Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Does PCIe performance actually affect your framerates at 4K? See real PCIe 5.0 benchmark data using Cyberpunk 2077 and more.
Test System Details
Room Temp - 32 Deg
PC SPECS
● CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 7500f stock speed
● Cooler: Arctic freezer 34 black
● GPU: Asrock Challenger RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
● RAM: Adata XPG 32G DDR5 6000 MHZ 30 40 40 76
● MOTHERBOARD: MSI B850M-P
● SATA M2: Sandisk 2TB 500Mbps
● NVMe M.2 SSD : WD SN580 1TB NVME 4.0
● Case: COOLER MASTER 501L
● Power Supply: DeepCool 850W GOLD
● OS: Windows 11 Pro ver. 25H2
● Recorded: MSI AFTER BURNER & AMD Relive app
This video provides a direct comparison of PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 across several modern titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Last of Us. If you are building a high-end PC or upgrading your GPU, understanding how PCIe scaling impacts 4K gaming performance is essential to avoid potential bottlenecks.
We tested these configurations at 2160p to determine if the latest interface standards offer tangible benefits for gamers in 2026. By reviewing these PC gaming hardware metrics, you can decide whether your current motherboard or storage setup is holding back your graphics card.
Subscribe for weekly hardware performance breakdowns, and comment below which game you want us to benchmark next.
Does PCIe performance actually affect your framerates at 4K? See real PCIe 5.0 benchmark data using Cyberpunk 2077 and more.
Test System Details
Room Temp - 32 Deg
PC SPECS
● CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 7500f stock speed
● Cooler: Arctic freezer 34 black
● GPU: Asrock Challenger RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
● RAM: Adata XPG 32G DDR5 6000 MHZ 30 40 40 76
● MOTHERBOARD: MSI B850M-P
● SATA M2: Sandisk 2TB 500Mbps
● NVMe M.2 SSD : WD SN580 1TB NVME 4.0
● Case: COOLER MASTER 501L
● Power Supply: DeepCool 850W GOLD
● OS: Windows 11 Pro ver. 25H2
● Recorded: MSI AFTER BURNER & AMD Relive app
This video provides a direct comparison of PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 across several modern titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Last of Us. If you are building a high-end PC or upgrading your GPU, understanding how PCIe scaling impacts 4K gaming performance is essential to avoid potential bottlenecks.
We tested these configurations at 2160p to determine if the latest interface standards offer tangible benefits for gamers in 2026. By reviewing these PC gaming hardware metrics, you can decide whether your current motherboard or storage setup is holding back your graphics card.
Subscribe for weekly hardware performance breakdowns, and comment below which game you want us to benchmark next.
