I'm looking to upgrade my setup and want to know what the best AMD GPU would be to use with my Ryzen 5 3400G. My computer specs are:
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- NVMe 1TB SSD
- Micro ATX motherboard
- 500-watt power supply
I'd like to keep the GPU budget under $200. Any suggestions?
2 Answers
Honestly, the 3400G isn’t the most powerful chip out there, mostly due to its low L3 cache. If you can, check out the used market for something like the RTX 3060 or RX 6600; those would really complement your setup well.
If you can stretch your budget by just $10, I recommend getting a B570. It'll require a BIOS update, but you might also think about upgrading your CPU when you can—maybe the Ryzen 5 5500. You could find a good used RTX 2060 Super as well, which would keep you under $200 overall.
If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, consider a used RTX 2070 for around $130, plus the Ryzen 5 5500 for $75. It'll come just over $200, but it's a solid upgrade compared to the 3400G and the B570.