If the main criteria for the build was MSFS, and it had to be built today than for sure I would go with the 5800x3D.  However, in just a few months a new crop of CPU's will be out.  Pricing on current chips mentioned will go down and likely the new ones will be better and you may want them anyway.  So personally I'd give it a few months.  

1 hour ago, dogmanbird said:

I see good feedback for users at 1080 and 1440, but does it do better than a 5900x at resolutions higher than that?  

I run a RX6800 non XT graphics card similar scpoe to 3070ti, I went from 3900x cpu to 5800x3d. Now running at 4k ultra. Lods @200.

The level of performance gain has unlocked the CPU mainthread so i am now always limited by GPU which is now the limiting factor for frame rates. Once airborn even upping to 400 terrain lod still does not overload the CPU, always GPU limited

I considered the 5900x and reviewed many peoples experience with 5900x and 5950x prior to purchasing. I don't have the links, but try looking through the 5800x3d on the MS offical forums as a good place to start.

It is the size of the cache and the speed at which this data can be directed through the CPU that makes all the difference in FS2020. All other current AMD CPUs cant compete in this title.

I have no complaints with this CPU right now for 2d single screen 4k, however early next year I am planning to build a new AM5 rig with 7800x3d-CPU and RX7850XT GPU, 64 gig DDR5 system, to go triple Screen and VR options, based on the creep of information coming out on these upcoming parts.

6 hours ago, micstatic said:

 However, in just a few months a new crop of CPU's will be out.  Pricing on current chips mentioned will go down and likely the new ones will be better and you may want them anyway.  So personally I'd give it a few months.  

I know what you’re saying but if you followed this advice, you’d never build a system. 🙂 This has been the case for the last 30 years… there’s always something better just around the corner. At some point you just need to get something built. 

Edited August 14, 20223 yr by Virtual-Chris

1 hour ago, Virtual-Chris said:

I know what you’re saying but if you followed this advice, you’d never build a system. 🙂 This has been the case for the last 30 years… there’s always something better just around the corner. At some point you just need to get something built. 

Yeah but not really.  They come out in October.  So to me 2 months is a heck of a lot different than say a year or so.  But that's me

2 minutes ago, micstatic said:

Yeah but not really.  They come out in October.  So to me 2 months is a heck of a lot different than say a year or so.  But that's me

Yeah, but then you’re on the early adopter price and availability curve. Will they be readily available in October?  Without paying E-bay scalper prices? Unlikely. It could be another 6 months after launch before they are available and by then the next best thing will only be a few months away. 🙂

2 minutes ago, Virtual-Chris said:

Yeah, but then you’re on the early adopter price and availability curve. Will they be readily available in October?  Without paying E-bay scalper prices? Unlikely. It could be another 6 months after launch before they are available and by then the next best thing will only be a few months away. 🙂

anybody's guess.  With looming recession it will influence the market dynamics.  I see validity in your point don't get me wrong.  But if it were my money I'd be waiting on this one.  

3 hours ago, Virtual-Chris said:

always something better just around the corner.

So true. And at least with a platform out for a year, stability and quirks have mainly been resolved with the inevitable frequent BIOS updates. 

On 8/14/2022 at 2:05 PM, Simple B said:

I run a RX6800 non XT graphics card similar scpoe to 3070ti, I went from 3900x cpu to 5800x3d. Now running at 4k ultra. Lods @200.

The level of performance gain has unlocked the CPU mainthread so i am now always limited by GPU which is now the limiting factor for frame rates. Once airborn even upping to 400 terrain lod still does not overload the CPU, always GPU limited

I considered the 5900x and reviewed many peoples experience with 5900x and 5950x prior to purchasing. I don't have the links, but try looking through the 5800x3d on the MS offical forums as a good place to start.

It is the size of the cache and the speed at which this data can be directed through the CPU that makes all the difference in FS2020. All other current AMD CPUs cant compete in this title.

I have no complaints with this CPU right now for 2d single screen 4k, however early next year I am planning to build a new AM5 rig with 7800x3d-CPU and RX7850XT GPU, 64 gig DDR5 system, to go triple Screen and VR options, based on the creep of information coming out on these upcoming parts.

I think I’m ready for the AMD  Ryzen 7 5800x3D and the ASUS TUF Board B550.

I would ask your recommendation for a good SSD of course just for MSFS2020.

Thank you all for your advises 

I think I’m ready for the AMD  Ryzen 7 5800x3D and the ASUS TUF Board B550.

I would ask your recommendation for a good SSD of course just for MSFS2020.

Thank you all for your advises 

20 minutes ago, GeoSkyman said:

 

I think I’m ready for the AMD  Ryzen 7 5800x3D and the ASUS TUF Board B550.

I would ask your recommendation for a good SSD of course just for MSFS2020.

Thank you all for your advises 

Sounds good. I’m not too familiar with the latest and greatest M2 drives… but spend a few minutes on Google for best gaming SSD and you’ll be swimming in recommendations. Get something that’s fast (PCIe 4), affordable and at least 1TB.
 

Oh, and I don’t know if you’ve picked RAM, but the ideal kit is probably 32GB (2x16GB) 3600 C16. Crucial makes a nice affordable option readily available on Amazon. (This one… CMN32GX4M2Z3600C16)

Edited August 16, 20223 yr by Virtual-Chris

4 hours ago, GeoSkyman said:

I would ask your recommendation for a good SSD of course just for MSFS2020.

If you’re after one of the fastest, go for the Western Digital Black SN850. This has a read speed of up to 7000Mb/s and comes in size up to 2TB.

On 8/16/2022 at 1:04 PM, Cpt_Piett said:

If you’re after one of the fastest, go for the Western Digital Black SN850. This has a read speed of up to 7000Mb/s and comes in size up to 2tb

Getting this

 

Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB PCIe 4.0 (up to 7,000 MB/s) NVMe M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (MZ-V8P1T0BW)

Edited August 17, 20223 yr by GeoSkyman

2 hours ago, GeoSkyman said:

Getting this

 

Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB PCIe 4.0 (up to 7,000 MB/s) NVMe M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (MZ-V8P1T0BW)

That one has received great reviews too. Just keep in mind that you need a motherboard with PCIe 4.0 support to get the highest speed.