No, the 5600x won't block the 3080.
No, the 5600x won't block the 3080.
You're considering a PC build within a $2000 budget. The 5600X and 3080 components fit your budget, but you're concerned about performance bottlenecks. If the 5600X limits the 3080's capabilities, switching to a 5800X might be better, though it could delay your gaming plans. You're aiming for 1080p at maximum settings with titles like RDR2, CSGO, GTA 5, Apex, Cyberpunk, Division 1 & 2, and Dirt (144hz). The 5900X is out of your budget due to timing constraints.
You're planning a build around the 6800XT and aiming for 1080p resolution. Expect high frame rates—potentially exceeding 144hz—and consider 1440p at 144hz for smoother visuals. Verify your monitor setup to ensure it can handle the performance without bottlenecks.
Zen 3 currently provides the quickest CPUs, only models with more than 5600x cores offer better performance, while bottlenecks at 144Hz are uncommon. In shooters it's around 5%, and in games like MSFS it reaches about 10% to 10% on the 5950x. Intel CPUs perform roughly 10% better in RDR2, which is the only title where they lead. An overclocked 5600x on an x570 Dark Hero can sometimes be the top choice for certain games because it has fewer cores and higher boost potential. I’d just pick the 5600x and ignore any possible bottlenecks.
It could be that the 5600x caused a slowdown for the 3080, but no major improvement is expected...
The 5600x performs better than an i9 10900K in games, which makes sense. I wouldn't choose 6 cores since a game can demand up to 90% CPU usage, while with 8 or 16 cores it would only require 20%-60%. From my experience, pushing to 100% often caused issues—specifically, the CPU struggled with RGB lighting on my Corsair K70 keyboard, causing noticeable stuttering. Steve from GamersNexus mentioned that a 5600X meets gaming needs according to recent charts, but I think there are additional factors to take into account.