Choose between an Intel Core i7-14700K and a AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for your build.
Choose between an Intel Core i7-14700K and a AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for your build.
You have two choices for upgrading your system. Option 1 keeps your current setup with an i7 14700k, but you need to confirm if your existing RAM and motherboard can support it. Option 2 suggests switching to a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with a new ASUS board and DDR5 RAM, which offers better future compatibility despite being pricier. Consider performance needs versus budget when deciding.
Check if your display supports 4K or 1440p. If yes, maintain your CPU. For 1080p models, consider upgrading to a 7800X3D PCPartPicker Part List CPU. The motherboard should be an ASRock B650 LiveMixer ATX AM5 model. RAM recommendation is G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB DDR5-5600 CL28 ($103.99). All costs listed include shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts. Prices were generated by PCPartPicker on January 2, 2024.
It's 1440p resolution. I observed lower GPU utilization in games like MW3 (around 85-90%) compared to Cold War (near 99%). I assumed the issue was a CPU bottleneck.