i7 6700k paired with GTX 1070 graphics card
i7 6700k paired with GTX 1070 graphics card
Check if this setup works with the bottleneck issue. The I7-6700K paired with GTX 1070 G1 and the mentioned RAM should handle it unless there are other constraints. The site’s claim of 5% or less is likely a guideline, not a strict rule.
Some games perform well on multicore systems like Horizon Zero Dawn, but your all-core CPU can handle higher loads than others. In many cases, you'll be more limited by the GPU, especially at medium to high settings for heavier non-Esports titles. Keeping FPS under your average can prevent CPU spikes during intense scenes. I upgraded from a 4790K with strong specs to a 2080Ti, which still struggles in lighter games due to the GPU's demand for high frame rates, even though the CPU can't keep up.
Some titles perform poorly with that i3, possibly not delivering enough power to the GPU at 1080p. Additionally, it could lead to stuttering in games requiring more than four cores.
Sure, skip the "bottleneck calculator" nonsense. You'll always face some bottleneck, but what counts is avoiding an overly unbalanced setup. At 1080p, the 6700k might be holding back the 1070k a bit, so I'd recommend going with 1440p for better performance. Even on a 1080p screen, rendering at 1440p and downscaling will give you a sharper image.
At high resolutions you hit CPU limits mainly around clock speed. Still, you're fine. I used a 3770k at 4.5 GHz and a 1070 until the Ryzen 3000 arrived. Performance improved noticeably but only by about 10-15 FPS. Don't stress too much about bottlenecks. Just assemble a system that fits your needs and enjoy it. This advice comes from someone who's built and repaired computers for 17 years. I don't even worry about bottlenecks when I set up my rigs. I pick a solid processor, add a decent graphics card, ample RAM, a solid board, a dependable power supply, and an SSD. That's it.
I don’t have to fret about any bottlenecks? Here’s the setup I’m using: i7 6700k, GTX 1070, G1 gaming MSI Z170A, G-45 gaming Kingstone Hyper X Fury Black, 32GB DDR4 2666 MHz dual channel SSD, two 16GB NVMe SSDs, Evga Supernova G2 850W, 80 Plus Gold case, and Gambit Antares.