Ensure CPU frequency aligns with 8GB GPU specifications
Ensure CPU frequency aligns with 8GB GPU specifications
Hey guys
What CPU speed should I aim for to match my 8GB GPU? Also, what are the typical GPU frequencies most games require these days so I don’t waste my CPU power unnecessarily? Here’s what I have:
Graphics: MD Radeon RX 580, 8GB
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670K, overclocked to 4.4GHz at 1.200V
[I’m considering keeping it under clock for long-term use]
Memory: 16 GB RAM
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
I mostly play at 1080p sometimes lower than that.
First off there is no such thing as a CPU matching a GPU. Second, you shouldn't have to OC your cpu any more than that and the RX series isn't exactly known for overclocking. The only real bottleneck you should see is based on the games you're playing. I don't think you need to change anything. You're good to go. If the game is old expect the CPU to do most of the work. If the game is newer, expect your GPU to take over in the more demanding graphical situations. If you really want to OC your GPU, you have to do it in small amounts like 20mhz and keep testing till failure. Use MSI Afterburner to do this. I will say that with the RX cards the small gain you may obtain will be hardly noticeable and imo not worth the extra heat...
First off there is no such thing as a CPU matching a GPU. Second, you shouldn't have to OC your cpu any more than that and the RX series isn't exactly known for overclocking. The only real bottleneck you should see is based on the games you're playing. I don't think you need to change anything. You're good to go. If the game is old expect the CPU to do most of the work. If the game is newer, expect your GPU to take over in the more demanding graphical situations. If you really want to OC your GPU, you have to do it in small amounts like 20mhz and keep testing till failure. Use MSI Afterburner to do this. I will say that with the RX cards the small gain you may obtain will be hardly noticeable and imo not worth the extra heat output on that card.
codygriffy :
First off there is no such thing as a CPU matching a GPU. Second, you shouldn't have to OC your cpu any more than that and the RX series isn't exactly known for overclocking. The only real bottleneck you should see is based on the games you're playing. I don't think you need to change anything. You're good to go. If the game is old expect the CPU to do most of the work. If the game is newer, expect your GPU to take over in the more demanding graphical situations. If you really want to OC your GPU, you have to do it in small amounts like 20mhz and keep testing till failure. Use MSI Afterburner to do this. I will say that with the RX cards the small gain you may obtain will be hardly noticeable and imo not worth the extra heat output on that card.
For AMD, use Wattman. So much better than afterburner.