Proper method for comparing CPUs through benchmarking
Proper method for comparing CPUs through benchmarking
Hello!
I noticed a lot of videos discussing different CPUs. I saw comparisons ranging from an i5 7400 to an i7 8700 with Core 2 Duo E7500. Most of these videos pair the more powerful CPU with a very good GPU, like the i7 8700k with a GTX 1080TI. In such cases, the FPS difference can be around 50 FPS, but this doesn’t fully show the CPU performance alone, since the i3 8100 might limit the GTX 1080TI.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to compare CPUs with a GPU that doesn’t cause bottlenecks, such as a GTX 1060 or GTX 1050?
it shows CPU performance variations during that task. bottlenecking is merely a sensationalized word to name a restricting part in specific situations.
and if you need results for lower-end GPUs, they evaluate three different resolutions to capture that.
No, I wouldn't agree with that.
When evaluating a single component like a CPU, you aim to ensure no other part hinders its performance. This approach isolates the CPU so you can clearly demonstrate its superiority over alternatives. If other components are present, it changes the testing scenario and doesn't accurately compare CPU performance directly.
The term bottleneck is often exaggerated.
A bottleneck refers to operating a 2080Ti with a 4th generation i3...