Mickey: Which CPU to Choose for a 7900 XT? Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Hello,

I'm looking for a CPU to pair with my 7900 XT, but I'm stuck at a decision point. I'll mainly be using it for gaming, but I can't decide between the Ryzen 7 7700 and the Ryzen 5 9600X. They're priced almost the same, within about €10 of each other.

According to TechPowerUp, the 9600X performs better overall, but in the Hardware Unboxed video, the 7700 does better in some games. Interestingly, the 9600X performs better in titles like Hogwarts Legacy according to TechPowerUp...

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