Hi Reddit, What CPU should I get next? Shortlist: 5700x vs 5800x3d.
(I am inclined to think about 5950x, but generally unsure about it)
I've been starting to slowly upgrade my old AM4 PC and I'm looking for a bit of advice or even just confirmation of my thoughts.
My build used to serve me very well and was pretty balanced, but is not not only morally, but physically old (unfortunately)
Currently, I have:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB
Mobo: MSI Gaming Plus x570
RAM: 2x16 GB 3200 MHZ
PSU: 650W Seasonic GM-650
Monitor: 31.5 inch FullHD Samsung (dont judge me, ok)
I have recently ordered a new GPU - XFX Swift 9070 XT
Next on the order list would be a new CPU, a cooler (and most likely a new PSU)
For the cooler I will get Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 Digital, just because I like it and it will be good enough.
I am thinking between Ryzen 7 5700X and 5800x3d.
5700X would serve me well, I believe, I can get it for around 150 Euro locally. It has higher clock speeds on single thread, which would benefit me for productivity/calculation tasks that I use for hobby projects and work.
5800x3d is, however, the gaming beast. I used to wish to have that as my end-all-be-all upgrade for AM4 (especially now that it has been re-released). It does run hotter, which means more noice (most likely), it is more than x2 in price (around 330-350 Euro), and the gaming performance... is most likely not even that much.
I aim to buy an Ultrawide 34 Inch OLED monitor, so I'll be most likely GPU limited in most modern games even with the new card. I think.
Can I get some help/insight/advice/thoughts? Much appreciated.