What's it like using the first Ryzen CPU for gaming in 2025?

How well does the first-gen 8 core, 16 thread AMD Ryzen 7 1800X perform in games in 2025? Today I've paired it with a new Radeon RX 9060 XT to see how it holds up in a handful of my favourite titles. I've also compared it to a modern quad core Intel Core i3 for some context. Let's take a look at 2017's $499 flagship in action 8 years later... 0:00 Intro and Test Methodology 1:32 The Ryzen 7 1800X at Stock Speeds 3:58 Does Overclocking Make a Difference? 5:54 Can a Modern Intel Core i3 Beat It? Thanks for watching :)