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Can the CPU restrict GPU overclocking?

Can the CPU restrict GPU overclocking?

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Nabob
Junior Member
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02-08-2016, 02:15 PM
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I own an i3 6100 CPU and a GTX 1060 with 6GB of memory. I attempted to overclock the graphics card to check for improvements in game performance, but no changes occurred. Could this be due to the CPU being insufficient?
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Nabob
02-08-2016, 02:15 PM #1

I own an i3 6100 CPU and a GTX 1060 with 6GB of memory. I attempted to overclock the graphics card to check for improvements in game performance, but no changes occurred. Could this be due to the CPU being insufficient?

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02-08-2016, 02:20 PM
#2
I attempted to run Witcher 3 with the overclocked GPU.
GPU utilization stayed around 70%-90%.
CPU usage occasionally hit 100%, while other times it fell into the 80s and 90s.
It seems the impact depends on the game's specific areas.
If the GPU never reaches 100%, an overclock won't really help much.
Your CPU is likely limiting the GPU performance.
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xXDamoDoggieXx
02-08-2016, 02:20 PM #2

I attempted to run Witcher 3 with the overclocked GPU.
GPU utilization stayed around 70%-90%.
CPU usage occasionally hit 100%, while other times it fell into the 80s and 90s.
It seems the impact depends on the game's specific areas.
If the GPU never reaches 100%, an overclock won't really help much.
Your CPU is likely limiting the GPU performance.

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
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02-08-2016, 02:34 PM
#3
It's probably a good idea to verify your GPU and CPU utilization during gameplay. Utilize tools such as MSI Afterburner. You'll likely notice the CPU reaches maximum usage while the GPU remains unaffected.
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sacapatates
02-08-2016, 02:34 PM #3

It's probably a good idea to verify your GPU and CPU utilization during gameplay. Utilize tools such as MSI Afterburner. You'll likely notice the CPU reaches maximum usage while the GPU remains unaffected.

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Razlorus
Posting Freak
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02-08-2016, 06:40 PM
#4
It's probably a good idea to verify your GPU and CPU activity during gameplay. Consider using tools such as MSI Afterburner. If this is the case, you'll notice the CPU usage hits 100% while the GPU remains unaffected. I attempted to play Witcher 3 with an overclocked GPU. The GPU consumption stayed around 70%-90%, and the CPU occasionally reached 100% but often settled between 80% and 90%. It seems performance varies depending on the game's specific sections.
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Razlorus
02-08-2016, 06:40 PM #4

It's probably a good idea to verify your GPU and CPU activity during gameplay. Consider using tools such as MSI Afterburner. If this is the case, you'll notice the CPU usage hits 100% while the GPU remains unaffected. I attempted to play Witcher 3 with an overclocked GPU. The GPU consumption stayed around 70%-90%, and the CPU occasionally reached 100% but often settled between 80% and 90%. It seems performance varies depending on the game's specific sections.

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IMayBeDead
Senior Member
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02-11-2016, 05:32 AM
#5
I attempted to run Witcher 3 with the overclocked GPU.
GPU utilization stayed around 70%-90%.
CPU usage occasionally hit 100%, while other times it fell into the 80s and 90s.
It seems the impact depends on the game's specific areas.
If the GPU never reaches 100%, an overclock won't really help much.
Your CPU is likely limiting the GPU performance.
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IMayBeDead
02-11-2016, 05:32 AM #5

I attempted to run Witcher 3 with the overclocked GPU.
GPU utilization stayed around 70%-90%.
CPU usage occasionally hit 100%, while other times it fell into the 80s and 90s.
It seems the impact depends on the game's specific areas.
If the GPU never reaches 100%, an overclock won't really help much.
Your CPU is likely limiting the GPU performance.