5700X3D & RX 9060 XT 16GB: Ultimate 1440p Gaming Review

I. Introduction

Currently, the price of DDR5 memory has skyrocketed. Under these circumstances, choosing to build an AM5 platform gaming PC is not a wise move. As a fallback, the most cost-effective approach is to continue building on the AM4 platform as a transitional setup. This strategy doesn’t chase ultimate performance but aims to satisfy mainstream requirements.

With this mindset, the combination of a Ryzen 7 5700X3D and a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is a configuration well worth considering. This article will test the actual gaming performance of this setup for the reference of interested readers.

II. Specifications

CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Released on January 8, 2024, it utilizes TSMC’s 7nm process.

• Cores/Threads: 8 Cores / 16 Threads
• Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz (Base) / 4.1 GHz (Boost)
• Cache: 512KB L1 / 4MB L2 / 96MB L3 (3D V-Cache)
• TDP: 105W
• MSRP: $249

GPU: Radeon RX 9060 XT

Released on June 4, 2025, it uses the Navi 44 GPU based on the RDNA 4 architecture (TSMC 4nm).

• Core Specs: 2048 Stream Processors / 32 Compute Units / 32 Ray Tracing Units
• Clock Speed: 1700MHz (Base) / 3130MHz (Boost)
• Memory: 8GB or 16GB GDDR6 (128-bit)
• Memory Speed/Bandwidth: 20.1 Gbps / 322.3 GB/s
• TDP: 160W
• MSRP: $349

III. Test Platform Configuration

• Processor: Ryzen 7 5700X3D
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS Master
• Memory: 32GB DDR4-3600MHz
• Graphics Card: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
• Storage: ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB
• OS: Windows 10

IV. Gaming Benchmarks (1440P Resolution)

Seven games were tested at 1440P using high quality settings.

Analysis Highlights:

• Alan Wake 2: This is the most demanding title. While the CPU is relaxed (28%), the GPU is fully maxed. With an average of 50 FPS and higher frame times, the smoothness is somewhat lacking.
• Cyberpunk 2077: A solid performance here. The CPU works harder (63%) but handles it well. Achieving nearly 60 FPS at 1440P makes for a very playable experience.
• Spider-Man 2 & The Last of Us Part II: These Sony ports show high VRAM usage (up to 11.4GB), justifying the choice of the 16GB version of the RX 9060 XT. Both maintain averages above 60 FPS.

V. Conclusion

Based on the data from these seven titles, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D + Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB combo exhibits no performance bottlenecks. The GPU can be fully utilized, and the 3D V-Cache on the processor ensures it stays well within its comfort zone even in modern 3A titles.

Summary:

This configuration is highly capable of running mainstream AAA games smoothly at 1440P. Although latency is slightly higher in a few extreme cases, it remains well within acceptable limits for a mid-range build.

For gamers on a budget who still want a high-quality 1440P experience without paying the “DDR5 tax,” this setup is highly recommended.

Would you like me to help you compare these specs against a modern AM5 build to see exactly how much you would save?

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