I currently have an Asus Prime Z390-A motherboard paired with an Intel Core i7-9700k running at 3.6GHz. I just bought a new 5070 GPU, but I'm concerned that my existing motherboard and CPU might bottleneck its performance. Should I consider upgrading my CPU? If I do that, will I also have to get a new motherboard? I appreciate any advice!
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What resolution are you gaming at, and what games do you play? Even if your CPU does bottleneck, you can often tweak the settings to favor your GPU.
Don't stress too much about bottlenecks; they happen with any setup. Just enjoy your new GPU!
Thanks! Will my motherboard handle the new GPU okay?
I'm using a Z390 with a 9700k and a 4070 Super at 1440p. It performs decently! Sure, a better CPU could give more boost, but upgrading means you'll need a new motherboard as well—your Z390 only allows for a 9900k, which isn't a big leap.
Honestly, your current setup should handle the 5070 pretty well for most games at 1440p. If you decide to upgrade later, that’s when motherboard and CPU considerations really kick in.
I'm playing at 2560x1440.