Question Help choose between 7900 vs 7800X3D

[IJIN]

Hello, having a hard time, can't decide between these two: AMD Ryzen 7800x3d vs 7900. In my country Spain, the prices are identical.

Gaming would be priority number 1, but I also like having an "overall" good processor capable of anything. I don't do "productivity" as I think experts define it. For me productivity is having many tabs open and youtube playing in the background while I am playing.. No editing, streaming, recording... or professional programming.

I understand that 7900 (no X) is very temperature and power efficient - that appeals to me as I live in a hot country and ambient temps can stay at 30-40celsius. But then also, if 7900 is more productivity based, I am worried to miss out on "both ends" have a weaker gaming rig and never truly utilize the productivity potential... I am so torn that I ever started considering waiting for the next generation of zen.

Any tips and opinions appreciated, thank you. Sidenote- I have already settled on GPU - 7800XT if that influences anything.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

If gaming, get the 7800X3D. but the system will be used by you, so no matter what we suggest, even if it's the 7900X and you don't utilize it, you're the one missing out on it's performance.

For me productivity is having many tabs open and youtube playing in the background while I am playing.. No editing, streaming, recording... or professional programming.
This is where copious amounts of ram will come to play. Look for 32GB's at least, a 2x16GB DDR5-6000MHz kit and make sure your motherboard's BIOS is updated to the latest version.

 

[IJIN]

Yeah, I have 16x2 ram in mind. Not sure about the 6000MHz though... I understand that recommended standard is 5200 and I don't know how to OC (I might toggle BIOS if that is user-friendly, but that's about it).

 

[sonofjesse]

If your gaming the clear winner is the7800 chip. 7900x is a great chip too just a different focus. I have been very happy with my 7900x.