Is there an issue or a constraint in progress?
Is there an issue or a constraint in progress?
Hello! I'm an architecture student working with an i5-4460, gt1030, and two 1080p monitors. I'm thinking about switching to a Ryzen 7 5700X with a 12GB 3060 GPU. After checking some bottleneck calculators, it seems there might be a limitation in any of the setups. While gaming performance is likely the focus, I'm curious if upgrading the CPU would still be beneficial for my workflow. I'm using programs like ArchiCAD, Revit, D5 Render, TwinMotion, and SketchUp. I need to upgrade the GPU for 3D modeling and rendering, but I'm unsure if a CPU upgrade is worthwhile for these tasks. Please find the calculator results attached.
They're really not useful. The idea you've suggested is superior to what you currently have, so proceed with it.
They are usually used in gaming at the specified settings, but can also fit your situation equally well. The example on the right illustrates how much your current CPU limits your GPU performance, while the left side is unclear but seems to suggest a "no 4K" restriction for the GPU. In general, your CPU and GPU work well together. For CAD, this matters less since it depends more on time spent than frames per second. CPU and GPU performance remain consistent.
I wouldn't attribute such significant credit to these types of bottleneck calculators.