I'm currently gaming on an RTX 3070 paired with a Ryzen 7 5800X, running Arc Raiders at 1080p. My settings are mostly on low with view distance and textures set to medium, and I'm using DLSS in performance mode. My frame rates hover around 80 FPS, dropping to about 120 FPS during less intense moments. I know that upgrading to AM5 isn't the best move right now, so I'm wondering whether I should prioritize upgrading my CPU or GPU for better performance.
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It sounds like you're hitting a CPU bottleneck, especially since you're already using DLSS on performance settings at 1080p with low graphics. I'd suggest capping your FPS to about 80. This way, the game will feel smoother and more consistent. You can also crank up the graphics settings to high since your GPU can handle it well without a significant drop in framerate.
The 3070 is a solid card for 1080p, so I don't think it's actually the problem. Your 5800X getting around 80 FPS in heavy scenes sounds pretty typical. Even my new 7800X3D doesn't always hit 120 FPS across all scenes, so you might just need to optimize your settings.
Your setup should be capable of better performance. Before rushing to upgrade anything, see if there’s an underlying issue causing the slow performance. Ideally, if you do decide to upgrade, something like the 5070 or 9070 would avoid bottlenecks, but honestly, your 3070 should still do well at 1080p.
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