I'm currently using an RTX 3060 12GB with a Ryzen 7 5700X and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. I mostly play FPS games, along with several Soulslike and other single-player titles. I want better performance at 1080p with high settings and have no plans to move to 1440p or 4K. Would upgrading the GPU, CPU, or RAM give me the biggest improvement?
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For a graphics upgrade at 1080p, a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB would be a sensible step up without being excessive. A 9070 XT or similar high-end card is more suited to 1440p or 4K and could be held back in some 1080p games by the 5700X.
For a CPU-focused upgrade on the AM4 platform, a Ryzen 7 5800X3D—or the usually better-value 5700X3D—would be a strong choice. The extra cache can noticeably improve frame rates and 1% lows in many games.
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