I'm currently using an Intel i5 7400 paired with an RX 5700 XT. Unfortunately, I can't afford to upgrade my CPU or motherboard, and my grandpa has set some rules about my spending after seeing how much I paid for the GPU. I'm really struggling with stutters in games like The Last of Us Part 1 and God of War. Does anyone have suggestions for dealing with CPU bottlenecks? It's making my gaming experience pretty frustrating.
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Honestly, if you're hitting a CPU bottleneck, there's not much you can do without an upgrade. It's tough to squeeze more performance out of a CPU that's holding you back. You might want to check if you have a lot of background apps running when gaming or ensure your CPU isn't overheating, but ultimately, it seems like an upgrade might be necessary.
What resolution are you gaming at? Playing at a higher resolution can sometimes shift the load more towards the GPU instead of the CPU. If you're at 1080p, it might still be CPU-bound, but worth checking out!
A complete reinstall of Windows might boost your performance by getting rid of bloatware. Using a tool like Process Lasso to set CPU priorities could help too! Just make sure you don't have too much running in the background.
You could try lowering physics-related settings like shadows and NPC count in your games. Adjusting .ini files can also sometimes help. Just remember, some games are really CPU-heavy, and if they bring your system down, there’s only so much you can do.
Have you thought about tweaking graphical settings? Reducing draw distance and grass density can alleviate some load on your CPU. Also, using Special K can help limit your FPS to a range that your CPU can handle better.
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