[SOLVED] Can i7-4790k cause bottleneck to RTX 2080?

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Hi

I'm thinking to upgrade my GPU from GTX 970 to RTX 2080, but my CPU is i7-4790k

can it cause a bottleneck in this situation?

the monitor will be 1440x2560 144Hz
 
Solution
There is no such thing as "bottlenecking"
If, by that, you mean that upgrading a cpu or graphics card can
somehow lower your performance or FPS.
A better term might be limiting factor.
That is where adding more cpu or gpu becomes increasingly
less effective.

If you are playing graphics intensive games like first person shooters, I think you are good.

Try this test:
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.
There is no such thing as "bottlenecking"
If, by that, you mean that upgrading a cpu or graphics card can
somehow lower your performance or FPS.
A better term might be limiting factor.
That is where adding more cpu or gpu becomes increasingly
less effective.

If you are playing graphics intensive games like first person shooters, I think you are good.

Try this test:
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.
 
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