Yes, you can pair the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the Asus Prime B450M-A II.
Yes, you can pair the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the Asus Prime B450M-A II.
It largely depends on the specific game. Some titles require high memory usage and 5800x3d will significantly improve performance, while others perform similarly. Generally, you won’t notice a noticeable increase in average frames, but smoother gameplay and reduced stutter are expected. People often claim it’s a 1080p feature, but benefits also appear in 1440p and 4k settings, though the gains are smaller. For example, at 1080p you might see a 200 fps boost, whereas 4k could only add 15-40 fps. This still offers a solid improvement, especially with better low frame rates helping those affected by lag. The main drawback for you is your existing 5000 chip, which already provides decent performance and mild stutter; the upgrade might not be as impactful compared to someone with a 2000 or 3000 chip. Just ensure your system’s BIOS is up to date.
would you consider getting a 1440p monitor or a 5800x3d cpu? both are similar in price, around 5800x3d for 390$. Your current 1080p 165hz setup is decent, but the upgrade options are limited.
It would vary depending on the situation. I don’t usually upgrade unless necessary. You faced a similar choice, so I chose the 5800x3d due to frame drops and stutter. Switching from a 1080p monitor to something closer to 1440p would be more of a convenience than a big visual boost for me. Upgrading the GPU could help performance, but it might not close the gap with my 3700x and could even worsen frame drops if my old CPU struggled. It would be worth testing on a 1440p setup to see the real impact. Are you considering a change in display technology, like moving from standard IPS/VA to quantum dot or OLED at 1440p? That would be quite different from just increasing resolution.
i'm not sure what kind of panel they're using in the monitor i see. it looks like either a samsung odyssey g5 or an asus tuf 2k, both of which are va panels. i'm also using an asus 1080p va panel monitor, so it's probably just a color change issue. i don't really use a 2k monitor either.
I'll choose the Samsung G5 over the 5800X3D. Thanks for the feedback!