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[GeoffreyA]

Originally Posted by Z2697

Are the old architecture CPUs "re-released" really worth it?
It's good to see a platform have such a long life, but they can just keep manufacturing old models.
Maybe it's a good marketing strategy? I don't know.

For those still on AM4 and not ready to migrate to a new platform, Zen 3 is the best option and quite an improvement over Zen 1. Going from Zen 2 to 3 will be smaller, and arguably not worth it.

As for the 5500GT and 5600GT, they are, indeed, marketing re-releases, but good value, being cheaper than the 5600G, of which they are rebadged versions. The steppings, CZN-A0, are the same.

For my part, unluckily, the B450 Tomahawk has compatibility issues with Cezanne. Presumably, it is a BIOS issue, but MSI is not interested in fixing this. The 5500GT booted up all right, but by the next day, the problems were pervasive; it locked up constantly, with graphical distortions. I'll be returning it tomorrow and have decided to stick with my old, trusty CPU till I build a new system from scratch. Perhaps AM6 when it comes!

[wswartzendruber]

Originally Posted by GeoffreyA

For those still on AM4 and not ready to migrate to a new platform, Zen 3 is the best option and quite an improvement over Zen 1. Going from Zen 2 to 3 will be smaller, and arguably not worth it.

I was originally resolved to keep my 3950X until 2029. Then I saw a 5950X for $380 and was like, "Why not..."

I did get a noticeable frame bump with x265, but it's not dramatic.

[GeoffreyA]

Originally Posted by wswartzendruber

I was originally resolved to keep my 3950X until 2029. Then I saw a 5950X for $380 and was like, "Why not..."

Leaving a good deal, not to mention performance on the table, is painful!

Post-Sandy Bridge, most CPUs can easily go for a decade.