I'm looking to upgrade from my Ryzen 5 3500X to something better as I'm experiencing stuttering in newer games like Horizon Zero Dawn remaster, Battlefield 6, and God of War Ragnarök. I want to stick with the AM4 socket during this RAM crisis. How significant is the difference in gaming performance between the Ryzen 7 5700X and the Ryzen 5 5600X, particularly with the extra cores? Also, is the 5700X a better investment for the future? I've got an RX 6750 XT and 16GB DDR4 RAM.
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Yes, those extra 2 cores can really help in many gaming scenarios, and it's good for future-proofing your setup. Even if some games don't utilize more than 6 cores now, it can make a difference in processor-heavy tasks like streaming or running intensive applications alongside gaming.
Before switching CPUs, make sure to update your motherboard BIOS. If you can swing it, go for the 5700X, but if you're tight on budget, the 5600X is still a strong choice. Also, consider bumping your RAM to 32GB, as that could alleviate some bottlenecks you're experiencing in newer games.
Exactly! For multi-tasking and future titles, the extra cores are definitely a nice cushion.