What Ryzen 5000 cpu to go for?
What Ryzen 5000 cpu to go for?
I intend to move from my 3400g to the latest model supported by my B450i Aorus motherboard. I'm unsure if I should abandon integrated graphics for potential troubleshooting, but the 5700x seems like a great deal right now. https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compar...t6,JmhFf7/ The $30 price jump likely justifies it, though I haven't paid much attention. My current setup is shown here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Pbsp6r. Looking ahead, I plan to upgrade the motherboard and possibly the CPU once direct storage becomes available, after purchasing an NVMe drive with a DRAM cache. That's not a worry at the moment. This upgrade appears to be the most critical right now.
Your list is kept private, so I can't view your current setup. With enough GPU power, the 5700X offers a solid upgrade over the 5600X. The main rival is the non-X 5600, which delivers similar performance at a lower price—about $17 less. To hit an extra 2% boost, enable PBO and you'll essentially have a 5600X. For high-end options like 6700XT, RTX 3060Ti, or RTX 2080+, the 5700X is the better choice. If you're using a 6700XT, RTX 3060Ti, or better, opt for the 5700X instead of the 5600. Anything below that, go with the Ryzen 5 5600—performance differences won't matter. If you're concerned about fixes, consider keeping an old card like a Quadro 600 or K400 on eBay for $10. It works in any system, whether it has an iGPU or not. Upgrading from a 3400G is justified, but avoid AM4 boards if you plan to swap the motherboard—choose AM5 or LGA1700 instead. Any in-socket upgrades beyond the 5700X won't make much difference.
I understand what YoungBlade said about using an RTX 3070 with a 5600X. It runs great, though a 5700X might have been better if I went further. Either choice works fine. By the way, I upgraded from a 1800X and GTX 1080, which I’m considering selling, and I needed a fresh rig when I had to.
I updated the link, but it's for an EVGA RTX 2080 XC. I was aiming to save money while getting a temporary solution, but I understand it's not a good long-term plan. I wanted to maintain my 32GB RAM and go with an Intel 13th gen, though that would need a bigger investment and I don't want to stick with an ITX build.
When budget is tight but your existing setup falls short, the Ryzen 5 5600 offers a solid alternative. You won’t sacrifice much performance compared to the 5700X and you’ll save around $50. The 3400G is currently listed above $70 on eBay, allowing you to recover part of the purchase cost. This opens the door for future upgrades. With today’s CPU competition, a 14th-gen chip versus an 8000-series model should boost performance by 15-30%, giving you the chance to invest in a more powerful processor if you can afford it, or opt for a used 7000-series chip when upgrades become popular.
5700x is a solid chip that should hold up well through most of AM5, especially if you manage to earn a bit more and upgrade to something like X3D or 5900x to bypass AM5 and wait for the second-gen AM6.
I was thinking about selling the old one to recoup some money. My older brother has a 5600x which could be useful if he upgrades, but he’s in his final semester at Purdue studying CS, so it might be a bit delayed. I’m planning to upgrade now because my CPU is already running at 1080p around 120fps in Halo Infinite. The computer isn’t very functional outside of that, Firefox is slow with YouTube at under 480p, so I’m unsure if it’s worth the investment. Buying everything new and locked into an ITX case seems more expensive in the long run.
I believe an upgrade makes sense for your current needs. Whether it fits your budget depends on your personal finances. If you need to stream videos while playing a game, the 5600 should work just fine—though I don’t see much reason to watch videos or multitask during competitive shooters. Hardware Unboxed even created a video comparing the 5600 and 5700X to help you understand the pros and cons of each choice.
Currently, only a few options around 5600 or 5800x3D fit within budget constraints. For professional or production needs requiring multicore speed, Zen4 offers a better choice than going with 5950x.