AMD Ryzen 7700x or AMD Ryzen 7900x?

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 14:29

Confused between AMD Ryzen 7700x or AMD Ryzen 7900x. Mostly I game and code. I am tempted for the 7900x due to 12 core over 8 core 7700x. Will 7900x be a better option?

Upgrading from Intel i9 10th Gen

welshrat · 11 Nov 2022 at 14:51

Honestly at this point I would get the 7700x. I have a 5900x and love it but it's under utilized and I have at times 3 ides (visual studio,code, android studio + others at times) plus SQL server and postgres, also with many tabs in 3 browsers and it never breaks a sweat. 7700x will cost less and when the 3d chips or zen 5 arrive will probably cost you less to sell and upgrade.

Tetras · 11 Nov 2022 at 14:53

Do you actually spend a lot of time waiting for the code to compile and if you do, does the compiler support multiple cores? Do you do anything else, like working with game engines, or rendering?

For games, there's pretty much no point right now, the 7700X is more than enough, so it is weighing up if your work usage will benefit, that's it.

I'd consider the 13600K too, by the way, it's very strong (often faster than the 7700X) in both games and productivity.

JollyJamma · 11 Nov 2022 at 15:02

Why are you upgrading? 10th gen i9 is a lot of CPU for gaming already.

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 15:15

JollyJamma said:
Why are you upgrading? 10th gen i9 is a lot of CPU for gaming already.

I am just too tempted with the Ryzen. Never used AMD platform after 2000

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 15:26

welshrat said:
Honestly at this point I would get the 7700x. I have a 5900x and love it but it's under utilized and I have at times 3 ides (visual studio,code, android studio + others at times) plus SQL server and postgres, also with many tabs in 3 browsers and it never breaks a sweat. 7700x will cost less and when the 3d chips or zen 5 arrive will probably cost you less to sell and upgrade.

Sounds good. Will wait for 3D v-cache

JollyJamma · 11 Nov 2022 at 15:40

iwolverine said:
I am just too tempted with the Ryzen. Never used AMD platform after 2000

i9 10th gen to 7700X is a very small upgrade in the grand scheme of things.

Get a 4090 or 4080.

JollyJamma · 11 Nov 2022 at 15:42

OP post the rest of your specs please.

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 16:03

JollyJamma said:
OP post the rest of your specs please.

Current Specs
Processor: i9 10th Gen
Cooler: Artic Freezer ii 360mm
32GB RAM
EVGA RTX 3080ti
Corsair h850i Platinum PSU
Case: Lian Li d11 EVO

Not too concerned with Graphics card because it will serve 2-3 years at ease

JollyJamma · 11 Nov 2022 at 16:23

iwolverine said:
Current Specs
Processor: i9 10th Gen
Cooler: Artic Freezer ii 360mm
32GB RAM
EVGA RTX 3080ti
Corsair h850i Platinum PSU
Case: Lian Li d11 EVO

Not too concerned with Graphics card because it will serve 2-3 years at ease

That rig is fine. Hold tight for now. your GPU is strong so yeah, ignore that upgrade itch, you'll spend a ton for a small improvement.

Gray2233 · 11 Nov 2022 at 17:09

If you want to scratch an itch, what is your monitor and audio setup?

Otherwise that's a fantastic rig, no point in throwing more money at it.

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 21:14

JollyJamma said:
That rig is fine. Hold tight for now. your GPU is strong so yeah, ignore that upgrade itch, you'll spend a ton for a small improvement.

I guess you are right. Checked the prices. With new RAM 32 GB DDR5, Asus budget TUF x670e MB and ryzen summing approx 1050 quids. I will stick to my current rig, no point in spending 1K over a small upgrade.

iwolverine · 11 Nov 2022 at 21:15

Gray2233 said:
If you want to scratch an itch, what is your monitor and audio setup?

Otherwise that's a fantastic rig, no point in throwing more money at it.

My monitor is normal 27 inch 4k 60hz and audio I do not care that much, use headphones. I will stick to my current rig.