Pros and Cons 5800x to 5950x
Pros and Cons 5800x to 5950x
I'm considering switching from 5800x to 5950x, though it might not be the best move. The upgrade costs around £470. Some people have tried this path—results vary. The main benefit is a modest boost in FPS, but it could delay other upgrades. Concerning temperatures, they’re reported to be challenging to manage. Performance gains aren’t huge, so it may not justify the investment for you. Your current setup already has good cooling with your existing components.
You just mentioned it doesn’t really matter unless you’re willing to invest for the sake of it. That’s the response unless you choose to spend money just to spend it. £470 has countless possibilities... what are you aiming for? What’s the objective? I’m skeptical it comes from an upgrade. The same discussion could appear in a different thread on a 5950x when new Ryzen models arrive. If those new Ryzen are truly significantly better, you might be able to sell your CPU/Motherboard/RAM plus £470 to upgrade to a newer platform—something you’d still need to do if you wanted the next generation of Ryzen CPUs on a 5950x.
This idea seems completely out of place from the start. Yet the personal side often gets ignored. I find value in this kind of activity, which is why I invest in it. If I needed a 5950x just to test a 16-core processor, I wouldn’t hesitate. It’s not always about necessity, though—I can picture others reacting differently.
I'd go ahead with it. I even thought about swapping my 5900x for a 5950, but I doubted it.
I believe you've nailed it perfectly—I really enjoy working on my PC, but honestly, the biggest obstacle is the temperature issues.
It could slow down if your system isn't powerful enough, especially on games with less than 8 cores. Many Zen 3 single-core scores on Geekbench were recorded on a 5800X due to its single-core design.
CCD selection focuses on reduced delay and improved performance at 2000 flicks per second.