Yes, a CPU bottleneck can influence ping in DOTA 2.
Yes, a CPU bottleneck can influence ping in DOTA 2.
It has been a month since I purchased a GTX 750Ti StormX OC and connected it with an AMD A4-6300 Dual Core. Before upgrading, I observed minimal impact on ping during DOTA 2 on the AMD GPU, around 92 ms and 112 ms during clashes. When the CPU became the bottleneck, ping increased to about 128 ms on average. I think the issue isn’t related to ISP, as we recently upgraded our internet speed from 1 Mbps to 3.5 Mbps. Playing DOTA 2 on my laptop, which is powerful, showed a ping of 56 ms. Is this difference significant in affecting ping?
if you're connected to wifi, consider using a utp cable for testing. also adjust the detail settings when running the gtx to match those from the integrated version. it seems the game raised the detail levels, which likely increased the cpu's influence.
No, it does not. Ping is an ICMP echo packet that calculates the round-trip time for data between your device and the destination. Excessive ping indicates issues with your internet connection or the game server. The performance of your computer components would be negligible compared to these factors. It's likely unrelated to your laptop's connection, possibly due to interference or a better network adapter on your desktop.
if you're connected to wifi, consider using a utp cable for testing. also adjust the details settings when running gtx to match those from the integrated version. it seems the game increased the detail levels, which likely affected the cpu usage. Is DOTA 2 really that demanding on the cpu? I checked MSI Afterburner OSD Details on my laptop during a session and saw about 86% gpu load and 35% cpu load on average.
CRO5513Y :
It doesn't seem so. Ping is an ICMP echo packet that checks the round-trip time of your data from your device to the server and back. A high ping usually indicates issues with your internet connection or the game server. The hardware on your computer isn't important; it's more about a simple coincidence. Unless your laptop has a stronger connection via WiFi or a better network card compared to your desktop. Hmmm... it's a bit odd... both my laptop and desktop use the same Realtek Gigabit adapter, along with identical UTP cables and the same internet speed (upgraded from 1 Mbps to 3.5 Mbps in the Philippines).
Cross55y is probably right.
The CPU might be able to restrict the amount of data packets, but it seems unlikely to have any influence once the packets are generated and sent.
After all, you can try lowering the resolution and quality settings to check for changes.
In the long run, you might want to consider swapping the APU for a compatible quad-core CPU.
Make sure to verify your motherboard compatibility list.
X4-750K or similar models are likely suitable (FM2 or FM2+ boards).
Uncertain about full compatibility (FM2+), see the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/94s8TW/a...80kxbjcsbx
Photonboy suggests the information is probably accurate. The CPU might restrict the amount of data packets, but it seems unlikely to have control once they're sent and processed. You could try lowering resolution and quality to observe any changes. Long-term you might want to consider swapping the APU for a compatible quad-core CPU, checking your motherboard compatibility list. X4-750K or similar models are likely suitable. The compatibility of this model is uncertain as it's an FM2+ board; you can check the product page for details. No impact expected if it remains unchanged. Thanks for the help.