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Best GPU Upgrades for Ryzen 5 3600 and 1440p Gaming

July 29, 2025 3 answers
Asked by GamerDude123
Hey everyone! I built my PC back in 2021 on a tight budget using an old monitor. Here are my specs: - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6GHz) - GPU: AMD Radeon RX 560 - Motherboard: MAG A520M VECTOR M-ATX WIFI - RAM: 32GB (2x16GB Crucial DDR4 3200MHz) - Storage: 1TB HDD + 240GB SSD - Power Supply: EVGA 500 W2 500W 80+ I'm planning to upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz monitor, and I'm considering a new GPU since I'm not looking to overspend. Here are a few second-hand options I've found: - Sapphire RX 6600 8GB (~150€) - Sapphire RX 6700 XT OC 12GB (200€) - Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB (200€) - KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 2 fan (200€) - Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 3 fan (200€) What do you think of these choices? Will they still be good in 2025 with my CPU? I'd love any advice you can give!
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PerformanceNerd
I think the RX 6700 XT would really be your best bet overall for your needs!
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ValueSeeker
Definitely go for the 6700 XT! It offers great value and is more capable than the other options you listed.
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UpgradeGuru
I upgraded from an Intel i5 10400F to a Ryzen 5 7600X. The performance with the RTX 3080 Ti was tough for my old CPU at 1440p. My kids use a 3600, and I feel it can handle the 3070 well, especially for 1080p gaming. Just keep in mind that 8GB of VRAM might be a limitation for the newer games at 1440p between 2023-2025.

GamerDude123: Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely think about the VRAM situation since I want to avoid having to upgrade my CPU too soon.

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