I'm in a bit of a bind trying to upgrade my PC. It's tough to find parts at decent prices these days, and while I plan to eventually overhaul my whole setup, I won't be able to build a new AM5 rig anytime soon with RAM prices being so high. Right now, I'm eyeing a 5070ti that's in stock for MSRP – which feels rare! Here are my current specs that I'll likely stick with for a while:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600G
- Motherboard: B450 Auros Pro Wifi Rev. 1.x
- RAM: DDR4 32GB at 2,400MHz
- Power Supply: Asrock 650W Gold 80+
- GPU (to be replaced soon): RX 6600.
How significant will the bottleneck be with my current CPU when paired with the 5070ti?
3 Answers
The Ryzen 5 5600G will hold you back a bit when paired with the RTX 5070ti. Expect lower fps compared to someone using a better CPU. Some games will show more impact than others. If you can get the 5070ti for MSRP, I’d say grab it! Just keep in mind, you can always upgrade your CPU later for better performance.
Exactly! I think it’s worth getting the GPU now and upgrading the CPU when it’s feasible.
Honestly, you'll likely still see a big improvement moving from the RX 6600 to the 5070ti, bottleneck or not. Expect decent performance at 1080p, and even 1440p in most cases. The CPU upgrade can wait since you’ll enjoy games more with the better GPU now, and then later, when you find the right parts, you can boost your CPU as well.
Exactly! You're still getting a huge step-up in performance. Just remember to keep an eye out for a solid PSU upgrade later.
For sure! Just make the upgrade when you can, and don’t stress too much about the bottleneck right now.
The 5600G might have been just fine for a 3070 Ti but you’ll definitely face some bottleneck with the 5070ti. Just keep in mind that the more demanding games, especially with ray tracing on, will push it further. Ideally, you should look into upgrading both the CPU and GPU together, or consider a less powerful GPU for now.
Yeah, PCIe 3.0 on the G variant is a downside, but it’s not the end of the world. Just be prepared to upgrade soon if you really want to unleash that GPU.
Don’t forget about your PSU; a 650W may not be enough for a 5070ti if you're overclocking!
Totally agree! I just switched from a 1080ti to a 5070 with an Intel 8700k, and while I do notice some bottlenecking at 1440p, it's still a solid upgrade overall.