I'm currently working on selecting parts for a gaming build that I plan on building when GPU prices come down. I plan on using it primarily for gaming on a 4K or 5K resolution VR headset at 90 or 120hz, so I figure I'll need an RTX 3080. I'm trying to decide on the CPU, which I've narrowed down to either the Ryzen 5 5600X or the Ryzen 7 5800X. From benchmarks I've seen, the 5600X and 5800X are almost identical in gaming performance. The reason I'm considering the 5800X is for future proofing. I want to make this build last for 5-7 years or more without having to upgrade anything except the GPU and RAM capacity.
I feel like the biggest determining factor for which CPU to buy is whether or not the 5800X will end up being significantly better than the 5600X for gaming in 5 or so years. Do you think gaming benefit from 8 cores in 5 years or so? If the answer is yes, then I think it would be a good idea to buy the 5800X now so that I don't have to upgrade the CPU for a long time.
I've already read some forums on this sort of question but haven't come to a satisfactory conclusion yet. I know that this is probably a tough question as it involves guessing about the future, but I would still appreciate your opinions.
Thanks!
I feel like the biggest determining factor for which CPU to buy is whether or not the 5800X will end up being significantly better than the 5600X for gaming in 5 or so years. Do you think gaming benefit from 8 cores in 5 years or so? If the answer is yes, then I think it would be a good idea to buy the 5800X now so that I don't have to upgrade the CPU for a long time.
I've already read some forums on this sort of question but haven't come to a satisfactory conclusion yet. I know that this is probably a tough question as it involves guessing about the future, but I would still appreciate your opinions.
Thanks!