Upgrade? Compare 3950X and 5700X3D.
Upgrade? Compare 3950X and 5700X3D.
Hey everyone, I've been using my 3950X for quite some time now and have done a lot of video editing before. Now I'm mostly focused on gaming, specifically playing Escape from Tarkov. I'm experiencing a noticeable CPU bottleneck with my 3080 and the 3950X. I wonder if upgrading to the 5700X3D would improve performance. While the 5800X3D is an option, it's not available for purchase yet and costs around £100 more in second-hand markets. I don't think it's worth the extra cost for a used chip.
It's a solid improvement, the 5700X3D performs much better in games. It's definitely a better choice compared to the 5800X3D—they offer similar gaming results but at a higher price.
won't offer much encouragement unless you're focused on tiny losses
Even at 4K resolution, this would offer a solid improvement. A 3900X delivers performance close to gaming levels. In certain titles it outperforms the 3950X. The review was conducted using a 4090: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel...ks/20.html
Well then cease worrying and begin checking. Use MSI Afterburner, HWiNFO64 or Task Manager to see what your system is doing. You'll have a clear picture. Is your GPU consistently running below 100%? What resolution are you using? Which settings are active and what frame rate do you achieve? If your system isn't delivering sufficient frames, try lowering the settings to 720p or lower, and disable anti-aliasing and textures to their minimum. Will this boost your FPS? In these configurations, your GPU should operate well below full capacity—ideal. The numbers you see reflect what your CPU can provide; your GPU can only go so far. If you have ample FPS but your GPU isn't being utilized fully, increase the graphic quality. This will likely be compared to every non-3D model. I've noticed users moving from a 5700 to a 5800X3D and it paid off. Don't stress—upgrading to 5800X3D usually offers about a 5% speed boost. That improvement is mainly due to CPU limits, not extra cost.