[SOLVED] GPU Selection

[goodboy84h]

Hello all.
Kindly assist me in deciding a graphics card upgrade.

My current PC build is as follows:
i5 4460
2x8GB 1600MHz Ram
H81 based ASUS motherboard
ASUS Strix 960 2GB
Coolermaster PSU 550W

I am happy with the graphics compromise and around 25/30 min fps with this setup on Assassins Creed Odyssey
Now I am planning to "just" upgrade the graphics card to extend this build for 3 years (with AS:O criteria)
My options are (please do not advice from newegg etc or AMD, it is not applicable for me. Options are limited and inflated here):

208$ MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OCV1
224$ MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB
250$ Zotac Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Twin Fan 6GB GDDR5
256$ Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 OC 6GB
262$ Asus TUF GeForce GTX 1660 OC 6GB
272$ Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming 6GB
278$ Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming OC 6GB
300$ Zotac Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GDDR6

I am inclined towards "250$ Zotac Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Twin Fan 6GB GDDR5"

My queries are:

1. Is my CPU very low, and will it bottleneck by large margin?
2. I am expecting 1.2 times fps gain with 1660, will it not be?
3. Which option is the best with current PC build?

Thanks all in advance

 

[bmockeg]

Well, first, what is your current CPU usage. I’d be surprised if it isn’t 100%. A 4 core 4 thread CPU is not gonna last you 3 more years at good frame rates on any triple A title. Your GPU could use an upgrade for sure, mostly because it only has 2GB of VRAM. That PSU is probably pretty old now as well. IMO it’s time for a whole new computer.

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mFBK4n

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 GAMING K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $694.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-13 08:22 EST-0500

This is what i would shoot for.

 

[goodboy84h]

Correct me if i am wrong, the way to check CPU only effect is to put graphics settings on lowest with native resolution right?

I tested Assassins creed origins with lowest settings, MSI afterburner was showing around 98 to 100% CPU usage and around 85 to 98% GPU usage. Average FPS 55, Avg time CPU 14 ms, GPU 18ms

I tested Assassins creed origins with high settings, MSI afterburner was showing around 90 to 100% CPU usage and around 100% GPU usage with minor dips to 98%. Average FPS 34, Avg time CPU 13 ms, GPU 30ms

So, no go for graphics card?

 

[bmockeg]

Your CPU is already maxed and is pretty important at 1080p. You won’t get much if any improvement from a new card.