I'm trying to figure out the best upgrade path for my gaming PC. Currently, I have a Ryzen 5 5600X paired with an RX 6700 XT, and I usually play at 1440p. The main issue I'm facing is that in World of Warcraft, especially during raids with over 20 players, my FPS plummets to sometimes below 30. I have two upgrade options in mind:
1. **Stay on AM4** and get a second-hand Ryzen 7 5700X3D for around €300, which is slightly cheaper and seems like a budget-friendly option. I would then consider upgrading my GPU in the future.
2. **Switch to AM5** and buy a new platform with something like a Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, which would involve getting a new CPU, motherboard, DDR5 RAM, and a new GPU. This route is much more expensive overall.
Right now, I'm leaning towards sticking with AM4 for financial reasons, but I'm concerned about investing in what some might consider a 'dead' platform. Is it worth it to upgrade to the 5700X3D or should I go all-in and transition to AM5? I'd particularly appreciate insights from those who also play WoW or have gone through similar upgrade decisions.
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If you're mostly playing WoW, sticking with AM4 might be the better choice for now. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D won't give you a colossal upgrade over your 5600X—maybe a 10-15 FPS increase. However, the extra cache is beneficial in CPU-heavy scenarios like raids, so you might see noticeable improvements in gameplay smoothness. Just keep an eye on your addons since they can also significantly affect FPS. But, if you're thinking about a budget-friendly upgrade and can make the 5700X3D work for you while saving for AM5 later, it could be a decent stopgap solution.
Yeah, especially since WoW can be quite CPU-heavy during raids. I think you might be in for a pleasant surprise with the 5700X3D, particularly if you’re upgrading other components later on.