R9 3900x offers a stay or go option depending on your needs.
R9 3900x offers a stay or go option depending on your needs.
Your setup runs well for streaming and gaming, though performance can dip under newer updates. The CPU seems to be handling the workload, but if you notice further drops, consider upgrading. Otherwise, it should last a while unless issues arise.
It really comes down to that, doesn't it? It functions fine, but a 16-year-old processor can do the job too. If it isn't meeting your expectations, swapping it out for a quicker one makes sense. The decision is yours—whether the cost is worth it depends on you. I'd go ahead and upgrade.
Use MSI Afterburner with the in-game OSD. Turn on all features you wish to monitor—like RAM usage—to identify issues. Check if temperatures spike during gameplay. For performance testing, run Prime95 for benchmarking and Cinebench 2024 for score evaluation.
system temperatures are acceptable. no requirement for screenshots; they come naturally from my memory in similar titles like : the finals reaching up to 72°C (cpu) / gpu 61). i usually keep screen resolution at 2550*1440 with a max refresh rate. maintaining high quality without blur, especially with shadows and rtx toggling creates wow effects. frame rates range from 45 to 140fps depending on the area/content. at 55*c cpu and under 60 gpu, my performance drops the most compared to others. overwatch shows cpu around +65*c / gpu with 60-63 fps, while motorfest hits ~68*c / gpu around 60 fps steady. ark runs at 71*c on cpu/gpu near 60 fps, idle mode at 45-76fps with fans at about 30%. cpu temps stay between 35-43°C, ram works fine. i haven’t seen anything exceed 8Gb/11GB, so pc ram isn’t a major bottleneck—though it won’t drastically affect results.
Your CPU could be limiting your GPU performance. The 3900X has a clock speed of 2,360 MHz or more, which is better explained by having four sets (CCD-s) of three cores with significant delays between them. Upgrading to a 5800X3D or 5700X3D would be ideal for gaming. A 5700X could work too, but it wouldn't suit a more powerful GPU. The X3D models contain one CCD with eight cores, offering lower latency and stronger cores plus ample L3 cache that enhances many games.
They were checking them out, though I’m not sure if it’s a big difference.