I'm curious about the performance difference between PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 for graphics cards. Is there a significant boost with PCIe 5.0? Also, I'm considering getting the MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E motherboard. Would that be a good choice?
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If you're looking for a deep dive, check out a video from Gamers Nexus where they tested a 5090 across different PCIe generations. It really shows that for most applications, the differences are minimal. You can watch it here: [Video by GN on a 5090 @ PCIE 5/4/3](https://youtu.be/L1NPFFRTzLo?si=2kKnOfmIQqv2KZSc). It’s definitely worth a look!
Honestly, you probably won't see an improvement in your gaming or performance with PCIe 5.0. If you're happy with your graphics card and current setup, sticking with PCIe 4.0 is just fine. Plus, the MSI B850M GAMING PLUS should serve you well without needing PCIe 5.0.
In general, there's not a noticeable performance difference between PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 for most users, even with high-end graphics cards. In fact, many of us haven't really maxed out any PCIe generation in gaming or typical workloads. You might find that your current setup with PCIe 4.0 is more than sufficient for your needs.
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