Adjusting CPU performance to resolve limitations
Adjusting CPU performance to resolve limitations
Good Evening
I’ve been struggling to reach 40 fps lately on my gaming rig. In the ads I’ve noticed people achieving 100+ fps. My setup includes an Intel i5 6600k, Asus Z170 Pro Gaming, Hyperx 8 GB DDR4 RAM, Cooler Master 212 Evo cooler, Nvidia GTX 1070, Corsair 650 PSU, WD Black Sata 7200, and an Adata 128 GB SSD.
There’s a bottleneck issue where my CPU usage hits 100% while the GPU barely contributes 50/60%. I ran a stress test for about four hours and another for around twenty-four hours. I used the bottleneck calculator, which suggested my CPU is too weak for that graphics card and recommended upgrading to an I7 3930K. Could it be the game causing the problem?
If I overclock my CPU, would the bottleneck disappear and would my FPS improve?
Thank you in advance.
The three articles discuss how varying game settings affect the FPS achieved.
I don't believe 6600k will cause a bottleneck with 1070. That bottleneck calculator is misleading and just tries to make you work on your own machine.
Review your process to confirm if any other program is consuming the CPU while you're gaming.
If you're not overclocking, proceed regardless—your k-version CPU should handle it.
Samaratin: Review these three articles. Various game configurations affect the FPS you achieve... http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/...ance-guide http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/wat...iew,1.html I experimented with adjusting resolution, quality, and other settings, but FPS stayed consistent. In the menu, I achieve around 200 FPS on the loading screen, barely 2-30 FPS in ultra, and 40-50 FPS in medium.
The bottleneck calculator is not reliable, avoid using it.
What resolution are you aiming for?
I'm currently at 1920x1080 full HD.
I don't believe 6600k will cause a problem with 1070. That bottleneck calculator is misleading—it just tells you to run something on your own machine. Look at your process to see if any other app is using the CPU while you're gaming. If you're not overclocking, just proceed. You have a k-version CPU, right? That's why it might work. I was playing and noticed the CPU usage hits 100%. I used RAZER CORTEX to improve performance and shut down background services, but nothing changed. Thanks for the tip!
The problem isn't your hardware. It's the game. Give your poor computer a break, it's trying to sift through and make some meaning of all the garbage, I mean WD2, that's being thrown at it.
If the game were much better optimized, you'd easily be running it at 100fps. But it's not.
As long as you don't do anything cringe-worthy, there's no reason not to OC your CPU, regardless of bottleneck. It's a k sku CPU on a smexy ass motherboard and a damn good CPU cooler.
The issue isn't with your hardware. It's the game itself. Your computer is struggling to process everything, especially the WD2 files. If the game was more optimized, you'd likely run it smoothly at 100fps. Unless you're doing something awkward, upgrading your CPU should be worth considering.
Amanat0500 :
Is it worth doing an OC to 4.6?
Will your CPU actually reach that speed?
I can't provide a definite answer, and I think your question might be a bit off track.
Today, people don’t just overclock for performance reasons. Usually it’s done because it feels right or because I want it to. Will overclocking really improve performance? Sure, as long as it stays stable. The improvements aren’t huge anymore. My old 965BE didn’t see a big jump just by pushing it to 4.2ghz. It doesn’t work like that these days.
When it comes to overclocking, setting a specific clock speed goal is usually a bad idea. Better to limit things based on temperature or core voltage—like saying “I won’t let the CPU exceed 70°C under load” or “I won’t go beyond 1.3V Vcore.” Aiming for 4.6ghz can cause frustration. I’ve been there too. Avoid making the same mistakes. Take your time, test carefully for stability. It’s not that easy as just hitting a number in the multiplier and seeing memes everywhere. It might work, but it’s generally not safe. Check guides on safe overclocking procedures. This won’t be done quickly—maybe not even in a few days. My longest attempt at a stable OC took about two months.
And definitely don’t go all-in on overclocking your motherboard like I did.
Whether you should OC your CPU? Yes, if you want.
But should you OC your CPU to 4.6? No.