Discussing CPU usage involves analyzing how efficiently the processor is being utilized.
Discussing CPU usage involves analyzing how efficiently the processor is being utilized.
I have a high-end RTX 2070 and a powerful i7-6700K processor with plenty of RAM. While playing Mordhau I experienced frequent freezes, which led me to check Task Manager on another monitor. My GPU stayed near full use while the CPU remained moderate. When freezes occurred, CPU usage spiked and the GPU dropped. In short, my CPU has only four cores at 4.00 GHz. Is this indicating insufficient cores or bandwidth? I’m considering an upgrade but feel uncertain about what to choose. Which new CPU should I look into?
I've experienced minor stutters in other games, but they weren't as common as here. I'm considering moving to AMD and planning an upgrade anyway, so my budget is quite flexible. For both the motherboard and CPU, I'd like to keep the total under $1000. Thanks!
It seems the processor is likely limiting performance. For AMD options, consider an AMD R7 5800X. In terms of motherboards, a B550 like the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK or Asus ROG STRIX B550-F works well. If choosing Intel, go with an i9-10900K or 10850K (similar to the 10900K but with slightly lower boost clocks) paired with a Z490 board such as MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS or Gigabyte Z490 GAMING X.
Thanks! You're considering the R7 5800X and are weighing options. If you're on a Gigabyte board, they use the x570 chipset, which is different from the B550 found in other boards. For Gigabyte recommendations, look for models compatible with x570—check their latest lineup to ensure compatibility.
Hey no problem, those were just examples that I gave you to look at. The difference between X570 and B550 is X570 has PCIe 4.0 support, unlike B550 which does not, and also more USB ports than B550. It's a higher-end chipset than B550, which I would recommend buying if you want PCIe4.0 support (think more graphics cards and expansion devices, as well as NVMe storage will be faster if both the motherboard and NVMe supports PCIe4.0.). Gigabyte is a good brand. I would suggest either the Gigabyte X570 AORUS Elite WiFi or the non-WiFi and save money if you don't plan on using Wi-Fi, just optional and up to you.
If it counts, I also suggest Asus motherboards—they're extremely dependable.