CPU upgrade (VR only)? Intel Core i9-11900K > AMD 9xxxX3D

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Hi, I have a question for the experts :blush:

Current setup:

  • Intel Core i9-11900K (no OC)
  • MSFS2020 (Ultra settings for clouds and texture resolution)
  • NVIDIA RTX 4080 SUPER
  • Meta Quest 3 with Link cable (72Hz, maximum render resolution)
  • Windows 11 Pro (newest build)

Would upgrading from my Intel Core i9-11900K to a newer AMD 9xxx X3D processor significantly improve performance?

If so, which of the AMD processors would you recommend for this specific upgrade?

I fly in VR only.

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I just gone from a i9-9900k (32Gb) to a 9800x3d (64Gb) with a 4090FE and I can say the upgrade is massive. Pretty much have everything in ultra now, with great LOD and frame rates. Not tried VR yet, but I have a Quest 3, so will find out soon.

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Iā€™m in a similar boat to you. 11900K, and a 3090 FE.

Iā€™m sure either the Intel 15th gen, or a 9950X3D would be a massive improvement for me.

What I was shocked by was the price of some of those AMD motherboards. One of them is more expensive than the GPU.