What CPU to get?
What CPU to get?
I checked a calculator and it showed a 22% bottleneck. It seems I’m not very comfortable with PCs, and the site also mentioned a 22% issue.
Repeat the same point again. Avoid using those calculators—they don’t work well. For better results, check the CPU support on your motherboard and choose the best option.
I believe your system should work well if you avoid low performance modes. Let me clarify what a CPU bottleneck means: your processor can only manage a specific number of frames per second in a game, regardless of resolution or visual options. For instance, an older CPU might only reach 60 FPS at 1080p with low settings on a weaker GPU, such as a GT 1030. In that case, the CPU would run at full capacity while the GPU remains underutilized. The CPU can also hit a maximum of 60 FPS when paired with the RTX 4090 at 4K and top settings. The GPU is powerful enough to potentially achieve 120 FPS under these conditions. A CPU bottleneck simply limits frame rate, not the settings themselves.
You'll need detailed information about your setup, such as monitor specs, resolution, and the games you play. Make sure your performance stays consistent—no dropping below FPS.