I'm considering a short-term upgrade from my current graphics card, a GTX 1070, to a 5070 ti while using an i7-6700k. Right now, I can only run Battlefield on low settings at 60 fps on my 1440p monitor, and I would love to hit over 120 fps on medium or high settings. I know that my CPU might bottleneck the performance since it's a couple of generations behind what's recommended for the latest Battlefield games. I'm also planning on eventually upgrading to an AMD 3D processor, but I can't afford to do all the upgrades at once, as that would cost nearly $2000. So, would this partial upgrade be a good move?
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Upgrading to a 5070 ti will definitely improve your performance, but don't expect it to push 120 fps in Battlefield with your i7-6700k. That CPU is a couple of generations old, and testing shows that even newer CPUs struggle to hit that mark. Just keep in mind that you’ll likely still hit a bottleneck, so it might not be the upgrade you're hoping for. Also, what's your power supply?
With the 6700k, getting 120 fps in Battlefield is pretty unrealistic, even with a GPU upgrade. Stronger CPUs are needed for that. If you're aiming for smoother gameplay and better quality, you might get closer to 60 fps on medium/high settings, but it's not guaranteed with your setup. Check this video for more insights!
Got it! Is there any chance to get consistent 60 fps on better settings at least?
If you want to check if you're CPU-limited, you could use task manager or similar tools to monitor your CPU usage while gaming. If it’s near 100%, that signals that your CPU might be the bottleneck, and upgrading the GPU won’t make a huge difference. Just something to keep in mind!
That makes sense! I've noticed that total CPU usage doesn’t always tell the whole story.
I have an 850W EVGA Gold power supply.