Do I need to upgrade CPU?

[CruisePro27]

I'm currently running an Intel i5 4690K to power my GTX 980's in SLI for gaming. I use my rig strictly for gaming. Would I see any improvement in gaming by upgrading to a better CPU? OR am I good with where I am now?

 

[JustaPCguy]

If u're a high-end gamer(every game on ultra settings 60fps), u could possibly upgrade to i7-4790K or the new skylake's i7. If not, I guess u're fine for now but check if ur cpu bottlenecks ur 980 sli

 

[jpatrick2]

I'm currently running an Intel i5 4690K to power my GTX 980's in SLI for gaming. I use my rig strictly for gaming. Would I see any improvement in gaming by upgrading to a better CPU? OR am I good with where I am now?

You have one of the best i5's. Unless you are playing games that heavily take advantage of more than 4 cores (very few) you should be fine.

 

[Cruise1659]

Thank's for the responses!

I mostly play BF4 multiplayer on my Acer Predator XB271HK IPS panel. At 1440p, it runs around 125-150Hz with most settings on Ultra. I turn down the lighting quality and other less important settings to keep a good refresh rate. I'm just not sure whether or not my CPU sufficient. Is there a way to tell if a CPU is bottlenecking a GPU? Thanks again!

 

[jpatrick2]

Thank's for the responses!

I mostly play BF4 multiplayer on my Acer Predator XB271HK IPS panel. At 1440p, it runs around 125-150Hz with most settings on Ultra. I turn down the lighting quality and other less important settings to keep a good refresh rate. I'm just not sure whether or not my CPU sufficient. Is there a way to tell if a CPU is bottlenecking a GPU? Thanks again!

Here is a good simple article to read that should help:

http://www.pcgamer.com/will-your-cpu-bottleneck-your-graphics-card/

 

[why_wolf]

There'd be an improvement with an i7 but the change is so minor that its generally regarded as a waste of money that's better spent on the GPU, unless you don't care about the price premium. It is not a night and day difference. As pointed out already most games don't even use all 4 cores in an i5.