Better consider purchasing the 5800X3D at 270 € now or risk losing your MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon if you wait.
Better consider purchasing the 5800X3D at 270 € now or risk losing your MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon if you wait.
Sure, the main idea is clearly in the title. I’m considering getting a 5800X3d now rather than doing a full upgrade next year. It’s a solid CPU, but I suspect my motherboard might be nearing the end of its life after five years, so a complete upgrade seems like a better option.
I plan to upgrade next year. The transition from DDR4 to DDR5 will provide better longevity and performance. The newer chips offer significant improvements. I considered a smaller upgrade but decided against it for now. A larger upgrade costs more upfront but delivers superior results and lasts longer than frequent small changes. Skip the middle option and save money over time (this depends on your budget—don’t overspend!).
Here are the remaining details. These factors help decide whether a 5800X3D is necessary. I've reviewed your profile and confirmed the recommendations. A 6800XT works well with your setup, while a 7800X3D might struggle at 1080p. The 5600X is limiting performance, and with only 16GB RAM, you're at risk of bottlenecks.
RAM 32gb 3400Mhz mainboard MSI X370 gaming GPU AsRock RX6950XT power supply Enermax Revolution D.F. 850W CPU cooler deepcool Lt720 360mm ai o the lag in PCIe 4.0 is my main worry for future use with this board
I use it at 1440p ultra wide—it works well in most games, though not great for CS2. I didn’t switch to the 6950XT directly; my 6800XT stopped working and I received a refund. Prices have dropped so much that I got the 6950XT for just 10 € instead of getting the refund.
Well, your profile mentioned a 1080p display, not a newer one. I had no idea. The 5800X3D would be beneficial for you. Similar to a 7700X or 13600K. The 5950X is essentially two 5800X units combined, which accounts for the lack of performance boost compared to a 5600 in many games—especially those that don't fully utilize six cores or more. A 5800X3D, however, represents a fundamentally different gaming experience. Once I learned more about your setup, I can say the 5800X3D would provide better performance in non-multithreaded games and significantly enhance overall smoothness. Picture eliminating frame drops. That's the main advantage.