[SOLVED] New Build - Ryzen 3800x + RTX 3080 or Ryzen 5800x + RX 6800xt

[GoBobGo]

I'm building a new system and am split over my cpu/gpu decision. I'll be using it for gaming, video editing, and light vfx work. I am looking for something that can do ray tracing.

Should I go with the Ryzen 7 3800x with an RTX 3080, or a 5800x with an RX 6800xt to take advantage of the direct access feature?

I already have an MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk for the motherboard and 2x16 3200 Gskill Ripjaws V for RAM.

I'm aware we don't have independent benchmarks yet, but going by best guess based on what we know about the 6800x, what do you think?

 

[jojesa]

I'm building a new system and am split over my cpu/gpu decision. I'll be using it for gaming, video editing, and light vfx work. I am looking for something that can do ray tracing.

Should I go with the Ryzen 7 3800x with an RTX 3080, or a 5800x with an RX 6800xt to take advantage of the direct access feature?

I already have an MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk for the motherboard and 2x16 3200 Gskill Ripjaws V for RAM.

I'm aware we don't have independent benchmarks yet, but going by best guess based on what we know about the 6800x, what do you think?

I would go with:
Ryzen 7 5800x and the RTX 3080.
Half of the time I encountered drivers issues (bugs) with a AMD GPUs.

 

[geofelt]

What will be your gaming resolution?
Unless you will be gaming at 4k resolution, it seems that 3080 will be a bit of overkill.
Perhaps a moot point since 3080 is not easily found for sale except from scalpers.

I am impressed by the ipc gains from the amd 5000 series and would go that way.
But again, it may be a moot point since you can;'t buy them either.

 

[larsv8]

Impossible to answer till we get big navi reviews.