Hey everyone! I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3600 and I want to upgrade my CPU. I'm looking to skip the AM5 platform for now. I'm considering either the Ryzen 7 5700X3D or the Ryzen 7 5800X. The 5800X is about $100 cheaper than the 5700X3D. I mainly play games, so I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance!
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Honestly, the price of the 5700X3D is climbing, making it harder to recommend. It's about $295 right now, while you can get a Ryzen 7600X and a new motherboard for around $360. If you keep an eye out, you might find better deals on used parts.
I'd go with the 5700X3D if you're focused on gaming. The performance boost is noticeable. But if you can put that $100 savings towards something else like a better GPU, that might be a smarter move.
I personally think a used 5700X3D is a solid buy if you can find one.