Last Upgrade for my AM4 system.

Ryan Boyd · 30 May 2022 at 07:59

Hi Folks,

I currently have the system below:

Ryzen 5 2600 stock Wraith Prism cooler.
MSI Tomahawk Max 2 B450
16GB Ballistix Sport LT 3200mhz
Sapphire RX570 4GB
2x 512gb SSD
2x 1TB HDD
Seasonic Core Gold 500W Semi Modular 80+ Gold

Im looking to pop an RX 6600 in to it next month, but im considering a CPU as well, is there any real benifit going from my 2600 to say a newer R5 5500 or 5600?

Regards

welshrat · 30 May 2022 at 08:22

The 5600 yes huge.

subbytna · 30 May 2022 at 16:04

5600 will be a big jump in performance, it'll let the new GPU wings fly

Rob_B · 30 May 2022 at 18:02

Harware Unboxed did a 2600x/3600x/5600x comparison with a few different GPUs, you'll need to extrapolate a bit but it'll give you an idea.

4 Years of Ryzen 5, 1600X, 2600X, 3600X vs. 5600X

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Darujhistan · 30 May 2022 at 20:38

I can see myself having another 4-5 years on AM4.

MissChief · 30 May 2022 at 20:41

Darujhistan said:
I can see myself having another 4-5 years on AM4.

I have no plans to change until 2025 or even later.

Darujhistan · 30 May 2022 at 20:49

MissChief said:
I have no plans to change until 2025 or even later.

I just don't see the point. I'm going to be limited to 3000mhz DDR4 on this B450, but that's it really, still on 2600 and not really struggling at all @ 1440p . Going to drop a 5600 or 5700X in in the Autumn, beef up to 32GB (not really required but RAM is cheap enough) and I'm done.

MissChief · 30 May 2022 at 21:49

Darujhistan said:
I just don't see the point. I'm going to be limited to 3000mhz DDR4 on this B450, but that's it really, still on 2600 and not really struggling at all @ 1440p . Going to drop a 5600 or 5700X in in the Autumn, beef up to 32GB (not really required but RAM is cheap enough) and I'm done.

I have a 5950x, very much overkill for my use and 32GB 3200MHz Ram. I could, maybe see a better graphics card in a couple of years time but I only play at 3440x1440p 100Hz

GAC · 31 May 2022 at 07:40

Darujhistan said:
I just don't see the point. I'm going to be limited to 3000mhz DDR4 on this B450, but that's it really, still on 2600 and not really struggling at all @ 1440p . Going to drop a 5600 or 5700X in in the Autumn, beef up to 32GB (not really required but RAM is cheap enough) and I'm done.

bit curious as to why you're limited to 3000mhz on the ram as the limiting factor is the cpu's memory controller.

Darujhistan · 31 May 2022 at 16:29

GAC said:
bit curious as to why you're limited to 3000mhz on the ram as the limiting factor is the cpu's memory controller.

Yeah I mispoke, limiting factor is going to be realistically 3200MHZ, that's about where the MOBO and probable upgrade CPU lands.

Ryan Boyd · 7 Jun 2022 at 06:51

Rob_B said:
Harware Unboxed did a 2600x/3600x/5600x comparison with a few different GPUs, you'll need to extrapolate a bit but it'll give you an idea.

4 Years of Ryzen 5, 1600X, 2600X, 3600X vs. 5600X

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Seems at 1080p id be better just getting the GPU.

Journey · 7 Jun 2022 at 08:00

Ryan Boyd said:
Seems at 1080p id be better just getting the GPU.

Best go with GPU first, but if you did fancy a small but cheap upgrade, selling your 2600 and going to a 5500 would cost about £45-50, and it's a good compromise but not strictly needed if you are sticking with the RX 6600.

Ryan Boyd · 26 Jul 2022 at 09:10

Hi folks,

Got a power colour hellhound RX 6600 8GB in the end. B stock for £239. Sold my Rx 570 for £70.
Nice upgrade.

heatonpkmassive · 26 Jul 2022 at 18:43

Ryan Boyd said:
Hi folks,

Got a power colour hellhound RX 6600 8GB in the end. B stock for £239. Sold my Rx 570 for £70.
Nice upgrade.

Very good use of your funds for what you get, big VFM there.

Ryan Boyd · 27 Jul 2022 at 08:19

I know, basically cost £169 for my upgrade, think there’s a slight up to 8% bottle neck, but at 1080p 165hz that’s negligible. Might throw a Ryzen 5600 in after Xmas to see me another couple years or so.

gpuerrilla · 27 Jul 2022 at 08:31

Yep, revisit in a while when the new socket has settled and see if intel offers an alternative. Great longevity from AM4.

HangTime · 29 Jul 2022 at 11:46

5800x3d is the obvious AM4 upgrade path for gaming if you want to stay on the platform for a long time. Personally I wouldn't go to a 5500/5600

Ayahuasca · 29 Jul 2022 at 11:47

I'd splash out on the 5800x3d if you're planning on not upgrading for a while.

JollyJamma · 6 Aug 2022 at 13:24

HangTime said:
5800x3d is the obvious AM4 upgrade path for gaming if you want to stay on the platform for a long time. Personally I wouldn't go to a 5500/5600

Considering OP is looking at a 5500 or 5600, I’d say that the 5800X3D is out of their budget so no, it’s not the obvious choice.

The AMD 5700X is a bit more expensive than the 5600X and has 2 more cores which gives it more legs for the future.

Really should ask OP for his budget.

Ryan Boyd · 9 Aug 2022 at 05:54

Quick update, a friend was selling a 5500 for £80, he was using it as a stop gap before a move to an intel system. As much as I would want a 5600 I couldnt pass up that price. Nice improvements, system is a lot snappier, and for my needs the FPS improvemnt is a lot better than I had thought. I am seeing improvements of up to 20-25% in most games and the 1% lows have improved, I think this is due in part to the better single core speed.