I've been researching CPU prices for weeks to decide whether to stick with AM4 or upgrade to AM5, and I've narrowed it down to two options. I'm looking at a Used 5800XT for ~$200 or a 5700X3D for ~$400. My goal is to hit a reliable 60 frames at 1440p on demanding games like Battlefield 6, Escape from Tarkov, and Grey Zone. Currently, my setup includes a Ryzen 5 3600X, a 5070 Ti, and 32GB of RAM. What do you think?
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You might want to consider a good deal on the 5600 as well. It's a decent chip that can still handle a 5070 Ti at 1440p. Spending $400 on the X3D seems a bit excessive right now.
I grabbed a 5800XT when it was priced around $180 last year, and it has worked fine for me. Sure, the X3D is better but the XT is solid for now, and it's enough to get to AM6 later.
If you're looking to extend the life of your AM4 setup, the X3D might be your best bet. It's more future-proof, and you’ll likely get better performance over time.
I have a 5800XT paired with a 5070 Ti. It'll do well for 1440p, but in CPU-heavy games, you might still experience some bottlenecking. It should still get you over 60fps easily at ultra settings, though.
I've heard that the performance advantage of the X3D over the XT isn't as significant at 1440p, and for double the price, it might not be worth it. The XT is already a major upgrade over your 3600X.
Thanks for your input! I definitely need to do more research on the numbers.
With some patience, you could find that 5700X3D for less than $400. I've seen the 5800XT drop to around $150 several times, so it could be worth waiting it out.
Just a heads up, the 5800XT can bottleneck your 5070 Ti in demanding titles. The X3D is really made for setups around that tier, so keep that in mind if you want to maximize your performance.
Honestly, neither price is fantastic, but I'd recommend the 5800XT. It's a solid choice and should give you a good performance boost without breaking the bank.
That’s what I’m starting to lean toward too, the more I think about it.
I figured the XT might help relieve some of the bottleneck I’m experiencing, plus I could save that extra cash for an AM5 upgrade later.