What's the Best CPU Upgrade for My Ryzen 5 3600 Without Changing Motherboard?

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I’m looking to upgrade my Ryzen 5 3600 to a better CPU while keeping my current motherboard. I have an RTX 3060 and 32GB of DDR4 RAM, so I’d love to hear your recommendations! Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

2 Answers

CPUWizard99 -

The 5700X3D is a solid choice for your setup! It should pair nicely with your RTX 3060 without any issues.

GamingGuru88 -

If you’re looking for something that works well with your GPU, the 5600X or 5700X are both great options. You probably don’t need a super powerful CPU like the 5800X3D unless you’re planning to upgrade your GPU soon. Just a heads up, though—the 5800X3D can be a bit of overkill for now.

EpicNoob34 -

I’d love to upgrade my GPU too, but that’s not happening right now. Thanks for the input!

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