Alright just an update, finally got the 5800X3D.
It’s a game changer. First time I see my GPU at 100%. I actually had to halve the framerate to 50% because I want the GPU to be cool without revving up the fans and, let’s face it, it’s a flight sim, 30 or 40FPS are more than enough, we’re not dodging bullets yet (unless someone makes a mod or MS releases Combat Flight Simulator 2024 too)
When I switched the 2060 12GB for the 6800XT keeping the same processor (3700X) didn’t feel as much as a significant jump. I wasn’t all anger because I bought the GPU after the crypto meltdown and got it cheap. Now that I switched CPU to the 5800X3D I see the real GPU jump. The 6800XT really crushes frames.
I still see hiccups at very busy airports like KLAX or KJFK. These are known to be fps killers and I’m pretty sure it’s the lack of optimization on MSFS engine.
Now, to the temps: it runs way hotter than my 3700X with the same cooler when running Cinebench R23, around 10C hotter. My 3700X completed the test at 70 something, the 5800X3D does it at 80 something. This is out of the box, without changing anything nor using PBO.
Nevertheless, running MSFS temps are about the same if not a tad lower. So, I’m not complaining and I’ll wait for summer to see what happens. Have to say that the ID Cooling SE 224 XT Basic actually does a great job.
So, all in all:
- If anyone switching GPUs, make sure that your CPU can keep it up. It’s a known thing, I know, but first time I actually feel it in the flesh. Even in the old times of 3DFX Monster cards (yeah I’m old) I hadn’t seen it so interdependant.
- If you have an acceptable cooler, don’t rush to get a new one (as I was going to) and first test real world scenarios and not just benchmarks.
Thanks all for your more than valuable inputs. In short we’ll get warmer temps and I’ll update here what happens with the temps and the cooler, if the thread isn’t closed.
Best!
Seb