Same frame rate for all visuals in GTA V.
Same frame rate for all visuals in GTA V.
Hi, your setup is quite solid. You mention consistent 40 FPS across different graphics settings, which suggests the issue isn’t with your frame rate itself. Your GPU is GTX 970, RAM is 16 GB DDR3 SSD, and you’re using MSI Gaming for overclocking. The CPU is an Intel Core i5 650, which is decent but not the strongest option for overclocking. If your CPU is the bottleneck, upgrading to an i7 875K could help, especially since you’re not using V-Sync. However, sticking with your current motherboard seems fine unless you plan to change it later. Let me know if you want more details!
GTA V demands a lot from the CPU, which often points to a bottleneck. It's not definitive, but highly probable. Monitoring GPU usage can help confirm if it's falling significantly under 100%.
I believe you're referring to the CPU running at full capacity while the GPU usage remains minimal.
The CPU doesn't need to run at full capacity since it can become a bottleneck without being forced to operate at 100%. It's simpler to observe the GPU load, which typically stays near 100%. As I mentioned, if the GPU usage falls significantly below that level, the issue is likely a CPU limitation.
You're using an i5-650 with dual cores, correct? Switching to a quad-core processor like the i7-875K could be a good upgrade. Perhaps an i5-750 with overclocking might work too, but only if you can get a good price. If it's costly, upgrading to Haswell/Skylake and getting more performance would be better. I'm just rephrasing your point. Essentially, if the CPU isn't keeping up, the GPU's usage will decrease.
The 650 features dual cores with hyperthreading, while the i7 represents a significant improvement.