I currently have a Ryzen 7 1700 running at 3 GHz, and I'm on Windows 10. Unfortunately, I've found out that my CPU won't be supported for upgrading to Windows 11. I'm dealing with constant upgrade prompts every few weeks, so I really want to upgrade my CPU. I'm building a SIM racing setup where the better parts will go, but this desktop will be for general use. I have a Gigabyte GA-AX370M motherboard and a Radeon RX 580 GPU. Can anyone suggest a good, economical CPU based on your experiences?
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In the US, the Ryzen 5600X goes for about $218 on Amazon, and the 5800X is just $219. Honestly, go for the 5800X for just a dollar more; you get more cores and a slight boost in clock speed, which is a steal!
For a solid upgrade, I recommend the Ryzen 5600. It's a great value for the performance you get. Perfect for what you're looking to do!
If you're considering options, I'd rank them like this: Ryzen 5800X3D > 5700X3D > 5700X > 5600X > 5600 > 5500. I'd steer clear of the 5700 non-X and the 4000 and G models, though. The 5600X is a great mid-range pick!
Thanks for the insights! I'm looking at them and comparing their performance-to-price ratios. Seems like $200 is the sweet spot for a decent upgrade.
Just a heads up, the 5500 is like the weaker cousin of the 5600 series, and while it's decent, the others are definitely better for gaming. Just something to keep in mind!
Thanks! I'll definitely check it out.