I've been hearing everywhere about how upgrading to the Ryzen 5700X3D is definitely worth it, with lots of users reporting a big boost in performance. However, after running benchmarks on Cinebench R23 and several 3DMark tests (Steel Nomad, TimeSpy, Firestrike Extreme), I noticed that my scores are almost identical—some even worse than my previous setup! I haven't tracked exact in-game performance yet, but my frame rates don't seem to have improved either. So what gives? Does anyone know why I'm not seeing any upgrades?
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With the hardware you're using, it makes sense that you aren't seeing much improvement. The performance increase moving from the 3800X to the 5700X3D can be minimal—like only about 5%. If your previous CPU was a good model, it might not be a huge leap. The 1% lows in gaming will show the most difference rather than average FPS alone, but if your games are GPU-limited at 99% utilization, that's where your focus should be next.
Yeah, I wouldn't overestimate the difference in benchmarks. Real-world performance is where it counts!
It’s important to realize that actual gaming performance is where you might actually see a difference. Benchmarks don’t always translate to better FPS in games. From what you described, your Cinebench scores seem fine, but if you’re still hitting high GPU utilization while gaming, the CPU upgrade won't help much unless you’re playing CPU-bound games.
You should also consider an upgrade for your GPU in the near future to see the complete benefits from your new CPU!
Totally agree! In fact, if you're running games that are more dependent on the GPU, upgrading the CPU alone won't give you the significant FPS boost you're waiting for.
It seems like you're comparing benchmarks that might not reflect your real gaming experience. The 5700X3D is equipped with that fancy 3D cache, which can significantly help in scenarios where CPU performance is crucial. However, if you're running GPU-heavy games and your GPU is powerful enough, like your 2070 Super, you might not see much change. It’s all about the balance between CPU and GPU utilization. If your GPU is maxed out, the CPU won't make much difference in performance.
Exactly! You may need to check if you're CPU-bound or GPU-bound. If your GPU is fully utilized, then that's where the bottleneck is.
Also, keep in mind that not all benchmarks leverage the 3D cache well. You should look at real gaming performance instead.
That’s a great point! A solid GPU upgrade could unlock more potential from your new CPU.