[SOLVED] Am I bottlenecked?

[eChoco]

Here are some specs, any tips would be much appreciated, I plan on upgrading my ram before anything else because 8GB just isn't enough.


CPU -AMD FX™-4300 Quad-Core Processor 4 Core,4 Threads like 3.9mhz
RAM - 8192 MB Dual Channel (4gb) ddr3
GPU - Radeon (TM) RX 480 Graphics 8gb 8gb vram
Also, if my RAM is a good thing to upgrade, some tips on how to would be lovely (like if i need to be getting around the same frequencies and whatnot)

This is my first post so I'm sorry if its something thats asked alot.

 

[PC Tailor]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

Bottlenecks is an incredibly misused term.

EVERY system has a a limitation, and that limitation moves constantly based on what you are doing and ultimately, there is rarely anything specifically wrong with a bottleneck.

In CPU intensive applications, your CPU will be a limit. In GPU intensive applications, your GPU will be a limit. Just research what applications you want to use and then what components serve them best.

For example, if you only plan on gaming at 1080p resolution, then it's usually pretty pointless buying anything above 2060/2070. Be specific in your research and don't trust any "bottleneck" calculators. Every system has one, and it's never the same in all applications.

So the best way to know if you're generally bottlenecked and if you want to change something is to inspect your current performance. Are you getting the performance you want from your applications? If not, look at your component usage, if your CPU is sitting at 100% whilst your GPU is strolling along, then you might want to consider a CPU upgrade if that application you want better performance.

 

[eChoco]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

Bottlenecks is an incredibly misused term.

EVERY system has a a limitation, and that limitation moves constantly based on what you are doing and ultimately, there is rarely anything specifically wrong with a bottleneck.

In CPU intensive applications, your CPU will be a limit. In GPU intensive applications, your GPU will be a limit. Just research what applications you want to use and then what components serve them best.

For example, if you only plan on gaming at 1080p resolution, then it's usually pretty pointless buying anything above 2060/2070. Be specific in your research and don't trust any "bottleneck" calculators. Every system has one, and it's never the same in all applications.

So the best way to know if you're generally bottlenecked and if you want to change something is to inspect your current performance. Are you getting the performance you want from your applications? If not, look at your component usage, if your CPU is sitting at 100% whilst your GPU is strolling along, then you might want to consider a CPU upgrade if that application you want better performance.

thank you! i didnt expect the first reply to be so detailed! i guess that means im going to be getting a new cpu then because my gpu rarely gets above 50 with the games i play

 

[sizzling]

I agree with the above, I will however try to answer differently. What are you trying to achieve? If you want to run modern AAA games your cpu is a problem and is going to limit performance regardless of gpu choice. Some games will be unplayable due to cpu limitations. If you want to play less cpu demanding games your cpu and gpu will probably work ok at 1080p.

 

[eChoco]

I agree with the above, I will however try to answer differently. What are you trying to achieve? If you want to run modern AAA games your cpu is a problem and is going to limit performance regardless of gpu choice. Some games will be unplayable due to cpu limitations. If you want to play less cpu demanding games your cpu and gpu will probably work ok at 1080p.

I do not play Triple A's, no, the most demanding games I play are Valorant and Starcraft 2, which I have to lower my graphics in order to play.