I recently snagged an amazing deal on a brand new 5070 Ti for 600€ to replace my 3070, but I'm currently stuck with an AM4 setup using a 5600X. I've been running into some performance issues with older games at 1440p—my GPU usage is hovering around 70%. I've read that upgrading to a 5700X3D could help with reducing bottlenecks. Do you think it would satisfy my gaming needs, or will I feel the need to jump to AM5 soon for better RAM speed and a beefier processor? Ideally, I'd like my GPU to run closer to 90%. I'm currently playing games like Monster Hunter World, Baldur's Gate 3, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. On my radar for the next Steam sale are Elden Ring, Black Myth: Wukong, and Spider-Man 2. Thanks for any insights!
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The only time I'd recommend the 5700X3D is if you can grab it for around $160 or less. Otherwise, saving up for an AM5 setup makes more sense.
In my opinion, using a 5700X3D with your 5070 Ti doesn’t make much sense. It feels like putting a tiny motor on a race car chassis. Instead, I'd suggest going for a 97500X3D or better. If you're considering waiting for AM6, I wouldn't. I'd just go straight for a 99800X3D now instead! Hope that helps!
Honestly, I can't say for sure, but I'm excited to see how it works out!
I upgraded to the 5700X3D with my 5070 Ti, and it's a solid combo! I haven't noticed any bottlenecking from the CPU, and considering the costs of jumping to AM5 (motherboard, CPU, and RAM), it hardly seems worth it. Just make sure you find a decent deal, since the 5700X3D isn’t being produced anymore.
From my experience, the 5700X should hold up well. Even with Discord and recording running, I rarely see it go above 60% usage. It really depends on your GPU though. My 3060 Ti tends to run at over 80%, so for me, that's where the bottleneck is.
You might be fine sticking with the 5600X for now. Just try it out and see if the performance meets your expectations.
Same here, lol!