[SOLVED] Upgrade from i5-6500 to ryzen 5 3600.

[ricky_skyline]

This is my current build. And after my investigation I just need to spend about 350 bucks and I'll get a new ryzen 5 3600 with an Asus rog strix b450-f. And keep everything else on my rig. Do you think is a good investment? Would I see an improvement? What do you guys think?

My current build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/rskyline/saved/3Mjtt6

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

Ryzens need faster RAM to perform better, at least 3200 MHz dual-channel.

 

[ricky_skyline]

Ryzens need faster RAM to perform better, at least 3200 MHz dual-channel.

How much improvement is to get a 3200Mhz memory against my 2133Mhz, and taking in consideration that it might cost extra 100 bucks?

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

How much improvement is to get a 3200Mhz memory against my 2133Mhz, and taking in consideration that it might cost extra 100 bucks?

On an Intel CPU, you would not notice a difference. On a Ryzen, the performance difference can be up to 15%.

 

[ricky_skyline]

On an Intel CPU, you would not notice a difference. On a Ryzen, the performance difference can be up to 15%.

Oh I see, what is the science behind that difference? Also would you personally expend extra 100 or more in ram?

 

[beers]

Oh I see, what is the science behind that difference?

The Ryzen side inherits its infinity fabric frequency from the RAM frequency. Higher RAM clock = higher infinity fabric clock, so you get more gains than just having faster RAM.

I would say that isn't enough of an upgrade to drop cash on, personally.

 

[ricky_skyline]

The Ryzen side inherits its infinity fabric frequency from the RAM frequency. Higher RAM clock = higher infinity fabric clock, so you get more gains than just having faster RAM.

I would say that isn't enough of an upgrade to drop cash on, personally.

You mean the ram right? I got a couple of friends that told me I should wait a little bit until ryzen 4 is released. What do you think?

 

[beers]

I got a couple of friends that told me I should wait a little bit until ryzen 4 is released. What do you think?

Probably, the rumor mill indicates being DDR5 and PCIE5 on a different socket like AM5 at that point on 5nm. They should skip USB4 for USB5 and launch it on 5/5.

 

[ricky_skyline]

Probably, the rumor mill indicates being DDR5 and PCIE5 on a different socket like AM5 at that point on 5nm. They should skip USB4 for USB5 and launch it on 5/5.

Dang, that probably means that we have to invest way more. I might just grab this two for now. I think is a good upgrade for my 6500