s swirl about the upcoming Ryzen 5 3600XT and Ryzen 7 3700X comparisons.
s swirl about the upcoming Ryzen 5 3600XT and Ryzen 7 3700X comparisons.
I think the 3600XT likely can't exceed 4.2Ghz All Core due to typical constraints of its current design. It probably just changed the settings to defend against new Intel processors, and the All Core speed remains what you expect while playing. Even though most games run on a single core, other cores still contribute at lower levels, which is why single-core boosts aren't visible. You can also easily push the 2600 up to 4Ghz or higher without excessive power draw. When both CPUs share the same speed, performance drops about 15% due to IPC differences, though it's hard to say if that matters much. All the games you mentioned are not well optimized, and many users face similar problems. It's tough to suggest an upgrade when it might not make a difference at all. Have you looked into whether your CPU is throttling based on temperature or if its clock speeds stay steady during gameplay? Changes in clockspeed can cause stuttering, and you can monitor them with HWiNFO (sensor-only mode) to check each core's speed.
I'm really worried about overclocking, even though I'd consider a cooler upgrade first. I might just try it out by getting a new cooler and see if I can optimize the processor before investing in a CPU boost. I get what you're saying... Spending about 200-300€ for a 15% improvement might not actually help in games, and it could be too costly. It's just really frustrating when someone gets new hardware but it doesn't work because of poor game optimization. This is the histrogram from my Ryzen Master during an AC benchmark session. Temperatures reached 64º while the room was around 26º, and all cores ran between 3650 and 3700. The GPU stayed cool since it's running at 50-70% due to a bottleneck.
The conditions are favorable and your system runs smoothly. If other games aren’t causing problems and your CPU meets benchmark standards, it’s reasonable to attribute performance issues to optimization rather than hardware limits. I get it—this can be frustrating. Have you confirmed XMP/DOCP settings in BIOS and verified your RAM is at 3466MHz? That speed is uncommon for second-gen Ryzen processors, which makes me question the setup. Still, it works sometimes. Could you share a screenshot of the Memory tab from CPU-Z? Upgrading to third-gen would be wise, but consider sticking to a reasonable cooler price—like the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports (single fan) at $33 or the Duo version with dual fans at $40. It’s currently overpriced on Amazon, though you might find it elsewhere. Make sure to thoroughly check the problem before spending money; sometimes it’s just a minor oversight.