What's this mean?
What's this mean?
Your X470 is indeed PCIe 3.0, but after swapping the CPU, it shows PCIe 4.0. That’s normal behavior—PCIe versions can change based on the hardware you install. As for your Link speed, if the GPU limits are affecting it, it might run slower than expected, even though the PCIe version is higher.
It's accurate that certain x470 boards, like yours, are compatible with PCIe 4.0. Note that using a Ryzen 3000 series CPU may cause your motherboard to no longer support Gen 4 PCIe connections. (Reference: BIOS version 5220, past edit by Awpiii on Jan 7, 2023)