Hey everyone! I'm considering an upgrade for my CPU from the Ryzen 5 5600 to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. I'm looking for a strong AM4 CPU for gaming since I'm not ready to move to the AM5 platform just yet. I've been playing Hunt: Showdown, which is quite demanding on the CPU, and I've started to notice some stuttering and FPS dips. Do you think that a new CPU could help fix these issues? Also, I'd love some recommendations for a good budget cooler for the CPU if the upgrade is worth it. My budget is tight but manageable for the CPU, cooler, and any other necessary upgrades. Here are my specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5600 (with an Endorfy cooler, one fan)
- GPU: AMD Radeon 7700XT
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
- PSU: Corsair CX750
If you think I should consider other upgrades too, let me know!
2 Answers
Upgrading to the 5700X3D is definitely a solid choice, especially if you're sticking with AM4. The extra cache will really help with performance in CPU-heavy games like Hunt: Showdown. Just make sure it fits within your budget and that you really want to stay on the AM4 platform for a while.
If you can find the 5700X3D for around $200, it's worth it since it's the best upgrade available for you right now without moving to AM5. Another option is checking out the 5800X, which is currently on sale for about $141 on Amazon. It could give you a decent boost too!
Thanks for the tip! So the 5700X3D is definitely a better option than the 5800X?
Also, if you're considering overall performance, upgrading your RAM to 32GB could really help, especially for those demanding games.