F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The Ryzen 5 3600 can handle a 3080/TI/90 GPU.

The Ryzen 5 3600 can handle a 3080/TI/90 GPU.

The Ryzen 5 3600 can handle a 3080/TI/90 GPU.

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Raidex20
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08-07-2022, 08:40 PM
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He’s dealing with a setup that’s not up to the task. His GPU is a 1060 with 6GB, paired with a 3600 CPU. The display is a 4K TV, which isn’t suitable for that chipset. I’ve suggested he switch to an older 1070 to ease things along. He’s considering a 3080 when it launches and another chance if the mining boom ends and prices drop, aiming for a 3080 or higher. It’s clear his performance will be limited compared to newer AMD models, especially in gaming. I’m hoping someone has a reference showing the exact speed drop. If not, he might go for a 5600 instead.
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Raidex20
08-07-2022, 08:40 PM #1

He’s dealing with a setup that’s not up to the task. His GPU is a 1060 with 6GB, paired with a 3600 CPU. The display is a 4K TV, which isn’t suitable for that chipset. I’ve suggested he switch to an older 1070 to ease things along. He’s considering a 3080 when it launches and another chance if the mining boom ends and prices drop, aiming for a 3080 or higher. It’s clear his performance will be limited compared to newer AMD models, especially in gaming. I’m hoping someone has a reference showing the exact speed drop. If not, he might go for a 5600 instead.

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yJaaoxD
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08-28-2022, 09:07 PM
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For contemporary titles, a 3080 or even 3090 works well with a Ryzen 5 3600, particularly for achieving high frame rates. Of course, a Ryzen 5 5600X would provide more speed, but the 3070 still offers some advantage if your friend uses fast RAM. In this budget situation, it's practical to go with what fits. A 6800 XT is also a solid choice.
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yJaaoxD
08-28-2022, 09:07 PM #2

For contemporary titles, a 3080 or even 3090 works well with a Ryzen 5 3600, particularly for achieving high frame rates. Of course, a Ryzen 5 5600X would provide more speed, but the 3070 still offers some advantage if your friend uses fast RAM. In this budget situation, it's practical to go with what fits. A 6800 XT is also a solid choice.

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Sunahh
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09-04-2022, 10:08 AM
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It seems like you're wondering if in high-end gaming scenarios, especially with 4K resolution, the GPU might actually be the limiting factor rather than the CPU.
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Sunahh
09-04-2022, 10:08 AM #3

It seems like you're wondering if in high-end gaming scenarios, especially with 4K resolution, the GPU might actually be the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

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Vikky777
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09-04-2022, 06:28 PM
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Usually, a higher resolution places more emphasis on the graphics card. This could help if the CPU was being pushed too much. However, it isn't a fixed rule. 4k doesn’t always mean the graphics card is the main problem, and 1080p doesn’t always mean the CPU is limiting performance. The right choice depends on the games you’re playing.
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Vikky777
09-04-2022, 06:28 PM #4

Usually, a higher resolution places more emphasis on the graphics card. This could help if the CPU was being pushed too much. However, it isn't a fixed rule. 4k doesn’t always mean the graphics card is the main problem, and 1080p doesn’t always mean the CPU is limiting performance. The right choice depends on the games you’re playing.

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Skeetarr
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09-04-2022, 10:33 PM
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I use a 6950X running at 4.2GHz, which seems to lag behind most games compared to an R5 3600, only slightly ahead of a stock no PBO 5600X with all cores active. The main issue pops up in certain titles like Fallout 4, where both my CPU and GPU struggle with 4K resolution. Lowering the GPU settings or switching to 1440p makes it smooth at 60fps, so it’s not the CPU limiting performance.
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Skeetarr
09-04-2022, 10:33 PM #5

I use a 6950X running at 4.2GHz, which seems to lag behind most games compared to an R5 3600, only slightly ahead of a stock no PBO 5600X with all cores active. The main issue pops up in certain titles like Fallout 4, where both my CPU and GPU struggle with 4K resolution. Lowering the GPU settings or switching to 1440p makes it smooth at 60fps, so it’s not the CPU limiting performance.