Is Upgrading from Ryzen 5 3600 to 5800 Worth It?

If the 5800 X3D is hard to find, consider looking for a used one. I bought mine from a local site and it's been fantastic for months. I don't plan to replace it anytime soon. Just be cautious about the second-hand market—costs can vary a lot by location!

You can snag a 5900XT with 16 cores for under $300, which is a solid deal. I'd consider upgrading to that, but honestly, sticking with your existing setup might be a good move unless you find a really good deal on something like a 9070XT. Just weigh the costs and benefits of upgrading right now.

If you go for a 5000 series CPU, you're likely to see a big performance boost. Folks are really raving about the X3D chips for gaming. If you have room in your budget, I definitely recommend grabbing a 5800 series chip. You might even think about a GPU upgrade, like getting a 9070XT or a 5070Ti—your current platform has plenty of potential! Personally, I wouldn't jump to AM5 either since you're fine where you are for now.

The 5800X is currently a great value if you're in the UK, but you should only upgrade if the price difference from a 5600X is minimal. You'll see about a 20% increase in gaming performance compared to your 3600, so it's a jump, but not massive. As for the X3D, it's known as the top dog for gaming performance—definitely misunderstood if people are saying it's not worth it!