CPU bottleneck?

[Robin Gregg]

Hi Guys,

I've noticed recently that my CPU is running at 100% when gaming at 2k/4k @60Hz.

I was just wandering if anyone's experienced this before? and if it's a CPU bottleneck or a CPU issue?


PC Spec
Intel 7600k 3.8Ghz
Cooler master hyper 212x
Asus Prime Pro H270
CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 16GB 2400Mhz
2070 Super MSI Gaming X
970EVO NVME 250GB

 

[Journey]

It's a 4c/4t CPU, in any modern game it will be maxed out, what is the GPU showing in terms of % usage?

 

[Robin Gregg]

It's a 4c/4t CPU, in any modern game it will be maxed out, what is the GPU showing in terms of % usage?

I'm just downloading Unigine superposition benchmark tool and I'll let you know the outcome.

Also I've seen a Z270 motherboard for £50 would it be worth replacing me h270 and overclocking the cpu if this is the issue?

 

[Journey]

You can run MSI Afterburner with the Rivatuner statistics enabled in most games to give you a better real world idea of what is going on.

£50 on an out of date board is a bad investment.

 

[greatash]

I'm just downloading Unigine superposition benchmark tool and I'll let you know the outcome.

Also I've seen a Z270 motherboard for £50 would it be worth replacing me h270 and overclocking the cpu if this is the issue?

Not worth it, need a 7700 which is too expensive imo so a 3600/b450 switch would be the best bet.

 

[welshrat]

Not worth it, need a 7700 which is too expensive imo so a 3600/b450 switch would be the best bet.

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