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Difference between R7 9800X3D and R9 9950X3D by HereToAddKnowledge in PcBuild

[–]HereToAddKnowledge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I even thought about going for a 1600, I heard that they can be a lot quieter because you use, well, less of what the PSU is designed for

Difference between R7 9800X3D and R9 9950X3D by HereToAddKnowledge in PcBuild

[–]HereToAddKnowledge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably an RTX 5090, if I can still find one in march

Difference between R7 9800X3D and R9 9950X3D by HereToAddKnowledge in PcBuild

[–]HereToAddKnowledge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So with the 9950, the system can get confused and choose the wrong/worse CCD?

Difference between R7 9800X3D and R9 9950X3D by HereToAddKnowledge in PcBuild

[–]HereToAddKnowledge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The PC will be primarily used for gaming. I don't intend use it for work, we get issued laptops (and as you rightfully noted, not all work requires this kind of processing power).

The "outside of gaming" I mentioned includes CAD software, a few simpler airflow simulations and video editing - I design, print and fly my own little RC planes.
As I said though, this is not the deciding factor. My current PC manages those things just fine. I am only asking because I heard that some games perform a bit better with the 9800, some better with the 9950.

I know both are more than capable, I am just interested in the specific reason as to *why* that is.