I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 5800XT and I'm experiencing some lag while gaming. I want to upgrade my CPU but don't have the budget for an AM5 motherboard or new RAM. I have up to $700 to spend on a better AM4 CPU. What would be the best option for me to maximize my gaming performance?
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Honestly, if I were you, I’d just save up for an AM5 setup. The lowest-tier AM5 CPUs are still on par with the top AM4 ones. You'll likely not see a $700 improvement in performance sticking with AM4.
For around $650, you could get a Ryzen 7 7800X3D along with a B650 motherboard and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. It's a solid choice, and it's got a great cooling potential as well!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm definitely considering this.