I recently upgraded my GPU from a 3060 Ti to an RX 7800 XT, but I'm not seeing the performance change I expected. My PC build includes an ASUS Prime Z490 motherboard, an Intel i7 10700K CPU, 64GB of RAM, and a Corsair 850W power supply, along with a H100i AIO cooler. I mainly play FPS games like Call of Duty and Halo, aiming for over 200 FPS, but I'm only hitting 100-110 FPS at 1080p with recommended performance settings. Any thoughts on whether my CPU is bottlenecking my GPU?
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Yes, it seems like CPU bottlenecking is likely happening here. When I had a Ryzen 3700X with the 7800 XT, I managed around 120 FPS in games like Halo and COD. After upgrading to a 5700X3D, that jumped to about 200 FPS. So, a CPU upgrade could really help in your case.
Definitely seems like a CPU bottleneck. I made the jump from a 10700K to a 7800X3D while gaming at 1440p, and I saw a huge increase in performance across my games. If you're playing at 1440p and still want high FPS, that CPU could be the limiting factor.
What games are you focusing on? If you're playing graphically intense single-player games, those can still stress the CPU a lot, while pure FPS shooters might be more GPU-heavy. Sounds like you’re in a position where your CPU might be holding you back a bit.
It sounds like you might be experiencing some CPU bottlenecking, especially since you’re mainly playing FPS games. If you really want that extra performance, especially in demanding titles, consider looking into a CPU upgrade or tweaking some settings for better optimization.
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