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Worth waiting for AM5 or just upgrade now?

Worth waiting for AM5 or just upgrade now?

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DjReindeer5
Member
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09-06-2021, 12:06 PM
#1
I'm curious about the AM5 release timeline. If I get a RTX 3070 or 3070 TI, I might need to upgrade my CPU to avoid performance issues. Should I wait or act now?
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DjReindeer5
09-06-2021, 12:06 PM #1

I'm curious about the AM5 release timeline. If I get a RTX 3070 or 3070 TI, I might need to upgrade my CPU to avoid performance issues. Should I wait or act now?

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Sir_Flexo
Member
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09-06-2021, 01:01 PM
#2
It largely depends on the games and such. A game limited by a 2600x is likely to run at 100fps or higher in most situations. Do you perceive this as a problem? Just upgrade components as needed; I don’t see an issue with 2600x on a 3070ti (or even 3080) in general, though sometimes the GPU isn’t fully utilized. That’s acceptable unless you encounter frame pacing issues, in which case you can simply cap your FPS.
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Sir_Flexo
09-06-2021, 01:01 PM #2

It largely depends on the games and such. A game limited by a 2600x is likely to run at 100fps or higher in most situations. Do you perceive this as a problem? Just upgrade components as needed; I don’t see an issue with 2600x on a 3070ti (or even 3080) in general, though sometimes the GPU isn’t fully utilized. That’s acceptable unless you encounter frame pacing issues, in which case you can simply cap your FPS.

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Its_Andrea
Junior Member
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09-06-2021, 05:56 PM
#3
The performance limitation seems a bit exaggerated; verify how much you can increase your CPU with your existing graphics card. Zen2+ offered solid gains, and a 3600 X or regular setup will deliver great results. Make sure to update your BIOS before making the change to avoid the issues I faced last night.
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Its_Andrea
09-06-2021, 05:56 PM #3

The performance limitation seems a bit exaggerated; verify how much you can increase your CPU with your existing graphics card. Zen2+ offered solid gains, and a 3600 X or regular setup will deliver great results. Make sure to update your BIOS before making the change to avoid the issues I faced last night.

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Cake_Wake
Junior Member
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09-26-2021, 03:32 AM
#4
I intend to upgrade from 1080p at 144Hz to 1440p at 144Hz. Most games are MMOs and FPS titles.
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Cake_Wake
09-26-2021, 03:32 AM #4

I intend to upgrade from 1080p at 144Hz to 1440p at 144Hz. Most games are MMOs and FPS titles.

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hamsterdance00
Member
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09-29-2021, 02:59 PM
#5
I don’t care about the cost, so jump to 5800x right away (not aiming for 5900 because gains in games are only 1-3%). Just think about whether it’s time to upgrade now or hold off for AM5.
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hamsterdance00
09-29-2021, 02:59 PM #5

I don’t care about the cost, so jump to 5800x right away (not aiming for 5900 because gains in games are only 1-3%). Just think about whether it’s time to upgrade now or hold off for AM5.

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HeyItzLilith
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10-01-2021, 04:17 AM
#6
They don't need the AM5 to handle 1440p. Right now they're running ATS at 2560x1440 with a 5900X and 3060ti. The least lag seems from the RTX3060ti, which is still better than the GTX1650S they had before. Using a 5800X, 5900X or 5950X with a 3080ti or 3090 should work without problems. Lag increases when recording, so they're thinking about video capture instead. Edited March 17, 2022 by An0maly_76
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HeyItzLilith
10-01-2021, 04:17 AM #6

They don't need the AM5 to handle 1440p. Right now they're running ATS at 2560x1440 with a 5900X and 3060ti. The least lag seems from the RTX3060ti, which is still better than the GTX1650S they had before. Using a 5800X, 5900X or 5950X with a 3080ti or 3090 should work without problems. Lag increases when recording, so they're thinking about video capture instead. Edited March 17, 2022 by An0maly_76

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BerkSahin
Member
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10-02-2021, 11:43 PM
#7
Switching to 1440p would slightly ease the GPU limitation issue, but why stress over a CPU upgrade now? Consider getting a 3070ti first. If you're facing CPU constraints and aren't happy with the results, then upgrade your CPU—it won<|pad|>'s not be worse than what you have now. Just make sure your GPU isn't being downgraded.
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BerkSahin
10-02-2021, 11:43 PM #7

Switching to 1440p would slightly ease the GPU limitation issue, but why stress over a CPU upgrade now? Consider getting a 3070ti first. If you're facing CPU constraints and aren't happy with the results, then upgrade your CPU—it won<|pad|>'s not be worse than what you have now. Just make sure your GPU isn't being downgraded.