Upgrade the AM4 processor model.
Upgrade the AM4 processor model.
I am looking to update my AM4 CPU to a 5th gen. Under my budget I have the following CPU's and my main purpose is to run this for the next 2-3 years as my motherboard is brand new (Old One died). My memory is 4x 8gb 3600 and old CPU is Ryzen 3500 which is getting old. Motherboard is B550 Aorus Elite V2 Rev1.2 The CPU's I have in mind are: Ryzen 5600, 5600x, 5700x. Before anyone says wait for 5700 X3D it will not be launched in my budget so no point in waiting for it, so which one from the above list would be the best bang for the buck.
Used 5700x/5800x for a price range of 120-150$. That $3500 remains roughly $50 when resold, which helps fit into your budget. What country are you referring to?
For pure gaming purposes, those CPUs behave quite similarly, especially when PBO is enabled on the R5 5600. It essentially makes it act like a 5600X, and the 5600X and 5700X tend to match closely in performance. You don’t need the 5600X unless you’re looking for a marginal difference, since the two chips are very similar. The 5600 usually stays within a few percent of its potential when PBO is on. Some titles may benefit from the extra cores in the 5700X, but with your RX 6600, any of these options should work well.
I don’t see much value in spending more than 5600 unless you can get a 5700x3D. Honestly, even that upgrade isn’t enough to justify the cost, in my opinion. The only option I’d think about for that system if you’re not moving to a newer platform is a 5700x3D—something you could hold off on until you can afford it.
The R5 3500 may run slower compared to the R5 5600. It's not just a marginally faster version of the R5 3600—it's a 6c/6t model without SMT, with its L3 cache reduced to 16MB. Being an OEM-only part, it hasn't received much attention, yet it isn't considered a top choice for gaming in 2024. Upgrading might be necessary if you're playing certain titles.