been like? Super noticeable or meh?

I'm considering jumping from 3900X to 5950X or 7950X3D, obviously huge difference in cost and complexity.

The Asgard · 18 Sep 2023 at 18:19

Now everything is sorted and running properly. Yes, there is noticeable difference in everything, really pleased with the upgrade, highly recommended. Wasn’t expecting much of an improvement.

X4 Foundations is much smoother, visual studio is a dream. Very efficient and I like the way AMD have implemented the cache, simple but works.

Klunt Bumskrint · 18 Sep 2023 at 20:55

The Asgard said:
Now everything is sorted and running properly. Yes, there is noticeable difference in everything, really pleased with the upgrade, highly recommended. Wasn’t expecting much of an improvement.

X4 Foundations is much smoother, visual studio is a dream. Very efficient and I like the way AMD have implemented the cache, simple but works.

I have a similar itch brewing, how much did you spend in the end? I've been considering a 4090 but with my psu and cpu it just aint a good idea and I can't really justify all that so I figured start with the cpu/ram/mobo. What could I get for my mine do we think?

The Asgard · 19 Sep 2023 at 05:49

Klunt Bumskrint said:
I have a similar itch brewing, how much did you spend in the end? I've been considering a 4090 but with my psu and cpu it just aint a good idea and I can't really justify all that so I figured start with the cpu/ram/mobo. What could I get for my mine do we think?

Hi there,
I sold mine based on mates rates. Your best bet for a value would be in the MM Price Check.

goldy6660 · 20 Sep 2023 at 21:13

This upgrade does kind of sound like you are turning it up to 11. Beast mode

Klunt Bumskrint · 22 Sep 2023 at 12:19

People who write reviews confuse me.
SO I'm currently decided on a mobo for the 7950x3d that's in my basket and it seems like the cpu is a bad choice

uscool · 22 Sep 2023 at 12:39

think reviews like that should be ignored , look at proper reviews and decide for yourself

Klunt Bumskrint · 22 Sep 2023 at 12:57

makes me chuckle that one says it doesn't keep up with 4090 yet he hasn't even tried it at 4k and still left that review :confused:

Klunt Bumskrint · 22 Sep 2023 at 22:57

SO like the OP I've just pulled the trigger. Going from 5900x to 7950x3d, G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB 64GB 6000MHz and ROG STRIX X670E-F GAMING WIFI for funnzies

The Asgard · 23 Sep 2023 at 00:03

Klunt Bumskrint said:
SO like the OP I've just pulled the trigger. Going from 5900x to 7950x3d, G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB 64GB 6000MHz and ROG STRIX X670E-F GAMING WIFI for funnzies

Nice one, you will enjoy. Just finished tweaking my memory and I'm about done.

Managed to get a nice CO of -34 for the Cache (0-7) and -21 for Non-Cache (8-15). Running PPT of 110 Watts, Tight C34 Timings @6000. R24 Cinebench Score of 2117 which is pretty good at 110 Watts. Temps are very low.

Really enjoying Starfield

Klunt Bumskrint · 23 Sep 2023 at 07:38

The Asgard said:
Nice one, you will enjoy. Just finished tweaking my memory and I'm about done.

Managed to get a nice CO of -34 for the Cache (0-7) and -21 for Non-Cache (8-15). Running PPT of 110 Watts, Tight C34 Timings @6000. R24 Cinebench Score of 2117 which is pretty good at 110 Watts. Temps are very low.

Really enjoying Starfield

What kind of frames increase did you get in games? Did it help Starfield?

The Asgard · 23 Sep 2023 at 11:26

Klunt Bumskrint said:
What kind of frames increase did you get in games? Did it help Starfield?

Just got Starfield so I don’t know, cant compare. I really don’t watch frames to be honest. I think the gains are where you have a cpu intensive games like X4 and Starfield, minimums will be better. X4 runs much smoother for sure.

So far I have spent most of my time tweaking.

subbytna · 27 Sep 2023 at 09:34

The Asgard said:
I will take the advice from you guys. The only exception would be if I can do the upgrade within £300.

You're not going to get upgrade for 300, you'll need new mobo and DDR5 RAM too. Selling your 5900x, mobo and ram won't get you as much as you think.

The Asgard · 27 Sep 2023 at 11:56

subbytna said:
You're not going to get upgrade for 300, you'll need new mobo and DDR5 RAM too. Selling your 5900x, mobo and ram won't get you as much as you think.

Well that’s what it cost to upgrade, it already has happened.

Guess I was lucky

subbytna · 27 Sep 2023 at 12:05

Ah happy days then, you must have got a good deal

subbytna · 27 Sep 2023 at 12:06

The Asgard said:
Well that’s what it cost to upgrade, it already has happened.

Guess I was lucky

I've the same setup as you , might be tempted myself lol

The Asgard · 27 Sep 2023 at 12:40

subbytna said:
Ah happy days then, you must have got a good deal

£400 for the CPU, Board and Memory ( 8 Pack B-Die )
£700 for the Chip, Motherboard and 32GB DDR5

subbytna · 27 Sep 2023 at 14:12

The Asgard said:
£400 for the CPU, Board and Memory ( 8 Pack B-Die )
£700 for the Chip, Motherboard and 32GB DDR5

Did you have 32GB DDR4 or 16 DDR4 ram to sell on in the bundle?
What was your AM4 MOBO?
Was it a members market sale or local. That's a good price you got for the bundle

Just trying to figure out if it's worth it for me

The Asgard · 27 Sep 2023 at 15:26

subbytna said:
Did you have 32GB DDR4 or 16 DDR4 ram to sell on in the bundle?
What was your AM4 MOBO?
Was it a members market sale or local. That's a good price you got for the bundle

Just trying to figure out if it's worth it for me

Hi there,
32Gb, Tomahawk X570 and a mate. The 5900X was pretty special in that it ran a decent negative offset and a CO -30. It also ran +150 MHz boost. I also sorted out all the B-Die timings so it was nice and tight.

The bundle I bought was from the MM. i have just upgraded the Memory to 64GB to get A-Die and that was over £200.

energizer123 · 30 Sep 2023 at 11:01

I did same upgrade to 7800x3d noticed huge uplift on a 4090 at 1440p.

Felt bigger than 3090 to 4090 on my 5900x.