Considering the potential value of achieving a 5900x during the wait for AM5 second-gen processors
Considering the potential value of achieving a 5900x during the wait for AM5 second-gen processors
Right now I got a 3800x on a TUF X570 Gaming Plus and I’m wondering if it would be worth it to get a 5900x or something similar while I wait for AM5’s second generation (skipping first generation because people have been saying that DDR5 is going to be crazy expensive on launch, and DDR4’s gradual price increase seems to corroborate) I don’t exactly trust AM5’s first generation CPUs to be perfect either, and I fully expect LGA 1700’s first few generations to be a complete flop, what with what we’ve seen with Intel’s 11th generation CPUs. I am aware that I’m making some major assumptions here when asking this question, just wondering what you all think would be worth it? Main uses are going to be playing demanding games as well as some creative stuff (think 3D modeling, Unity creation, and video editing) Full specs: R7 3800x, EVGA 3070 FTW3, TUF X570-Gaming Plus, 32gb 3600mhz CL16, EK AIO 360mm in P400a
Thanks for updating it! I’m still getting familiar with these forums (your account age is visible). It’s holding up, but I’m mainly concerned about upcoming games that rely heavily on CPU before a good next-gen CPU is available at a reasonable price. Cyberpunk and MS Flight Sim are known for their poor performance, while Cold War does better but still struggles compared to those titles. The 3800x should handle it, though not as smoothly as I’d prefer. Also, the extra rendering speed in Unity and Blender with the 5900x would be a nice bonus.
I’d keep the 3800x. The 5900x should fall in price before AM5 arrives. You might also find a better deal on a used one when it’s time. Even if you budget 1 gen a year, you’re looking at about two years ahead. A lot can shift in just two years. Just check out what happened last year and see how much changed.
I included a note about my assumptions. People generally think about how practical this idea is. I thought about using an older model when needed, but realized that such chances might only appear after the hardware becomes outdated. We don’t know how long this shortage will continue—though since the 5600x and 5800x are now more common in stock, it’s hard to picture it lasting much longer in CPU availability.
You're feeling uncertain about the right upgrade path. With a 2700X, the 5800X seems like a natural next step, especially since your CPU is running smoothly. The 3800X could be another solid option if you want to stay ahead of upcoming titles. There aren't any games outside Microsoft's Flight Sim that would require such a powerful setup right now.
Looking at the options, I’m leaning toward 3700X or 3800X since I heard the 5800X gets very hot. I’m avoiding 5600X and 5900X. A 3000X or 3800X seems more practical for a smooth upgrade path. I just want to switch to a new GPU (3070 or 3080) without worrying about performance issues.
3800x and 5800x perform similarly at high loads. A good cooler fitting the TDP should suffice. For extra caution, consider a Dark Rock Pro 4 or comparable model.