Upgrade from 5600 to 5800x in three days?
Upgrade from 5600 to 5800x in three days?
The 6800 offers only modest improvements over the 2080 Super. Consider models with better specs like the 6900XT for noticeable gains. If you spot a budget-friendly 5700X or 5800X, it could help. The 5600 still performs well for gaming, so a fresh Windows installation with current drivers might suffice. Over time, Windows updates can affect performance. Your hardware isn’t outdated, but aging components do matter. A small lag here and there adds up. I recommend comparing the 6800 to the 2080 Super and checking benchmarks like 5600 vs 5700X3D/5700X. Watch YouTube for side-by-side tests. It’s a tricky situation, isn’t it?
I’m facing a very similar scenario you’re in. My solution has been adjusting the internal render resolution or pushing more into FSR/DLSS performance settings, which helps ease the strain on my system when playing newer titles. Right now I’m using a 5600X, a 3060Ti with 8GB RAM, and a 1440p display. Eventually, this setup will definitely become a good time to consider upgrades.
Considering an 8-core, 16-thread CPU might improve performance, but have you checked if you've optimized your game's settings? Also, what are your RAM's speed and timings?