I currently use a Ryzen 5 5600G with an RTX 3070 and 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, playing at 1440p with 144Hz refresh rate. I've noticed in games like Cyberpunk and Minecraft (especially modpacks like ATM10) that my CPU usage spikes to 90-100%, while my GPU stays around 50-60%. This results in lower FPS and stuttering in some games. I'm wondering if upgrading to a Ryzen 7 5800X will provide a noticeable improvement or if I should consider another AM4 CPU instead. What do you think?
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Upgrading to the 5800X might help, though the difference might be slight. The key benefits would be in stabilization during gameplay, particularly where you’re experiencing stutters. The lower cache of the 5600G is a downside, and even the 5600X could make a difference. Just make sure your RAM is running at its rated speed; that can impact performance significantly! What settings are you using for 1440p?
I'd recommend looking into the Ryzen 5 5600X or the 5700X3D if you can find them at a decent price. They're pretty well-rated for gaming.
I got a 5800X3D for just $250 on my local marketplace! They usually go for much more used, so keep an eye out for great deals.
Your GPU usage being below 100% shows there's definitely room for improvement. The 5600 series CPUs are quite close in performance, usually within 10% of each other depending on the game. Upgrading to a 5600X should give you around a 20% boost over the 5600G for gaming.
Definitely consider the 5700X3D or 5800X3D if you can find them. Other than those, the upgrade may not be worth it. You could also tweak PBO settings to get more out of your current setup, but the 5700X will still outperform the 5600G given its better specs.
True, but don’t forget that the 5700X has double the L3 cache compared to the 5600G, along with two extra cores. So just overclocking the 5600G isn't enough to match its performance, especially for stutters in games. Current prices for the 5800X are really good right now!
Also, make sure your RAM is in the right slots and configured correctly in BIOS for optimal performance.