CPU Upgrade: Xeon to ????

[Big McCann]

Hi folks

Currently run a Xeon Intel E3 1230 V3 Quad-Core Processor (3.3GHz, Base 1150, 8MB Cache)

It is on a MSI 1150 socket mini itx motherboard, coupled with a Zotac 1080 mini.

Now i have been questioning playing a few games recently on whether my Xeon is handling games like it should at 1440p.

Im playing games currently like far cry 4 and fallout 4 though FPS has been dipping when on ultra, and even high settings. I have read though that these games have not been optimised very well but i am still uncertain if perhaps its the CPU bottle necking or just game issues.

Long story short, is it worth an upgrade or is it just these examples of games?

Any suggestions on what to upgrade to?

 

[Big McCann]

As noted Zotac 1080 mini mate

 

[Big McCann]

If your GPU is flat out 99% usage when the dips happen, then it's not a CPU bottleneck it's just your GPU giving it all it has. Have you got Afterburner installed?

Is it 2560*1440 or 3440*1440? Far Cry 4 could push a 1080 pretty hard at ultra 1440p, especially when driving.

I think afterburner is installed although i dont think it is running while playing. Yeah indeed on ultra 1440p, flying and deiving could be a 6-10 fps drop and while in dense vegetation maybe 12 fps drop