When upgrading to AM5, are there any adjustments needed?
When upgrading to AM5, are there any adjustments needed?
The main concern is that they won’t be able to improve performance with an upgrade, as the current frame rate drops remain unchanged. Reducing the frame cap to around 110 FPS might ease stuttering slightly. At 1080p, the improvement would be noticeable but not substantial. In short, they’re mainly dealing with low frame rates and this only helps if they lower the resolution.
Overkill is best for capturing screenshots, while high is ideal for actual gameplay. HUB even noted that overkill and high are quite similar. Additionally, DLSS is available. They can reach their desired FPS with minor adjustments using a 9800x3d and a 5070ti. This would be difficult with a 5800x.
At 1080p resolution the 5070Ti experiences 95 FPS drops, and even with 9800X3D DLSS it doesn’t significantly boost performance compared to standard settings. The value received for this price remains disappointing, especially considering the quality of the investment.
With the appropriate settings at 1440p—probably a mix of medium/high plus DLSS—you can enjoy a smooth high refresh rate using a 9800x3d and 5070ti. I use a 4070 super with a 9800x3d and maintain lows above 110 while keeping around 150fps. It requires some adjustments, but the visuals look great even at medium and low settings. If high refresh is essential, you’ll need to experiment to balance performance and picture quality. I’m quite sensitive to fps drops, though I don’t notice major losses, even though the game is very CPU-intensive. The 9800x3d version feels much smoother compared to the 9900k and 5700x.
I've been planning to switch to AM5 for a while now, focusing on the 9800X3D model. I currently own a 5800X3D and a 5070 Ti running on an 1440p screen. The CPU is consistently slowing down most games, so a replacement is necessary. The main issue with AM5 plans is the current RAM and SSD prices, which are making the upgrade seem complicated. I'm seeking some guidance on what to choose. Some suggestions mention getting a 5700X3D or 5800X3D now, but I really prefer not to search on Ebay for a reliable seller. Even with these two CPUs, the bottleneck won't be fully resolved, will it?
I've compiled the parts I'm considering for AM5:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor (£389.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 G2 91.58 CFM (£127.95 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 (£225.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (£239.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (£148.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £1130.93 (includes shipping, taxes, and discounts)
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2025-11-20 17:10 GMT+0000