Choose between AM4 and AM5 upgrades.
Choose between AM4 and AM5 upgrades.
Hello, I'm using a Ryzen 5 3600 at 4.1 GHz with an RTX 3080 and 16 GB of 3600 MHz RAM. I mostly play in 4K, which generally runs smoothly at 60-120fps. However, I found that Ark Survival Ascended isn't playable anymore. Adjusting settings or resolution doesn't help. I'm seeing around 20-80fps, but crashes and low performance make it unsustainable. I suspect the CPU or RAM might be limiting things. Sometimes it's the CPU under full load or RAM at high usage. I'm unsure if upgrading is necessary. Would switching to a B550 with Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 32 GB RAM be better, or should I consider an AM5 setup with B650, 32 GB RAM and either Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 5 9600X? I haven't followed tech news in the last two years, so I'm not sure what to choose. /Zamplex
What motherboard are you currently using? Switching to the same model from your family isn't ideal—stick with what you have if possible. The 5800X3D is a bit too expensive for the job. The 5700X3D offers solid performance on the AM4 platform. If you're near a Microcenter, I'd recommend checking out AM5 options. It really depends on your budget. You can gain more RAM and a stronger CPU, so your spending will decide whether you're saving money or investing in a complete system. Of course, the longer upgrade path comes at a cost, but that trade-off isn't always positive.
the 5600x3d isn't necessarily better for gaming compared to the 5700x3d. all three are quite expensive. at this stage, it might be smarter to opt for a regular GPU instead of a 3D chip, as it offers better value. a 4-6% boost in FPS isn't worth the extra 150-250 dollars.
You're already on am4. As long as you're not on an a320 board or similar, you could definitely upgrade just your CPU and leave the motherboard behind. This would save you money compared to moving to am5. You could choose a 5600x or 5700x3d and be quite satisfied with it.
A few days ago, OhYou mentioned the 5600x3D might be preferable to the 5700x3D for gaming, but they’re all quite expensive. At this stage, it seems cheaper to opt for a regular 3D chip instead of paying extra. A 4-6% boost in frames isn’t worth the 150-250 USD price difference. The 5600XD3 is only slightly less powerful than the 5700X3D, which is about comparable to the 5800X3D. The stacked cache design also adds value beyond just speed. If you focus solely on frame rate gains, you might overlook the advantages of these advanced chips.
I'm unsure if CPU metrics really matter for this game or UE5 titles since I experienced high CPU even at 4K resolution with a 14900K and RTX 4080. The biggest boost in performance came from updating my 4080 drivers to the newer versions after Nvidia's 50 series release. Previously, I had to lower settings and rely on DLSS Ultra to maintain above 100 FPS, sometimes reaching 120 FPS. After the driver update, I can achieve medium-high settings with similar frame rates. It's possible the game remains CPU-intensive due to demanding AI and other features, even at 4K. If you're considering buying this game, don't rely solely on theoretical improvements—watch YouTube reviews with your actual hardware to get a realistic idea. If your RAM is nearly full (around 97%), that's likely the main constraint, especially with only 16GB.