I've got an Intel i5 7600 paired with an RTX 3060 Ti, but lately, my CPU keeps maxing out at 100%. Is it possible that my GPU is the culprit here? Should I consider downgrading my GPU a bit?
4 Answers
Your CPU seems weak for that GPU setup. The 3060 Ti is better than the old Strix 1080 you had, and now your CPU just can't keep up, which is causing those high usage spikes. It's not your GPU causing the problem; rather, your CPU is bottlenecking the performance.
It's more about CPU capabilities than GPU. A 100% CPU usage isn't necessarily bad, but it means you're not utilizing your GPU's potential fully. Maybe consider upgrading your CPU down the line, but you might not see a huge FPS increase to justify the cost right away.
You shouldn't need to downgrade your GPU; instead, it makes more sense to upgrade your CPU. Those 7th gen Intel CPUs are getting outdated for gaming. Even a more recent i3 would give better performance.
Honestly, just keep using the 3060 Ti until you can afford a CPU upgrade. Try playing at higher resolutions to lessen the stutter caused by the bottleneck.
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