Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my system and I need some advice. I bought an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and paired it with an AMD 6750XT. My motherboard supports PCIe 4.0, but my CPU only runs at PCIe 3.0. I've been enjoying the performance, but I'm wondering if switching to a CPU that supports PCIe 4.0 would make a significant difference for my gaming experience. Right now, my setup includes an Asus Tuf B550M Plus motherboard, the 5600G CPU, the 6750XT GPU, an EVGA 650W PSU, and Kingston Fury 32GB RAM. I'll also need to upgrade my PSU if I switch CPUs. Should I make the move, or is it not really worth the hassle?
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Yes, upgrading could help, but if you're not having issues, I wouldn't stress it. Just enjoy your current setup and game on!
Honestly, it sounds like you're fine as is. PCIe 3.0 vs 4.0 won't make a huge difference right now, probably around 1%-3% performance increase. Your PSU is sufficient for your current setup, so just enjoy your gaming!
Also, just out of curiosity, is your GPU using 8 lanes or 16 lanes? If it’s 16 lanes, that could change things a bit. My GPU runs on an older PCIe 3.0 motherboard, and I haven't felt the need to update yet!
Got it! If it's 16 lanes, you're set for performance either way. Just weigh your upgrade options based on your budget!
Keep in mind that besides the PCIe generation, the 5600G has less cache than the regular 5600 or 5600X. If you do decide to upgrade, a 5600 or even a 5800XT could be worth the investment. Check out the price comparisons on CPUs; sometimes they're really close!
Upgrading isn't necessary, especially if you're already getting good performance. You might even consider undervolting your existing setup for a slight boost. Check out this YouTube video for a direct comparison of PCIe 3.0 vs 4.0 performance with your GPU [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8l0idw5x58).
It's using 16 lanes and the manufacturer says it's compatible with PCIe 4.0, which is partly why I'm thinking of upgrading my CPU.