Can the i7-3630qm reach speeds above 2.4ghz? Yes, it can support higher frequencies.
Can the i7-3630qm reach speeds above 2.4ghz? Yes, it can support higher frequencies.
I know I know it's a bad combination but it's all I can afford. I have a GTX 1070 and a laptop with an i7-3630qm.
How well will they work. The guy I bought the 1070 off of was using an old i5-2400 non K, and he was getting 50fps on 4k all ultra settings in most games. The 2400 is apparently 3.1GHz, and mine is 2.4GHz.
Google actually says my i7 can range from 2.4-3.4, and some people say it's possible to overclock and other say it's not.
Also IT IS technically an i7 and they are somewhat comparable this site says there are benifits and some say it's even faster...
here are some good comparisons
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/In...0/626vs803
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-36...re-i5-2400
Obviously this will bottleneck me and I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to boost it even just a bit but preferably to 3GHz.
I just can't afford an entire computer right now and i'm sick of my incredibly weak system that can't run BF4 on anything more than medium to low settings at 1080p.
It seems you're likely setting up a 1070 on a GPU dock. First, a dock will significantly reduce your 1070's performance—this is just how GPU docks work. Your CPU will face less of a bottleneck since the dock becomes the main limitation. Playing at higher resolutions won't cause major issues. Bottlenecking isn't as important if you're achieving the desired frame rates in games. Don't worry; if you're getting the performance you expect, it's sufficient. If your aim is 1080P at 60-70fps, a 1070 paired with a strong CPU should handle it well at high or ultra settings.
The 3630QM will boost to 3.4 GHz when under stress (likely a bit lower if all cores are active). Whether it can keep those speeds long-term relies on your laptop's cooling and power features.
What method are you considering for linking your GTX 1070 to your computer?
A 1070 won't reach over 50+ fps at 4K ultra settings, no matter what the rest of your setup is, unless you're running older or less demanding games.
Technically in AZ, you're likely using this 1070 on a GPU dock.
First, a GPU dock will usually reduce your 1070 performance by about 15%.
This is normal for GPU docks.
Your CPU will be less of a bottleneck since the dock becomes the main limitation.
Playing at higher resolutions won't cause much of a bottleneck.
However, if you're not seeing the expected frame rates, it's not worth worrying about.
As long as you're achieving your target performance, it's sufficient.
If you aim for 1080P at 60-70fps, a 1070 with a decent CPU should work well in high or ultra settings.
My aim is around 60fps in 1440p and 4k, which should be fine since I mostly play older games.
It's nice to know that higher resolutions don't make the bottleneck worse.
TJ Hooker explains that the 3630QM will boost to 3.4 GHz when under load, though performance may vary with all cores engaged. The ability to sustain those speeds long-term relies on your laptop's cooling and power features.
He asks about connecting a GTX 1070 to a laptop, noting that such a card won't achieve high frame rates at 4K ultra settings unless the system is older or less demanding. He mentions he only plays games from the past, like Battlefield 3, GTA V, Skyrim, Transport Fever, Cities: Skylines, Sims 3, Black Ops 1, and Modern Warfare 2. He can run MW2 and Black Ops 1 at 4K 60fps and Battlefield 3 in almost ultra at 1080p. He also shares a video showing the GTX 1070 running GTA 5 at nearly ultra with 60fps.
He references another player who used an eGPU dock in Doom 2016, achieving 60fps at absolute ultra with AAS enabled and a GTX 970, noting the GTX 1070 is about half as fast. He also points out that the CPU matches his own, citing a benchmark video for comparison.
Overall, he confirms the GTX 1070 suits his needs, as he doesn't play newer titles and prefers classic games.
It seems you're likely using this 1070 on a GPU dock. The dock will reduce your 1070's performance by about 15%. Your CPU will still be the main limiting factor, but the dock will take some pressure off. At higher resolutions, the bottleneck should disappear. Don't stress too much if you're achieving the frame rates you expect—those are sufficient. If you aim for 1080P at 60-70fps, a 1070 with your CPU should handle it well, especially with high to ultra settings. Also, how much more performance do you think a 1070 will provide compared to your current dual SLI GT-750m graphics cards? That's like comparing two 70hp engines in a car. What's your estimate for the improvement? Right now I only have 2GB of VRAM.
Oh geez, GT750Ms in SLI. A 1070 will definitely boost your performance (maybe even quadruple it).
And if you aim for 1440P and 4k, don't worry about the CPU getting overwhelmed. It shouldn't happen at those higher resolutions since your frame rate will stay manageable.
TechyInAZ is talking about GT750Ms with SLI, mentioning a 1070 that can significantly boost performance. He notes the system handles 1440P and 4k well without CPU issues, as frame rates stay manageable. He describes the frustration of older games lacking support for sli and how even modest resolutions sometimes hit 60fps, but high VRAM limits still cause crashes. He also shares his experience with Black Ops 1 and Modern Warfare 2 running at high settings, finding they perform better visually than some modern titles despite their visual quality.