CPU utilization is elevated in BF1.
CPU utilization is elevated in BF1.
Checking if 70-80% CPU usage is a bottleneck depends on your setup. With an i5 6500 and a GPU that stays at full use, it’s likely the CPU is limiting performance unless the game is demanding more.
Settings and quality? You're right, especially at high resolution or when adjusting the settings.
BF1 demands a lot from your processor (6600k set as the original requirement).
Bf1 puts a heavy load on the CPU, which is normal for i5 processors during gaming.
BF1 keeps getting worse with every update, meaning we should expect X99 to meet the baseline soon. Still, your knowledge of the current versions is solid.