I'm currently selling my PC to build a new one, and I've selected a Gigabyte WINDFORCE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB GPU and an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz CPU for 1080p gaming. I came across a discussion saying that "bottleneck checkers" aren't reliable, and that benchmarks are a better way to assess performance. I couldn't find any benchmarks I trust for this combo, so I'm hoping to get some insights here.
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With that GPU, it’s smart to keep it at 1080p. You’ll get the best performance there without running into bottlenecks.
It’s almost a given that at some point one of your components will be the restricting factor, but for general gaming at 1080p, your selection should work without major concerns.
There's always going to be some sort of bottleneck, but in your case, the Ryzen 5600X is still a pretty capable CPU. You should be good to go with your setup for 1080p gaming.
Yeah, you could possibly get more FPS with a better processor, particularly in CPU-bound situations. But your current setup should be fine for distinct scenarios like low graphics settings or using DLSS. The 5600X is decent, and the RTX 5060 Ti is not overkill for gaming at 1080p, so it’s a balanced build overall.
Thanks for the insight! I’m trying to stick to a budget, so I appreciate it.
It's not always about a bottleneck. The CPU sends frames to the GPU, and if the CPU can't keep up, that's when you see issues. But your CPU is solid, so you won't really have problems unless you're pushing it hard.