I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 5600G with an RX 7600 for mostly CPU-based games. I'm considering upgrading my CPU to a Ryzen 7 5700 X3D. Is this upgrade likely to bottleneck my system, particularly regarding the GPU? I want to ensure there's no stuttering due to the CPU bottlenecking the GPU, especially since that's what I'm experiencing now.
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Honestly, don't stress too much about bottlenecks. As long as your CPU isn't running at 100% during gameplay, you should be fine with that upgrade. Enjoy your new setup!
Check out this calculator to get a better idea of potential bottlenecks in your current setup: https://pc-builds.com/bottleneck-calculator/. It can give you some useful insights.
'Bottleneck' is a term that gets tossed around a lot but doesn't always mean what people think. As long as your CPU is not maxed out, you're likely in good shape. An upgrade is always nice; whether you'll see a huge change depends on your specific games and settings. That's the reality, unfortunately!
If you don't really need onboard graphics, maybe consider switching to a non-G CPU for a bit more performance.
Exactly, as long as your CPU keeps pace with your GPU, you should be good. Don’t overthink it!