GTX 960 shows no visual difference when switching between low and ultra settings.
GTX 960 shows no visual difference when switching between low and ultra settings.
the i3 offers superior single-core speed, whereas the 8350 excels across all cores. This difference explains why the game struggles—it isn’t utilizing the additional processing power effectively. The CPU remains heavily loaded at full capacity, preventing the GPU from receiving timely data.
Your FX-9590 and R9 290X seem to be underperforming on Battlefield, likely due to a failing CPU or motherboard.
When some of your cores hit full capacity, it can happen either way. In most cases, the Intel CPU usually performs better on a single core compared to the AMD CPU. Many games rely on just one or two cores for smooth operation.