Evaluate the benefits of increasing resolution from 3700x to 5700x. Consider performance, quality, and intended use.
Evaluate the benefits of increasing resolution from 3700x to 5700x. Consider performance, quality, and intended use.
After seeing the 5700x news… I was thinking about upgrading my 3700x to 5700x, but will I get/see that much of a difference/benefit from it? 5700x performance is expected to be above 5600x and below 5800x I mainly use my rig for video/photo editing (Photoshop + filmora + camtasia studio + obs) & general work (excel + word + access) + 1080p - 1440p 60fps gaming occasionally So guys do you think 5700x performance is worth the upgrade? or better keep the 3700x and wait for ryzen 6000 - 7000?
I believe the upgrade isn't substantial enough. For reaching the 5000 series, moving to a Ryzen 9 would be better. The 5700X offers just a slight boost. Sticking around for upcoming releases seems like the wisest choice.
It wouldn't make sense to sell the old one, but if it doesn't bother you, calculate the value of your 3700x in your area and assess whether the savings justify an upgrade. Performance improvements likely won't be significant. Ultimately, it's a personal choice—saving a few minutes daily on editing might be worth the cost for you.
If finances weren’t an issue, I’d be happy. Upgrading from Zen 2 to Zen 3 was a solid step. My 5600X swapped in for the 3600XT and I’ve stayed loyal. The 5900X is a powerful machine. Keep in mind your real requirements for CPUs. While 12 cores are appealing and the performance boost is impressive, do you truly need that many? Especially if you mainly browse forums or play games? My system has some high-end fans, and they’re handling everything smoothly. As I get older, the noise bothers me a bit, but my 5600X works just fine. I’ve set it to boost at 4800. For the 5900X, I increased it to 5100.
I use a 3900X now, which is an improvement over the older 2600. Upgrading further to something like a 5900X doesn’t seem necessary for me. The main question is whether my current CPU meets my requirements. I’d consider the price-performance trade-off and whether the gains would matter for gaming. With my 3900X and 6600Xt, I’ve managed to play most games at 1080p without issues. Unless I push to 1440p or higher, I don’t think a CPU upgrade would be worthwhile.
3700x is definitely a solid chip, and I'm pleased with it. However, I thought it might be wise to use the current platform now before the new one launches. It's a final push for AM4—AM5 will need a different motherboard and possibly DDR5 RAM, which I’m not sure about. Maybe I’ll follow your advice and hold onto the 3700x until the 7000 series arrives.
This was what I considered after giving it another look. The gap between 5800x and 5700x usually mirrors the contrast seen with 3800x and 3700x. This suggests that the span from 3700x to 5700x is probably about 10 to 20 percent higher, while the 5900x appears to be overvalued locally... Around 550 to 650 dollars.
It's frustrating having to trade in the old model just to get the new one. In my area, the used 3700x typically fetches between $140 and $200. Switching to the 5700x would likely cost me around $100 at most. That's a big jump in performance compared to the previous version.
You're correct... I don't require 12 cores; 8 suffices for my current tasks. The range of 3700x to 3800x works well for me, and pushing to 5800x is noticeable. Upgrading to 5800x is definitely visible, but 5700x seems less obvious since it stays above 3700x by about 10-20%.