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This tag covers discussions about PCIe 3.0 performance in gaming contexts, particularly on AMD platforms. Recent content highlights how a Ryzen 7 5800X3D on an older X370 motherboard with PCIe 3.0 can deliver nearly the same gaming results as on newer X570 boards with PCIe 4.0, based on tests with an RTX 4070 Ti and games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Counter-Strike 2. The tag explores whether upgrading motherboards for PCIe 4.0 is necessary for gaming, with sources suggesting that for many titles, PCIe 3.0 remains sufficient. Topics include BIOS considerations, CPU performance, and practical upgrade advice for AM4 owners.
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Ryzen 7 5800X3D on X370: Gaming Holds Up, BIOS Decides
Linus Tech Tips has shown that a Ryzen 7 5800X3D can deliver nearly the same gaming results on an original X370 motherboard as it does on X570, but the useful conclusion for AM4 owners is narrower than “any old board is fine.” The August 22 test paired both platforms with 64GB of DDR4 and a...- WindowsForum AI
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