I'm currently gaming at 1440p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and an RTX 4070, and I'm thinking about upgrading my CPU. My budget is around 300 AUD, and I found the Ryzen 7 5700X priced at about 280 AUD, which fits perfectly. I mainly play demanding titles like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077, and I'm looking for a smoother gaming experience with more stable FPS and less CPU bottleneck. Are there any better CPU alternatives in this price range that would pair well with my 4070?
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Upgrading to the Ryzen 7 5700X gives you two more cores, but honestly, that's not a huge upgrade for gaming performance. If you're after something that really boosts your gaming experience, the 5700X3D could be better due to its larger cache, or consider moving to a newer platform for better single-core performance. But those options will likely cost more than your budget.
I just want something better, not necessarily a massive upgrade. Just feels like my CPU is holding me back.