I received an upgrade, but it doesn’t seem substantial.
I received an upgrade, but it doesn’t seem substantial.
Your recent upgrade has changed how your system handles graphics workloads. The new Intel i5-9400F offers better multi-core performance compared to the older AMD Ryzen, which should help with streaming and gaming tasks. However, the GPU usage on your new machine is still relatively low, indicating your graphics card isn’t being fully utilized. This could mean the CPU is now the limiting factor, especially when running demanding games like Sea of Thieves. If you want smoother performance across all games, consider checking if your GPU drivers are up to date or exploring ways to optimize GPU usage.
The 9400F runs more slowly compared to the 1600, particularly for streaming because it lacks SMT. You didn’t upgrade—you downgraded. It seems you didn’t realize you wanted better performance if you were already doing well. You weren’t facing any bottlenecks at all.
Some i5 X400 models have consistently underperformed. My brother’s 7400 was a huge letdown with slow speeds, the 8400 offered only minor improvements like extra cores and the option to switch to an i7, while the 9400F didn’t offer much value. The processor would have been better if you focused solely on Counter-Strike, but overall it falls far short.
It's often mentioned that many games struggle with handling two cards efficiently, which can indeed be a significant amount of memory. People used to emphasize finding an optimal balance between memory usage and performance. I think these ideas are still relevant today, even though they were the first things that came to mind.
However, the 9700F isn't the model you're looking for... It's better to revisit the 1600 version.
Do you have the 1600 model available?... Why purchase a Z motherboard without owning a K series chip?