I'm currently using an Intel i7 7700 and an RTX 3060 on a Z270 motherboard. I've noticed my frame rates aren't great in some games, and sometimes my CPU hits max usage. A bottleneck calculator shows I'm around 18% bottlenecked on my CPU. I'm considering upgrading my CPU and motherboard since I've maxed out what my current motherboard can handle. I'm open to suggestions for both AMD and Intel options. Looking forward to your advice!
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First, what's your budget looking like? If you're mainly focused on gaming and not doing too many productivity tasks, I'd recommend going with AMD. A CPU on an AM5 platform would definitely help futureproof your setup. Just keep in mind that options like the Ryzen 5 7600 are solid for gaming performance and won't break the bank either!
I'd love to stay around the $400 mark if I can!