I'm planning to get an RTX 2060 to pair with my i7-8700. Initially, I considered the GTX 1660 Super, but I've heard that there might be a bottleneck with the 2060. I'd love to know how significant the performance difference will be in games, particularly at 1080p resolution.
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Don't stress about bottlenecks too much! The 2060 is around 33% faster than the 1660, which is a noticeable increase. Your setup should handle most games pretty well!
The impact of a bottleneck really depends on the game and settings you're using. Different titles make use of the CPU and GPU in various ways, so some games may perform differently than others.
For instance, if you're playing Roblox, BeamNG, or GTA V at 1080p on ultra settings, the GPU will likely handle most of the workload nicely without causing any major bottlenecks. It's really about how each game utilizes those resources.
Your setup should be fine! The 8700 and 2060 will run plenty of games smoothly. Typically, the GPU will hit its limits before the CPU does, which is quite normal and a good sign that the GPU is being utilized.
But will I really see that much of a performance increase using the 2060 over the 1660 Super?
The i7-8700 is a solid match for the RTX 2060. You can expect noticeable improvements compared to the 1660 Super, especially with the added benefit of DLSS. You're looking at a good gaming experience here!
I don't think you'll face a significant bottleneck. I used an i7 7700K with an RTX 3070 for years, and it worked great. With an i7-8700 and a 2060, you can expect about a 10 fps difference compared to a 1660 Super. You'll also get access to cool features like DLSS and ray tracing, though I wouldn't push ray tracing too hard unless you're comfortable with lower frame rates.
Thanks for the insight! That makes me feel better about my choice.
Oh, for those games, how do you think the RTX 2060 will compare to the 1660 Super?