Hey everyone! I'm back again to ask for your advice about upgrading my CPU. I've been using an Intel Core i5-6500 with my 3070 Ti for quite some time, but it's showing its age—it's from 2015! Given the current RAM shortage, I'm torn between going for an AM4 setup where I can use my existing DDR4 RAM or jumping to AM5 with DDR5 RAM instead. My goal is to game at stable 1080p 60fps, and my budget is around $450. What do you all think? Should I go with a solid AM4 CPU or take the plunge with AM5? I'm located in Europe, so I'm also curious about access to decent prices here. Thanks in advance!
4 Answers
Consider whether you'd want to eventually upgrade again. If that's a yes, then AM5 is worth it. If you're fine with what you have now, a good AM4 CPU might be the better financial choice.
I suggest considering a Ryzen 7 7700X or even a 9700X if you're looking towards the future. While AM5 is more future-proof, AM4 is still fine for now, especially with your existing DDR4 RAM.
Honestly, with RAM prices being so high, I'd lean towards AM4. If you can find a Ryzen 5700X3D or 5800X3D at a good price, those would do great without breaking the bank.
If you're aiming for 1080p 60fps and have a 3070 Ti, a Ryzen 5 5600 or an Intel i5-12400F will serve you well. You could also save the difference to upgrade other parts like a monitor!
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