Performance gains weren't apparent after boosting the I7 7700K to 4.8GHz.
Performance gains weren't apparent after boosting the I7 7700K to 4.8GHz.
Well, it’s straightforward. No gains at all. This isn’t the first attempt. I’m testing it with AC: Origins, which I’ve heard is CPU-heavy. I also tried The Division back then—4.9GHz, same outcome. No real boost. Not that I require 3440x1440 for stability; my 4K screen still struggles at 45/50fps with drops. Maybe a CPU overclock could help. Still, it’s good to keep exploring ^^. Anyone have any tips? Feel free to share your PC specs here.
It seems your graphics card might be the limiting factor. Using the most powerful CPU you own won’t help much until you switch to a better GPU.
It's possible, but a 1080 isn't part of my buying list for this joke story. I got the card just two weeks before the Ti came out. The reviews for the Ti aren't much better than the 1080 stock, so it probably won't make a big difference. My GPU is a bit more overclocked than MSI's standard model, which gives me around a 5fps boost.
Unlucky situation here, but great to be in the PC hardware world. A 1080 Ti represents a big upgrade from the 1080, definitely noticeable. However, I’d prefer another 1080 and set up SLI instead of going with a 1080 Ti. It seems you have a solid card paired with an aftermarket cooler, so pushing it to 2GHz would help.
I pushed it to its limits until it produced artifacts. It continues to operate at 40°C during heavy use with fans running at 150% capacity.
Keep the CPU unchanged if you handle professional tasks or anything besides gaming. Otherwise, I’d delay it a bit to extend its lifespan. For improved gaming performance, consider upgrading to another 1080. I’ll probably receive another 1070 once Pascal becomes affordable used. What are your thoughts on this?
I copied this from a webpage where they conducted tests using the same model as mine. Then I gradually increased the numbers until artifacts appeared. I could increase slightly without losing results, but improvements remained minimal. That’s why I chose to follow what the website recommended.
It flips the usual picture. At smaller sizes it demands more CPU power because it must match the GPU's speed. "Fewer pixels – simpler for the GPU" At bigger displays such as 3840x2160 or 3440x1440, the GPU handles more pixels around, reducing the load on your CPU to maintain frames. That’s why your CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p when framerate increases, it struggles to keep pace with the GPU. In higher resolutions your GPU lacks the strength to process those frames efficiently, so your CPU relaxes