I'm looking to upgrade my CPU because I recently picked up a used RTX 3080, and my Ryzen 5 3600 is bottlenecking its performance. I'm considering getting the 5700X, but I'm also eyeing the 5700X3D. However, the X3D is twice the price of the regular 5700X where I live. Should I spend the extra money on the 5700X3D, or will the 5700X be sufficient?
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I think you should go for the 5700X! It's a significant upgrade over the 3600. The 5700X3D is really pricey right now, and for the money, you could instead invest in an AM5 mobo with DDR5. In my opinion, the 5700X will handle your RTX 3080 quite well for most gaming at 1440p.
In Europe, the 5700X3D is hard to find, and prices are steep if you locate it online. You could potentially sell your old CPU and board to chip in for a new build involving the latest parts. But if you have your heart set on AM4, then the 5700X is a solid choice for now.
I'm seeing the 5700X for about 160 and the X3D for around 280. It's hard to justify the price gap if performance is just marginally better.
I'd agree with the others—the 5700X is a big leap from the 3000 series, especially for gaming at 1440p. You should see solid performance and keep your GPU's load pretty high. Just be cautious if you're planning to run games at really high refresh rates; your build may still experience some bottlenecks depending on your settings.
Do you think the 5700X will still perform well at 1080p? I'm worried about having a bottleneck there.
Honestly, it's starting to feel like AM4 is becoming outdated unless you're on really old CPUs. You’d be better off jumping to AM5 for longevity. But if you're not looking to spend a lot right now, the 5700X may serve you well for a couple more years on AM4.
I get that. Switching to AM5 would mean new everything, which isn't in my budget right now. I prefer picking the 5700X3D and getting by for the time being.
Another option is to consider the 5600 or 5800X instead. They both perform quite similarly to the 5700X at a lower price, so it might be worth investigating those as well before you commit.
But not everyone has the budget for a whole new AM5 setup. The 5700X3D might be worth considering if you're aiming for the best possible performance without going to AM5.