Ryzen 5 5600X paired with 32 GB memory or Ryzen 7 5800X with 16 GB memory
Ryzen 5 5600X paired with 32 GB memory or Ryzen 7 5800X with 16 GB memory
You have a choice between the 5600X and the 5800X. The 5600X gives you access to 32 GB of RAM, while the 5800X limits you to 16 GB. Your build is optimized for 1440p gaming and future streaming, and you already own an RTX 3070. Decide based on your budget and needs. Updated December 9, 2022 by ArunSH
Both options cost the same price. To decide which is better, consider other factors like performance or features.
It varies based on your needs. A 5800X offers two extra cores (ranging from 8 to 6), which can slightly improve performance and possibly add more L3 cache. This results in about a 33% boost during multi-core tasks like file handling or productivity work, but only modest gains for gaming or other intensive activities—especially when all six cores are busy (e.g., gaming + Discord + streaming). Adding more RAM doesn’t help much unless you’re running many Chrome tabs consuming significant memory and storage. For most users, the recommended RAM is around 16GB, unless you have heavy browser usage.