Is your GPU limiting the performance of your CPU?

EJThatGirl
Junior Member

02-05-2017, 02:53 AM

Hey, I just began playing PC games again on my main machine. To check how my system handles newer titles, I opened Task Manager and EVGA Precision in the background. The CPU usage is only about 48% max, while the GPU is hovering near 98-100%. That’s odd since my CPU is older. Does this suggest the GPU is limiting performance? It doesn’t seem logical given how old my CPU is. Here’s what I have set up: an overclocked Xeon X3470 at 3.8 (adjusted to 3.6 for stability), Corsair Vengeance 2400 16GB, EVGA 1070 Ti, a 250GB SSD boot drive, a 3TB HDD, and a 850W Corsair PSU.

EJThatGirl

02-05-2017, 02:53 AM #1

Kathimaster
Member

127

02-06-2017, 05:50 PM

You're asking about your gameplay. What are you currently doing?

Kathimaster

02-06-2017, 05:50 PM #2

You're asking about your gameplay. What are you currently doing?

husker53
Posting Freak

802

02-14-2017, 04:41 AM

It largely depends on the game and the display settings. If you're using Crysis Remastered on Nightmare at 4K, you'd be surprised by the quality.

husker53

02-14-2017, 04:41 AM #3

It largely depends on the game and the display settings. If you're using Crysis Remastered on Nightmare at 4K, you'd be surprised by the quality.

DylanJ145
Member

02-14-2017, 08:22 AM

It's precisely as intended. All is well.

DylanJ145

02-14-2017, 08:22 AM #4

It's precisely as intended. All is well.

iTzDuco1
Member

02-14-2017, 10:21 AM

The CPU sends data to the GPU, which then shows it on your screen. The GPU doesn’t slow down the CPU. I’m considering switching to a newer Intel or AMD processor right away. Your current model is very old—about a first-gen i7 from 2010. It’s time to upgrade!

iTzDuco1

02-14-2017, 10:21 AM #5

derefepo
Junior Member

02-19-2017, 12:10 AM

Aah..good to know that's normal ,maybe I've been out of the game for too long to be forgetting this .Mainly I'm playing No Man's Sky at 4096x2160 res on a 55" tv and some other games at 3840x2160 with mix high and ultra setting.

derefepo

02-19-2017, 12:10 AM #6

Schocko1
Junior Member

02-19-2017, 07:06 AM

Understood, I'll keep using my old configuration. It works well enough for gaming and it also acts as a home media server for the kids' laptops. Plus, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic about it.

Schocko1

02-19-2017, 07:06 AM #7

Understood, I'll keep using my old configuration. It works well enough for gaming and it also acts as a home media server for the kids' laptops. Plus, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic about it.