I recently upgraded to an RTX 5060Ti with 16GB, but I'm experiencing a bottleneck with my Ryzen 5 5600G. I'm considering two upgrade paths and could use some advice. Option 1 is to get an Intel 1700 CPU, like the 14600K or 14400K, while sticking with my current 16GB of DDR4 memory. Option 2 is to invest in an AM5 CPU, which offers more newer AMD choices like the 7500 or 7600, but I'd need to buy DDR5 memory, which is quite expensive in my market. The AM5 option would give me room for future upgrades, but it's a stretch financially. Since I've been on AM4 for nearly 8 years, I want a fresh start without breaking the bank. What's the best path considering performance and future-proofing?
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Honestly, I wouldn't rush to upgrade. If your FPS is decent and you're mostly enjoying your games, it might not be worth the trouble. The Intel route could be practical if it fits your budget just right, but don't feel pressured to overclock unless your CPU is truly bottlenecking your performance.
You could just upgrade to a 5700X or 5800X and keep your current motherboard. It should work fine without overheating—people do that all the time! But check if your A320 is up to the task, as pushing newer CPUs might not be the safest bet.
A320 seems a bit weak for those CPUs, though. It's a gamble!
I think you should consider selling your 5600G and upgrade to a 5600 or 5700X since you can actually use your current setup. Alternatively, the Intel 14400F is a solid choice and is pretty affordable right now. The great thing is, your existing A320 motherboard won't limit the performance much with the new GPU either. Honestly, going AM5 and DDR5 right now just seems too pricey, especially with memory costs skyrocketing. Save your wallet and grab a deal if you find one, but stick to what's working for you at the moment!
I hope DDR5 prices drop soon! Do you think there's a chance they'll stabilize?
I'm running a different setup, but my RX6700XT with a Ryzen 5 5600 isn't bottlenecking at higher resolutions. Consider checking if your performance aligns with your expectations. If you're happy and the performance is solid for gaming, maybe hold off on the upgrade for now. You might be fine until AM6 rolls out, which isn’t that far away!
True, the R5 5600 is solid. I think sticking to that option is wise for now, give it another shot!
But I'm hitting some nasty FPS drops in demanding games, like Cyberpunk dropping from 120 to 50. It's a mess!