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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the CPU I like recommending for a 1440p-focused high-end gaming build because it delivers brilliant X3D gaming performance without the newer-gen price tag. For most people pairing with a 9070 XT at 1440p, it’s just the sensible choice.

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Pros

+Excellent gaming performance thanks to X3D
+Better value than the newest X3D chips for 1440p builds

Cons

-Newer X3D chips can make more sense for extreme GPUs or 1080p CPU-bound gaming

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