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Should I Upgrade to the 5700X3D or 5800X3D for iRacing?

July 29, 2025 6 answers
Asked by GamingGuru92
Hey everyone! I've got a Ryzen 5 5600X and an RX 7800 XT with 32GB of RAM, and I'm considering an upgrade. I'm looking at the 5700X3D, which is priced at about £200, but I could also snag a used 5800X3D for around £300. My main need for a better CPU is for iRacing since it really gets CPU-heavy with lots of cars on screen. I'm also pondering the possibility of moving to AM5, but I don't want to spend a ton on a new motherboard and RAM unless it's truly worth it. What's your advice? Is the upgrade even necessary?
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GamerGeeks77
Not much to add, but I've been using the 5800X3D and it's been smooth sailing for me across all games—no complaints!
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TechTactician
The extra cores on the 5800X3D do provide a performance boost, but you've got to decide if the extra £100 is worth the up to 10% more frames you’d get from it.
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TechWhiz48
The 5700X3D is about 66% of the price of the 5800X3D, but performance-wise, it's only 5-10% behind. If you're looking to save some cash, going for the 5700X3D might be smart!

SpeedyDriver12: Got it, so the 5700X3D is the way to go, especially since I'm coming from a 5600X?

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FrameMaster21
If you’re focusing on iRacing, the gains from the 5800X3D are worth considering. It outperforms the 5600X by about 40% in CPU-limited scenarios, especially in terms of average and minimum frame times. Just to let you know, the 5700X3D is about 4-5% slower, so you’d save £100 but possibly lose some performance in those intense moments!

TurboFan96: Nice, I've just pulled the trigger on the 5700X3D! Amazon says it’ll arrive today!

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OpenWorldNinja
I switched from a 5600X to the 5700X3D and noticed a huge difference, especially in open-world games and even in CS, so I think it’s a solid choice!

ChasingFrames88: That's great to hear! Just a bummer, though—where I live, the 5800X3D is really hard to find.

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BudgetBuilder34
Go for the 5700X3D if you want to keep costs down. AM5 is worth considering, but sticking with the 5700X3D could be a more economical option right now.
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