Why Am I Not Seeing Performance Gains Upgrading from Ryzen 3800X to 5700X3D?
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I recently upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 3800X to a 5700X3D, expecting to see a significant performance boost based on all the hype. I've run benchmarks using Cinebench R23 and 3DMark (Steel Nomad, Time Spy, Fire Strike Extreme), but my scores are nearly identical, with some even lower. In-game, I haven't noticed any improvement in FPS either. Can anyone explain why this might be happening?
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It's possible that you're hitting a GPU bottleneck, especially if you’re still using a 2070 Super. The 3D cache is great, but in GPU-heavy titles, upgrading the CPU won’t lead to big gains. You should check whether your CPU is underutilized in those games or if you’re maxing out your GPU—running monitoring software can help.
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Not all benchmarks effectively utilize the 3D cache, which might explain the lack of a noticeable improvement. The 5700X3D has lower clock speeds compared to other chips and the performance gains will be more prominent in CPU-bound applications, especially games that can take full advantage of that cache.
_done_for_now: For sure. In practice, games tend to show the performance leap much better than synthetic benchmarks.
~!garden hose: Totally! You won't see the benefits in gaming unless the game is specifically optimized to leverage that extra cache.
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Honestly, the performance difference is sometimes minimal—like 5%—especially if you had a good binned 3800X to begin with. If you're focused mainly on GPU-heavy games, then your CPU upgrade may not provide as much of a benefit. Try testing it on more CPU-bound games to fully gauge the improvements!
+notice the comma!: That's true! Everyone talks about the potential of x3D chips, but it really depends on your use case.
bobsled_17: Right! Subscription to AM5 might be more straightforward for real performance gains.
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In gaming scenarios, the difference should be notable unless something else in your system is limiting performance. From your benchmarks and 99% GPU usage in Borderlands 3, it seems like your CPU isn’t the bottleneck here. You should see a larger difference once you upgrade your GPU too!
ANTENNA.gain: Yeah, once you swap that GPU, you'll likely notice the 5700X3D shine in CPU-intensive games.
countertop_tile: Definitely! The upgrade will be most visible in 1% lows, improving overall gameplay experience.
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canvas stretcher: Exactly. If your GPU usage is at 99%, then you're going to be limited by that rather than the CPU.
museum!membership: Yeah, benchmarks often don’t reflect real game performance. You need to look at actual gameplay to see the difference.