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CPU Swap

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Alpacas_FTW
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05-20-2022, 05:18 PM
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I’m testing the Ryzen 7 3700X with a 6650xt GPU. Would switching to a Ryzen 5 5600X improve my gaming experience? I’ve heard some sources suggest the 5600x is better for games, but how much would it actually help? And is the upgrade worth the cost?
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Alpacas_FTW
05-20-2022, 05:18 PM #1

I’m testing the Ryzen 7 3700X with a 6650xt GPU. Would switching to a Ryzen 5 5600X improve my gaming experience? I’ve heard some sources suggest the 5600x is better for games, but how much would it actually help? And is the upgrade worth the cost?

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NanoFyre
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05-21-2022, 02:26 AM
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Received about +15% IPC on a 5000 vs 3000, which could boost around 10% speed in gaming or light tasks. Switching from 8 to 6 cores might stop extra gains when fully loaded. It’s not the best upgrade—consider a 5800X3D instead, more costly but with greater performance improvements.
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NanoFyre
05-21-2022, 02:26 AM #2

Received about +15% IPC on a 5000 vs 3000, which could boost around 10% speed in gaming or light tasks. Switching from 8 to 6 cores might stop extra gains when fully loaded. It’s not the best upgrade—consider a 5800X3D instead, more costly but with greater performance improvements.

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johnitipek
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06-07-2022, 06:42 PM
#3
These processors work well together for a solid gaming experience at 1080p.
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johnitipek
06-07-2022, 06:42 PM #3

These processors work well together for a solid gaming experience at 1080p.

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Mastermine_J
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06-08-2022, 03:27 AM
#4
Sure, it could work well if you upgrade to 5600x or 5800x in the coming years with the 6650xt.
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Mastermine_J
06-08-2022, 03:27 AM #4

Sure, it could work well if you upgrade to 5600x or 5800x in the coming years with the 6650xt.

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jrobbs7
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06-08-2022, 05:06 AM
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PDifolco mentioned the 5600x wouldn’t offer much improvement. Regardless, a CPU upgrade seems unlikely anytime soon. The 3700x remains fully suitable for gaming.
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jrobbs7
06-08-2022, 05:06 AM #5

PDifolco mentioned the 5600x wouldn’t offer much improvement. Regardless, a CPU upgrade seems unlikely anytime soon. The 3700x remains fully suitable for gaming.

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MetMorfin_YT
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06-10-2022, 01:39 AM
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Hey everyone!
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MetMorfin_YT
06-10-2022, 01:39 AM #6

Hey everyone!