I'm planning to upgrade my setup and switch to an AM5 platform, but with RAM prices being high, I'm hesitant about making the switch to DDR5. If I stick with DDR4, will I experience significant performance bottlenecks, especially since I'm currently using a Z590 motherboard with an Intel i5-10400F? I'm gaming at 1440p with a refresh rate of 170Hz, and I want to ensure that my new GPU, the 5070 Ti, won't be held back too much by my choice of RAM.
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It really depends on what you mean by 'good enough.' If you're talking about being able to boot games, sure, DDR4 works fine. However, for maintaining high frame rates in new games, you might notice a drop in performance, especially at 1440p.
I don’t have an Intel setup, but I've noticed my Ryzen 5800X was bottlenecking my RTX 4070 Super a bit. It might be useful to know that while your CPU is different, it's generally more powerful, so that’s something to think about.
If you're maximizing performance, I'd recommend looking into a 9070XT. It's got similar performance, usually at a better price, and tends to have lower CPU overhead which could be advantageous for your build.
Honestly, everyone worries about bottlenecking, but it's a common concern that's often overhyped. You might have some limits, but it's not going to be disastrous. It really depends on the specific games you play and how demanding they are.
Interesting point! So are you saying that even decent CPUs can have some limits with powerful GPUs?