Hey folks, I'm thinking about upgrading my setup. Right now, I'm running a Ryzen 5700G with a 5070Ti and have 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Initially, I was planning to move to AM5, but given recent events, I'm reconsidering that. My main issue is understanding how the 5700G holds up when paired with a dedicated GPU. I've heard it has a smaller L3 cache and that some processing goes to the integrated GPU. Would switching to an RX 5800 XT really offer only about 10% better performance? If that's the case, I might just hold off and wait for better pricing.
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Honestly, if your system isn't giving you any issues, there's no need to rush into an upgrade. Just keep enjoying your setup until you really need to change something. Check out some benchmarks to see how your CPU fits into the performance spectrum.
The most significant gain would be in reducing microstutter thanks to the larger L3 cache you'll get in a new CPU, plus the slight boost from PCIe 4.0. The integrated GPU will be disabled too, which can help performance without drawing much power.
If you're already using a 5070Ti, I’d recommend upgrading to a 5700X3D or 5800X3D if you're into FPS games. Those CPUs can really shine in that area compared to the 5700G.
Massive improvements in gaming probably won't happen with just a CPU swap. I'd suggest holding off until RAM prices drop and you can save up for a better AM5 setup later on.
The 5700G does curb the performance of PCI Express 3, which could limit your GPU and SSD capabilities. You’ll definitely feel a notable difference if you switch to something like the 5800XT.
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