I'm planning to get a 500Hz 1440p ASUS OLED monitor soon, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade from my Ryzen 7 5800X to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. My main focus is playing Valorant, and I'd like to maintain around 500 FPS at 1440p on low settings. I currently have an AM4 board, so switching to the 5800X3D would be simpler, but if that's not enough to reach my target FPS, I'd have to consider upgrading to an AM5 motherboard and possibly getting a 9800X3D, which is more expensive. Can anyone help me figure out if the 5800X3D is worth the investment?
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Make sure to disable V-Sync and any frame limiters both in and outside the game. Also, turn on an FPS counter to see your current performance with the 5800X. This will give you a good baseline to assess the potential upgrade.
Check out some YouTube videos that showcase benchmarks for your CPU and GPU combo. That could give you a clearer picture of what performance to expect and whether the upgrade makes sense for you.
Your decision really comes down to a few factors: the price of the 5800X3D in your area, what GPU you're using, and the cost of a full AM5 upgrade. Also, consider how much you can sell your old parts for. Once you have those details, the decision will be clearer. Cost is key here!
It’s worth noting that the 5800X3D is pretty hard to find new and can be overpriced on second-hand markets. Instead of this upgrade, you might want to save a bit more for an AM5 setup, given that the older models are becoming less available.
Don't forget to mention your GPU! That’s crucial in figuring out if you can hit those frame rates with your current setup.
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