Ryzen 9 7900X vs. Ryzen 7 5700G for Gaming

I'm thinking about getting a new CPU and I was curious if the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Ryzen 7 5700G is better for gaming. Anyone have experience with these?

I've been using the 7900X for a while now and it's great! Haven't had any issues so far. There's also an article on TechReviewer that discusses the differences between the two. You can check it out here: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs. AMD Ryzen 7 5700G.

That's helpful, thanks! So, does having more cores make a difference in gaming performance?

Yeah, having more cores can improve gaming performance, but it really depends on the game. Most modern games don't benefit from having more than 6-8 cores. However, if you're playing titles that utilize multiple cores, having a CPU with more cores can make a difference.

Interesting! What about single-core boost frequency? Is that important for gaming as well?

Single-core boost frequency is definitely important for gaming. A higher frequency means your CPU can handle more tasks at once, which can lead to better overall performance in games.

I've been using the 5700G and it works fine for my needs. The main difference for me was the price - I saved a decent amount of money by going with the 5700G instead of the 7900X.

That's good to know, thanks! So, would you say the 5700G is still a good choice if you're on a budget?

Yeah, if you're on a budget or have limited space, the 5700G might be more suitable. It's an APU that combines CPU and GPU on the same die, which can save some real estate in your build.

Just keep in mind that the 5700G supports DDR4 memory while the 7900X supports DDR5, so if you plan on upgrading your RAM later on, that could be a factor to consider.

Good point. I'll have to think about it some more. Thanks for the input!