I'm currently using a Ryzen 5700G and I'm planning to upgrade my GPU to either a 9060XT with 16GB or a 5060Ti with 16GB next month. I'm curious to know if I should expect any significant bottlenecks with these upgrades. Also, would it make sense to switch to a 5800X3D later on? Just to add, I game at a resolution of 3440x1440 with a refresh rate of 165Hz, primarily on titles like The Last of Us Part I/II and Forza with settings cranked up as high as possible.
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You might experience a minor bottleneck. Grab the new GPU and then benchmark some games that have been tested to see if there's a noticeable FPS difference. That should give you a better idea of performance!
Honestly, it’s tough to say without knowing specifics about the games and resolution. Just upgrade your GPU and check the utilization when you do. If you see any bottleneck issues, then consider a CPU upgrade. Spending around $250-$300 on a 5800X3D might not be worth it when you could get an AM5 setup for about $350 that includes the Ryzen 7600, a motherboard, and 32GB of RAM!
Haha yeah, I should have mentioned that!
The 9060XT will likely pair better with the 5700G because it runs on PCIe Gen 3, while the 5060Ti may not perform as well due to that limitation. Just a heads up, finding a 5800X3D could be tricky since it's out of production and priced high; the 5700X3D offers better value if you decide to upgrade!
At 1440p and 4K, the CPU really doesn’t impact performance as much. With either the 9060XT or the 5060Ti, you should be fine. You can always upgrade the CPU later if you notice any issues after the GPU upgrade. Just a heads up though, it might be hard to find a 5800X3D; you’ll probably end up opting for a 5700X3D instead!
At 3440x1440, you probably won’t notice anything major. Generally, in AAA gaming, the GPU tends to be the bottleneck rather than the CPU, so you’re likely good with your setup!
Yeah, I figured I wouldn't hit max FPS for AAA titles. Are there ways to balance settings to maximize both CPU and GPU usage?
Thanks for the tip!