Consider the benefits of upgrading to 5950X versus sticking with 3950X.

REDWARHD
Junior Member

09-06-2020, 05:48 AM

Your plan is set for buying 6900XT. Upgrading to 5950X from 3950X doesn’t seem necessary unless there’s a specific advantage you need.

REDWARHD

09-06-2020, 05:48 AM #1

Your plan is set for buying 6900XT. Upgrading to 5950X from 3950X doesn’t seem necessary unless there’s a specific advantage you need.

kate484803
Member

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09-06-2020, 07:54 AM

You're asking whether the differences between models like the 6900XT and 6800XT, or the 5950X and 3950X are significant enough to justify choosing one over the other. It depends on your specific needs and priorities.

kate484803

09-06-2020, 07:54 AM #2

BHLxNJx
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09-06-2020, 08:33 PM

Unless you're spending a fortune, upgrading now isn't wise. Give it time beyond one generation. According to benchmarks, the advantages of SAM aren't substantial enough to justify moving from Zen 2 (SAM adds roughly 5 fps... quite a jump.)

BHLxNJx

09-06-2020, 08:33 PM #3

gdog557
Member

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09-07-2020, 02:38 AM

Unless you really require the performance boosts from Zen 3, the difference doesn’t justify an upgrade.

gdog557

09-07-2020, 02:38 AM #4

Unless you really require the performance boosts from Zen 3, the difference doesn’t justify an upgrade.

primoalanchris
Member

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09-07-2020, 05:23 PM

To serve as a guide for understanding.

primoalanchris

09-07-2020, 05:23 PM #5

To serve as a guide for understanding.

SuperSheep05
Junior Member

09-07-2020, 06:25 PM

Thank you for your helpful answers. Feel free to share additional thoughts whenever you're ready!

SuperSheep05

09-07-2020, 06:25 PM #6

Thank you for your helpful answers. Feel free to share additional thoughts whenever you're ready!

Slay
Junior Member

09-09-2020, 01:10 PM

What should you do immediately to get faster? What are the limitations you see? Which monitor specifications interest you? If you had a 144Hz or much lower, how would an extra 20-50fps help...very little.

Slay

09-09-2020, 01:10 PM #7

SirDerpyTurtle
Junior Member

09-10-2020, 10:44 PM

Hello, I'm working on development, video editing, and gaming with two monitors (freesync). I have a 29" ultrawide LG and a 38" ultrawide Acer, both running at 75Hz. In my view, will the SAM make a noticeable difference overall?

SirDerpyTurtle

09-10-2020, 10:44 PM #8

xIcyFlames
Junior Member

09-11-2020, 01:41 AM

Please let someone know if you'd like to add a comment.

xIcyFlames

09-11-2020, 01:41 AM #9

Please let someone know if you'd like to add a comment.

beichner
Senior Member

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09-11-2020, 02:39 AM

#10

Still not resolved. Numerous issues affecting many users. Odd that a few reviewers ignore these problems. I switched from 3950X to 5950X, but my PC keeps restarting and crashing even with default settings. Others face the same trouble. Likely related to a bad AMD batch and missing mainboard support. Unknowns here.

beichner

09-11-2020, 02:39 AM #10