Top CPU and motherboard options for a 980TI are available.
Top CPU and motherboard options for a 980TI are available.
The i5 remained competitive when 980Ti was released. Did the GPU become faster or did the CPU slow down? The performance balance stayed similar over time; just newer games became more challenging, and swapping one component won't make much difference. It could improve a few percentage points in certain titles.
I’d check the Facebook Marketplace near you for any listings of full platforms at discounted prices from someone who recently upgraded to newer hardware. For example, if you just moved to a 7700x with the AM5 platform, your old Ryzen 5 3600X and x470 motherboard could be available for around $300. It’s just a way to see what others are offering after an upgrade.
You're experiencing performance issues despite having a decent setup. The bottleneck might come from the GPU or CPU limitations, or possibly insufficient RAM for your workload. Consider checking memory usage, updating drivers, and reviewing application requirements.