[SOLVED] RX 5600 XT vs RX 5700 Upgrade?

[marcelkappelgaard]

Hello,
I want to upgrade my GPU, but I am not sure if I need to upgrade my PSU as well. If I choose a 5600 XT would I need to upgrade my PSU? And would it make sense with my current build to upgrade to RX 5700? I want to be able to reach at least 144 FPS, but I don't really care if I play on medium or high graphics. Just don't want to spend a fortune, although I do want to play Cyberpunk with a good FPS, again doesn't have to on HIGH or ULTRA.
Build:
Case: Zalman z9*
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor [Newer Upgrade]
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 [Newer upgrade]
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard [Newer Upgrade]
Graphic Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 128 bit [3 years old]
HDD: 500GB
Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive [Getting Samsung 1 TB SSD soon]
cooler master cpu fan
Cooler master MVE 500
1x 144hz ViewSonic 1x 60hz Samsung

Thank you

 

[clutchc]

If this is your PSU, you should be OK with the 5600 XT. I'm running one on a 500W PSU of equal quality. Even the 5600 XT will be bottlenecked somewhat by the Ryzen quad core. But upgrading the CPU next will eliminate that.

 

[Pyrooooooogenic]

Hello,
I want to upgrade my GPU, but I am not sure if I need to upgrade my PSU as well. If I choose a 5600 XT would I need to upgrade my PSU? And would it make sense with my current build to upgrade to RX 5700? I want to be able to reach at least 144 FPS, but I don't really care if I play on medium or high graphics. Just don't want to spend a fortune, although I do want to play Cyberpunk with a good FPS, again doesn't have to on HIGH or ULTRA.
Build:
Case: Zalman z9*
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor [Newer Upgrade]
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 [Newer upgrade]
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard [Newer Upgrade]
Graphic Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 128 bit [3 years old]
HDD: 500GB
Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive [Getting Samsung 1 TB SSD soon]
cooler master cpu fan
Cooler master MVE 500
1x 144hz ViewSonic 1x 60hz Samsung

Thank you

The 5600XT is perfect for a 1080p upgrade at it's price. Even the PSU could handle it.

 

[King_V]

You listed the refresh rates of both monitors, but what is the resolution of each?

 

[marcelkappelgaard]

You listed the refresh rates of both monitors, but what is the resolution of each?

Both screens are 1080p

 

[King_V]

The 5700 will definitely reach higher speeds, but, at least in the US, the 5700 doesn't seem to be available anymore. The few places I've seen it left are charging higher than 5700XT prices.

That said, the 5600XT is more than adequate for 60fps at 1080p.

The total wattage of your PSU is fine, but CoolerMaster doesn't make good PSUs. Click on the first link in my signature for a guide as to what to get and what to avoid when it comes to power supplies.

 

[marcelkappelgaard]

The 5700 will definitely reach higher speeds, but, at least in the US, the 5700 doesn't seem to be available anymore. The few places I've seen it left are charging higher than 5700XT prices.

That said, the 5600XT is more than adequate for 60fps at 1080p.

The total wattage of your PSU is fine, but CoolerMaster doesn't make good PSUs. Click on the first link in my signature for a guide as to what to get and what to avoid when it comes to power supplies.

I will get the 5600 XT and I do plan on getting a new PSU in a couple of months, I only got this one out of desperation. Would you recommend going 550W or maybe even higher considering I will be getting further upgrades to my PC in the future.

Thank you.

 

[clutchc]

The RX 5600 XT that I have has a 500W minimum recommendation, so going bigger is always advisable... IMO. Especially if you plan on any GPU or CPU OC'ing. But rather than go by total wattage, verify the +12V rail specs on the nameplate. That rail should have at least 480W available for heavy load +12V components (CPU, GPU, multi-fan arrays, etc) ... again, IMO.

 

[mdd1963]

The R3-3100 is by far the frame-limiting factor here...especially at 1080P/1440P, likely offering but 60% of the FPS possible with an R5-5600X-based rig, and, particularly minimum FPS will likely be but half of the rates possible with much faster CPUs with more threads...

 

[marcelkappelgaard]

The R3-3100 is by far the frame-limiting factor here...especially at 1080P/1440P, likely offering but 60% of the FPS possible with an R5-5600X-based rig, and, particularly minimum FPS will likely be but half of the rates possible with much faster CPUs with more threads...

Yes that is my next upgrade project, but right now I feel my 1050 TI is holding me more back than my CPU would with a RX 5600 XT, I'm hoping a good CPU will be on offer for Black Friday. Thanks for the assist.

 

[King_V]

I will get the 5600 XT and I do plan on getting a new PSU in a couple of months, I only got this one out of desperation. Would you recommend going 550W or maybe even higher considering I will be getting further upgrades to my PC in the future.

Thank you.

I'd say 650W, if you're thinking of more power-hungry parts in the future.