R5 5500 and R5 5600(x) compare favorably to the R7 1700 in terms of value improvements
R5 5500 and R5 5600(x) compare favorably to the R7 1700 in terms of value improvements
I purchased my R7 1700 in March 2017 after replacing my 3770K. It has worked well for years, but it’s showing clear signs of aging now, especially since I upgraded my GPU recently. I’m considering a fifth-generation R5 chip to add more power affordably, as my current setup already supports the 5th-gen board with a BIOS update and I have all the necessary DDR4 RAM. Switching to an AM5 or LGA1700 socket would be too expensive at the moment; I’d need a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM. I’ve discovered several R5 CPUs online. Used units are rare in France, but here are my current options: Ryzen 5 5600X – new for about 190 EUR, used versions around 150 EUR; Ryzen 5 5600 – new for roughly 160-170 EUR; Ryzen 5 5500 – available new for as low as 130 EUR; used models range from 90 to 100 EUR. Any thoughts on these alternatives? Is the 5500 a viable path to achieving 5600X performance with some overclocking, or should I pass on it?
The 5500 appears visually alike to the others, yet it's actually more akin to the 5600G than the 5600X. It isn't a suitable pick for you. Among these, the 5600 stands out as the top option. Its performance is nearly identical to the 5600X but at a lower cost.