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Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT Gaming Performance Review: Are they still good options?
This video presents an updated performance review of the AMD Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT processors in games. The results show that these Zen 3 processors, despite their age, are still competitive, especially thanks to improvements in Windows 11. The 5600X stands out for its excellent value for money, even surpassing more modern Intel options in many cases. The availability and more affordable price of DDR4 memory also make the AM4 platform an attractive option for gamers on a budget.
1. 📊 Introduction and sponsor: Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT in today's games
- ✅ The video focuses on retesting the Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT processors in modern games.
- ✅ It is mentioned that the 5800X3D will be retested in the future, despite not being the main focus of this video.
- ✅ The video is sponsored by Gigabyte GeForce RTX 50 series gaming laptops, highlighting models such as the Aorus Master 18 and 16, and the Aorus X16 Co-opilot Plus PC.
- ✅ Key features of the laptops are mentioned, such as RTX 5090 GPUs, 240 Hz HDR screens, PCIe Gen 5 SSD, and Wi-Fi 7.
- ✅ A link is provided in the video description for more information about Gigabyte RTX 50 series laptops and how to get a $100 Steam coupon on selected models.
00:05 - 01:58
1. 📊 Introduction and sponsor: Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT in today's games
- ✅ The video focuses on retesting the Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT processors in modern games.
- ✅ It is mentioned that the 5800X3D will be retested in the future, despite not being the main focus of this video.
- ✅ The video is sponsored by Gigabyte GeForce RTX 50 series gaming laptops, highlighting models such as the Aorus Master 18 and 16, and the Aorus X16 Co-opilot Plus PC.
- ✅ Key features of the laptops are mentioned, such as RTX 5090 GPUs, 240 Hz HDR screens, PCIe Gen 5 SSD, and Wi-Fi 7.
- ✅ A link is provided in the video description for more information about Gigabyte RTX 50 series laptops and how to get a $100 Steam coupon on selected models.
01:59 - 02:27
2. ⚙️ Test setup: Games and settings used in the benchmark
- ✅ Assassin's Creed Shadows was removed from the list of test games.
- ✅ Three new titles were added: Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, and Arc Raiders.
- ✅ A total of 14 games were tested, each with two quality settings.
- ✅ Tests were performed at 1080p with an RTX 5090 to ensure the CPU is the limiting factor.
02:28 - 10:10
3. 🎮 Results in games: Comparative analysis of processor performance
- ✅ Rainbow Six Siege: The 5600X showed remarkably strong performance, surpassing the Core Ultra 5 225F and the 12400F.
- ✅ Battlefield 6: The Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT showed impressive performance, with minimal differences between the 6 and 8-core models.
- ✅ Arc Raiders: The 5600X outperformed the 12400F, with minimal differences between the 6 and 8-core models.
- ✅ Borderlands 4: The Zen 3 processors were very competitive, with the 5600X performing only slightly less than the 5800XT.
- ✅ Marvel Rivals: The 5600X averaged 131 FPS, with the 5800XT only 7% faster.
- ✅ Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: The 5600X was significantly faster than the 5500 and the 12400F with DDR4.
- ✅ Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: The 5600X matched the 12400F with DDR5 and was similar to the 8-core models.
- ✅ Counter-Strike 2: The AMD processors outperformed Intel's, with the 5600X surpassing all Intel options in the graph.
- ✅ Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2: The Zen 3 processors held their own, matching the performance of the 12400F with DDR5.
- ✅ The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Similar performance between the 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT, with the 8-core models showing better 1% lows.
- ✅ Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Although the game prefers memory bandwidth, the Zen 3 processors showed good performance.
- ✅ Mafia the Old Country: Performance was limited to less than 90 FPS, but the newer processors offered a substantial gain.
- ✅ Assetto Corsa Competizione: The AMD processors outperformed Intel's, with the 5600X matching the 5700X and 5800XT.
- ✅ Baldur’s Gate 3: The 5600X was only 5% slower than the 5800XT.
10:11 - 11:39
4. 📈 Average of 14 games: Summary of overall performance
- ✅ In the average of 14 games with medium settings, the 5600X was only 4% slower than the 5800XT.
- ✅ The 5600X approximately matched the performance of the 12400F with DDR5.
- ✅ The 5600X was 20% faster than the 12400F with the same DDR4 3600 memory.
- ✅ The 5600X was only 9% slower than the new Core Ultra 5 225F.
- ✅ The 5600X was 17% slower than the 7500F on average.
11:40 - 16:44
5. 🤔 Conclusions: Value, Windows 11 improvements, and availability
- ✅ AMD's Zen 3 processors have aged incredibly well.
- ✅ The use of DDR4 memory makes them popular due to their lower cost compared to DDR5.
- ✅ Windows 11 version 24H2 significantly improved the performance of Ryzen processors, including Zen 3.
- ✅ The 5600X is a very attractive option due to its low cost and good performance.
- ✅ In Australia, the 5600X costs $190 and includes a cooler, while the 5700X costs $290 and the 5800XT $340.
- ✅ In the U.S., the availability of these processors is limited, with the 5800XT available for $225 on Newegg.
| Component | Price (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 5600X | $190 AUD |
| Ryzen 7 5700X | $290 AUD |
| Ryzen 7 5800XT | $340 AUD |