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GPU and CPU comparison

GPU and CPU comparison

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GewoonRomano
Member
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07-09-2022, 06:12 AM
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Hello, your question about performance is clear. With an i7-7700, a 1070 Ti GPU, 16GB RAM at 3000MHz, the page bottleneck calculator suggests around 14% utilization. That’s a moderate impact—likely acceptable for most tasks, but if you notice lag or performance drops, upgrading to a Ryzen 5 3600 with an RX 5700 XT could help. Your current setup seems solid, but the upgrade depends on your specific usage and how much you value smooth multitasking.
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GewoonRomano
07-09-2022, 06:12 AM #1

Hello, your question about performance is clear. With an i7-7700, a 1070 Ti GPU, 16GB RAM at 3000MHz, the page bottleneck calculator suggests around 14% utilization. That’s a moderate impact—likely acceptable for most tasks, but if you notice lag or performance drops, upgrading to a Ryzen 5 3600 with an RX 5700 XT could help. Your current setup seems solid, but the upgrade depends on your specific usage and how much you value smooth multitasking.

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i0cean
Member
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07-09-2022, 10:29 AM
#2
The 7700 remains a strong gaming CPU, don’t worry it’s not weak for games. The 5700 XT offers similar performance to the 1070 Ti. Don’t rely on bottleneck calculators—they’re not helpful. Edited November 11, 2019 by Fasauceome
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i0cean
07-09-2022, 10:29 AM #2

The 7700 remains a strong gaming CPU, don’t worry it’s not weak for games. The 5700 XT offers similar performance to the 1070 Ti. Don’t rely on bottleneck calculators—they’re not helpful. Edited November 11, 2019 by Fasauceome

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Linkiechu
Member
145
07-09-2022, 06:11 PM
#3
The bottleneck calculator is quite complicated. It needs specific factors to accurately assess performance. Short answer: it won't, and that fits well. A R5 3600 may run faster, particularly with multithreading. This varies based on your tasks.
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Linkiechu
07-09-2022, 06:11 PM #3

The bottleneck calculator is quite complicated. It needs specific factors to accurately assess performance. Short answer: it won't, and that fits well. A R5 3600 may run faster, particularly with multithreading. This varies based on your tasks.

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puppylover507
Member
127
07-09-2022, 07:23 PM
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Focus on the games and activities you engage with, rather than being pressured by websites to buy new equipment just because components are outdated. If your games aren’t working smoothly, there could be an issue. Prioritize real performance first, and consider theoretical limitations before making decisions.
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puppylover507
07-09-2022, 07:23 PM #4

Focus on the games and activities you engage with, rather than being pressured by websites to buy new equipment just because components are outdated. If your games aren’t working smoothly, there could be an issue. Prioritize real performance first, and consider theoretical limitations before making decisions.

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Ion23
Member
170
07-09-2022, 11:59 PM
#5
Absolutely, RGB is popular, though some overlook it. Skipping it could slow down your entire circuit design.
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Ion23
07-09-2022, 11:59 PM #5

Absolutely, RGB is popular, though some overlook it. Skipping it could slow down your entire circuit design.

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ISY_0815
Senior Member
566
07-12-2022, 08:33 AM
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Alternatively, using RGB could slow down your system since it consumes energy, drawing resources from CPU, GPU, RAM, and VRMs.
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ISY_0815
07-12-2022, 08:33 AM #6

Alternatively, using RGB could slow down your system since it consumes energy, drawing resources from CPU, GPU, RAM, and VRMs.

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Marcel2440
Member
138
07-12-2022, 10:24 AM
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Avoid Blue RGB fans. In the past, when you couldn't choose colors before addressable RGB, the common rule was: Red means more overclocking but gets hotter—don't use it with FX 9590 + R 290x or you'll overheat. Green is better for power savings, quieter fans, and lighter load on your PSU. Blue keeps things cooler but adds extra cooling needs for the thermal paste and cooler. Yellow works well if you want a balance between performance and efficiency.
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Marcel2440
07-12-2022, 10:24 AM #7

Avoid Blue RGB fans. In the past, when you couldn't choose colors before addressable RGB, the common rule was: Red means more overclocking but gets hotter—don't use it with FX 9590 + R 290x or you'll overheat. Green is better for power savings, quieter fans, and lighter load on your PSU. Blue keeps things cooler but adds extra cooling needs for the thermal paste and cooler. Yellow works well if you want a balance between performance and efficiency.

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CraftingCobus
Junior Member
9
07-16-2022, 07:30 AM
#8
It really varies depending on the game and workload you're using. Right now I'm running a 3770k at 4.5ghz with DDR3 1600 and a 2060 super, but I haven’t noticed any big CPU issues while playing Modern Warfare at 1440p around 120 FPS. Both my CPU and GPU are fully loaded with most settings set high. This is just one scenario and doesn’t always apply to other games or configurations. Try out your setup before upgrading, and consider buying new hardware rather than following online advice unless you really want to.
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CraftingCobus
07-16-2022, 07:30 AM #8

It really varies depending on the game and workload you're using. Right now I'm running a 3770k at 4.5ghz with DDR3 1600 and a 2060 super, but I haven’t noticed any big CPU issues while playing Modern Warfare at 1440p around 120 FPS. Both my CPU and GPU are fully loaded with most settings set high. This is just one scenario and doesn’t always apply to other games or configurations. Try out your setup before upgrading, and consider buying new hardware rather than following online advice unless you really want to.