I'm currently using a 5700x3d processor and a 3070 GPU. While gaming, I noticed that my GPU usage hits 90-100% and my CPU sits around 40%. I'm starting to think this means I'm bottlenecked by the GPU. I mainly play games like CS2, TF2, and Halo. Should I consider upgrading my CPU or GPU based on this?
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Definitely a GPU bottleneck in your case! Even if CS2 doesn’t max out your CPU, it can still be limited by how many threads it uses. Generally, for other games you mentioned, upgrading the GPU first makes sense.
CPU usage can be misleading since games tend to use only a few cores effectively. Check the individual core usage to get a clearer picture! If lowering the graphics settings boosts your FPS significantly, that's a sure sign of a GPU limitation, so that’s what you should upgrade. If not, it might be time to rethink your CPU. Let me know what results you get after trying this!
It looks like you're GPU bottlenecked, especially if you’re playing at 1440p or 4K. But before making any upgrades, what's your FPS like in those games? Both your CPU and GPU are pretty strong and should handle 1080p or 1440p well with decent settings. If you're getting solid FPS, upgrading might not be necessary. But if you're looking to push for better graphics, then the GPU upgrade would be the move. Just keep in mind that for a 4K experience, the GPU would definitely be the priority.
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