Your old i3-6100 might be the issue. Check for other symptoms and consider updating or replacing it if necessary.
Your old i3-6100 might be the issue. Check for other symptoms and consider updating or replacing it if necessary.
The processor is the best choice. You can observe it directly. Begin your games in a windowed setting with Task Manager open, and use the performance section. This will let you check it yourself.
The i3 6100 can limit performance of the GTX 1070 since it's just a dual-core chip.
For light streaming and running AAA games, many users suggest a mid-range CPU like the Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5. These offer good performance without breaking the bank.
Considering a Ryzen 5/1600 or 2600, if you can find one, is not practical. The 6k i5 and especially i7 models are prohibitively costly and offer only four cores. With Intel's rising prices, it doesn't make sense to pursue that path financially. It might be wiser to discard the board altogether.
PUBG seems likely; GTA and CS are also possibilities. Especially CS.
You're on Windows 10. Here are several options you can explore to potentially eliminate stuttering. Open the Start button at the bottom left of your screen, navigate to Settings, then select Power & Sleep. From there, choose Additional Power Settings, then High Performance. If available, activate that setting. Finish by closing all windows and right-clicking your desktop to access the NVidia Control Panel. In this panel, go to Manage 3D Settings, then under Global Settings, find Power Management Mode. Select it and set Prefer Maximum Performance. Wait a few seconds before saving. Close everything again.
Another method involves using a tool called Process Hacker. Search for it online, download and install it. This program is reliable and can significantly boost performance, especially on dual-core CPUs. Click the middle of your Start menu, locate Task Manager, then go to the Performance tab. At the bottom, click Open Resource Monitor. Close Task Manager once Resource Monitor appears. On the Resource Monitor window, look at the Memory section. You should notice a substantial Standby memory area. Process Hacker can release this idle memory, improving gameplay responsiveness. Don't worry—it won’t damage your system and will refresh after light tasks or games.
Try these steps before each gaming session. If you're playing GTA 5 and want to confirm, it's a good idea to test without stuttering. If they work, consider fine-tuning individual graphics settings such as Anti-Aliasing, Shadow Quality, Distance Scaling, and effects like Reflections or Shadows.