Introducing the gaming aspect paints a barely clearer image. In older 3DMark benchmarks, once more utilizing the RTX 5080, the distinction in scores was extraordinarily minor, with wider margins in newer benchmarks. Time Spy, for instance, noticed below a one p.c enhance, whereas Speedway was nearer to 10 p.c.
by way of Brad Bourque
In relation to precise gaming benchmarks, there’s a distinction, however in observe you aren’t going to note it. Cyberpunk 2077 is one in all my go-to video games, as a result of it’s a well-liked title that’s additionally fairly demanding, and the in-game benchmark means it’s very constant. At 1440p, with the settings on extremely and ray tracing on, however path tracing off, the 9800X3D delivered 69.61 FPS in comparison with the 9850X3D’s 71.19 FPS, a couple of 2 p.c distinction.
by way of Brad Bourque
Not one of the different main video games I examined, together with Marvel Rivals, Arc Raiders, and Counter-Strike 2, confirmed any noticeable distinction both. Notably with an identical high-end GPU, we’re speaking a couple of 3 to 4 frames-per-second distinction when already over 120 fps. I am undecided even probably the most persnickety gamer would be capable to inform them aside whereas truly enjoying the sport. Each are capable of simply assist 1440p gaming at a excessive refresh charge, no less than when paired with an equally high-end GPU.
In the event you’re already geared up with a 9800X3D, there’s zero motive to improve to the 9850X3D. You merely received’t discover a distinction, even in demanding video games. As I write this, the 9800X3D is available for $470, and the 9850X3D will price solely $30 extra at launch. Given the choice, and assuming each are at retail, you would possibly as effectively get the higher chip, however a free recreation or a average low cost on the older chip would simply win me over. I would be extraordinarily pleased with both processor, and I would not lose sleep over a couple of fps distinction.
