I'm considering upgrading my gaming setup and have the chance to buy a new PC for $400. Currently, I have a 2070 Super, which has handled everything I've thrown at it pretty well, except it struggled a bit with Borderlands 4 on release. I'm wondering if the 4060 would be a better option, even though I've heard mixed reviews about it. Also, my current CPU is an i7-9700, and the new PC has a Ryzen 7 5700 – is that an upgrade worth making?
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Just to clarify, does that $400 deal include the 4060, or are you asking if you should buy that PC including the Ryzen? If it’s the first option, then slight performance boost for nearly no cost makes sense. But if you’re thinking about purchasing that plus getting a 4060 separately? That’s a hard pass.
I've gone through the 2070 Super, to a 3070, and then to a 4060 — honestly, the 4060 felt quite underwhelming. I'd recommend saving for a better option if you can!
I switched from a 2070 to a 4060, and while the 4060 is decent, it’s not a massive upgrade. The real perks are features like DLSS 4 and frame generation, which can boost FPS. Just be cautious with frame generation in multiplayer games since it can add input delay, but it works great in singles.
Honestly, I'd suggest saving up for a more powerful upgrade. You might end up facing the same limitations again soon with a 4060.
Check performance charts—you'll see the 4060 is about 90% of the performance of the 2070 Super. The 4060 gets criticized not because it's terrible, but because of its price point. It's built on a chip that feels more like a 50 series card but is labelled as a 60. If you're looking for a jump, you might want to aim higher than a 4060! As for the CPU, the 5700 matches up pretty well against the 9700, but it does have some advantages like AMD's threading tech.
The 4060 is usually about 10% faster than the 2070 Super and has lower power consumption. However, I wouldn't say the Ryzen 7 5700 is a significant upgrade from your i7-9700. You'll definitely see some improvements, but it's not a huge jump.
Yeah, it depends on whether it's the 5700 or the 5700X. The 5700X offers a substantial upgrade, while the base 5700 is more comparable to what you already have. The nice thing with the AM4 socket is that upgrading to a faster CPU later on won't be too costly!