5900x to 5700x3d

[Disco_P]

I have a 5900x which I bought for CPD work but now only use it for gaming. For a while I had it in 6 core mode as I forgot to restore both CCDs after doing some testing. I didn't notice any difference.

I can get a 5700x3d for £140. It will be paired with 32GB of 3200Mhz DDR4 and RTX 3080.

My 5900x will go to a friend as an upgrade over the 3600 as he does a lot of heavily multitasking (he has offered to pay the same £140).

That 3600 might even go to his friend with a 2600 - which might end up in a second PC reducing my friends need for an upgrade...

Anyway, is this a good idea for all involved?

 

[Zeebedy]

i like my 5700x3d. its a great, cool running little chip. and even for moderate multi-tasking it is no slouch.

 

[Tetras]

Anyway, is this a good idea for all involved?

Yes. Better gaming for you, better productivity for him.

 

[freddie64]

is this a good idea for all involved?

Everyone is benefiting, but your friend is getting a stonking bargain.

 

[Aretak]

It depends on what you play to a degree, but certainly it's an upgrade for gaming. I moved from a 5800X to a 5800X3D last year and it provided a massive boost to my minimum framerate in my main game (World of Warcraft). I thought I might move to AM5 some time this year, but I feel absolutely zero compulsion to now. I think an X3D-equipped AM4 setup will comfortably last until AM6 rolls around at this stage.