Choose I7 4790k or consider an upgrade.
Choose I7 4790k or consider an upgrade.
I've experienced some stuttering and lag in Battlefield 1 multiplayer, especially at higher resolutions. Upgrading my RAM to 16 GB helped a bit. It was worse before, but still noticeable even with lower settings. My GPU is an AMD 1070 Ti. One scenario that feels sluggish is switching to using a scope or optic—transitions aren't smooth, and I'm unsure if it's CPU or GPU related. I prioritize overall smoothness over frame rates, so lowering settings can boost performance. A Ryzen 3700X would likely improve things at 1440p, though I'm not sure how much.
I think a 3700x would really help with the core count alone. From what I've picked up on this forum, AMD emphasizes having RAM with solid timings and speed. If your current RAM isn't enough for a Ryzen setup, consider moving to a 8700k or even a 9900k if you can. EDIT: I just noticed... 1866Mhz isn't fast enough for Ryzen; you should aim for at least 3200Mhz. EDIT2: If budget allows, switch to an AMD path. Otherwise, upgrade to an 8700k and maybe a better cooler. In BIOS, you can boost the RAM speed to 2133 and it should work fine.
The Intel i7 10700K is expected to outperform the Ryzen 3700X significantly. I plan to wait for its release later this year or early 2020.
The processor really improves performance in games such as Battlefield. I switched from my 4770 to a 9700, and the difference is noticeable.
3700X would be great for Battlefield 1 or V, handling heavy loads well and performing better with more than six cores. When it comes to saving money, a 3600 model is a solid choice. For RAM, 3600Mhz CL16 or 3200MHz CL14 are top picks; 3200Mhz CL16 or 3000Mhz CL15 will work if you can't find a better deal elsewhere.
Are you pushing the CPU beyond its limits? That could boost performance slightly. At 1440p resolution with an I7 4790k overclocked, you might encounter some issues. Are you upgrading the RAM or keeping it at the default setting? This matters. To identify what’s slowing you down, use MSI Afterburner while gaming to see if the CPU or GPU reaches its maximum capacity and when.
I'll wait until Black Friday to check for any attractive offers on the 3700x or an i7/i9. I plan to upgrade the RAM to 3600MHz, probably because my current DDR3 might not support DDR4.