Considering an upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5800X
Considering an upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5800X
the 5800-x performs well and is a solid gaming CPU. However, increasing the L3 cache would likely improve gaming even more. This is why x3ds are so focused on gaming optimization. Aggregate benchmarks suggest the 5800z could average around 16% better and have a 20% lower TDP, which would aid in cooling under heavy load. This is especially beneficial since the Aurora R14 case doesn’t provide good airflow or thermal performance. While a 5950X with its 96MB L3 cache might seem promising, it tends to overheat and would require an upgraded AIO cooler. I’m opting for a moderate improvement without overhauling the cooling system. I’ve already added a few extra fans. Some benchmark sites indicate the 5900x is outperforming the 7800x by 40%, but that’s likely due to better memory bandwidth, which could make RAM less effective. I expect around 128GB of TRISSS RAM if it comes with DDR3, which should significantly boost gaming performance. This site has consistent gaming benchmarks showing the 5900x leading.
When focusing on gaming, it's important to understand that all Ryzen 9 CPUs feature two CCDs. For optimal performance during games, you should utilize only one of them. The 5900X offers 12 cores and a 64M L3 cache, which is split evenly across the two CCDs. This configuration provides a 5600x(6 cores, 32M L3) setup with increased frequency when gaming.
I agree there will always be newer and better options, and eventually more affordable ones. However, I think future-proofing means having something that will still work well 6, 7, or 8 years from now. My last PC had an Xeon X3 server CPU, a good GPU, plenty of RAM, and could handle current games smoothly without any problems.
Wait until you have access to AM5. With the GPU, a 5700x3d might only be suitable as a lower-end option, unless you're running a game that heavily relies on CPU performance and makes use of its cache.
you'll also notice that the 12 core CPUs perform significantly better for newer titles, which helps reduce stutter in games like Hogwarts Legacy and improves performance in CPU-intensive titles. frame rate isn't the only factor—smooth operation matters more. my benchmark results stayed consistent between 5700x and 5900x, but the main improvement was eliminating stutter across most games.
My RYN 9 5900 is installed. The Nero bench gave me a score nearly 5000 and mentioned I was among 65% of users who tested their suite. I played Cyberpunk 2077 for a while and was getting around 90 FPS. Tomorrow I’ll be installing 128GB Trident Z Neo XMP DDR4 CL16 3200. It will be interesting to see how it improves.
Installing 4 mems isn't beneficial. Gaming tasks require more frequency and less memory size, not larger amounts. You'll easily lose to 3600c14 16Gx2. If you've installed the AMD chipset driver and set CPPC to the driver, you'll see only 6 cores used in CCD0 during games, while the other 6 in CCD1 are idle. Without the AMD chipset driver and CPPC, performance drops even more than with 5600, because threads are spread across different CCDs, causing delays and significantly reducing gaming speed.