Struggling to choose the right CPU? It’s hard to pick what fits your needs.
Struggling to choose the right CPU? It’s hard to pick what fits your needs.
You're looking to upgrade your PC for better performance. It sounds like your current setup is struggling with rendering and running demanding games. Considering a cooler upgrade or a new CPU might help, especially since your Ryzen 3 is bottlenecking the 980Ti. The 3900XT with a BALLIN cooler or the 3950X could be good options depending on your budget and cooling needs. Since you're a content creator, having more cores and threads might make a noticeable difference for smooth rendering and handling CPU-heavy games like BeamNG Drive.
Hello. I just switched from a Ryzen 1400 and GTX 980 to a 2700X and a 2060 card. The performance jumped dramatically, especially at 4K resolution where frame rates were still tough. A 3700X would likely be around 10% faster, making it a solid choice for the CPU.
It seems buying an AMD CPU is not a good idea right now, particularly for the third generation. Once the fourth generation comes out, the third generation will be reduced by 30%. You might get more cores or higher clock speeds for the same price. It's only a month away—just wait.
I've decided to purchase a new motherboard (x570 Asus TUF Plus) and a 5900x, since I won't wait until January. I'm also considering the 5950x if it offers a better deal, but I'm leaning toward the 5900x right now. My Asrock x470 supports the 5th generation chips, which will be important for my mother's new PC when she builds it. It still includes a 2200G, but it will be significantly faster than her current Phenom II X2 521.
People are increasingly demanding 16-core processors mainly for improved gaming experience. In the third generation, some users requested 3950X to achieve better multicore performance. It's worth mentioning that the 5900X would require two CCX units (8+8 minus disabled cores), resulting in higher latency compared to an 8-core (1CCX). I think the 5800X might offer slightly better gaming performance and overclocking potential due to lower latency. AMD didn't highlight this in their presentation since it wasn't their flagship model. Let's wait to see what reviewers discover.