GTX 1060 + i5 3570k bottleneck?

[mike2012]

I have a GTX 1060 system with an i5 3570k. I've heard the GTX 1060 is supposed to do really well at 1080p 60fps, but I struggle getting 60fps without stutter in modern games. The i5 3570k is at stock clocks. Is the i5 3570k bottlenecking the GTX 1060?

Also, I only have 8gb ram, could that be a bottleneck?

Games I've noticed problems in is GTA V, Civilization VI and the Sims 4. In GTA V, I will get stutters down into the 40s while driving through the city. In Civilization VI; no matter what, if I zoom all the way out I'll get drops into the 30s and 40s. Same thing in Sims 4; I can't run it on ultra without stuttering.

Some games such as Overwatch however, do perform as expected.

So if I build a new PC with more ram and a more modern CPU but still use a GTX 1060 will it fix these problems?

 

[jojesa]

Could you post your system specs?
Your CPU could is hindering your GPU performance.
You might need to dial down some of the in game settings to be able to maintain 60fps at 1080p.

Your GPU will perform better with a i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600.
You will also have to get a new motherboard and DDR4 RAM

 

[mike2012]

Could you post your system specs?
Your CPU could is hindering your GPU performance.
You might need to dial down some of the in game settings to be able to maintain 60fps at 1080p.

Your GPU will perform better with a i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600.
You will also have to get a new motherboard and DDR4 RAM

So if I built a new PC with an 8th gen i5 and 16gb ram, then would I be able to get a constant 60fps in those games on high settings?

 

[nikoskostantopoulow]

GTA V may benefit from the extra ram.
The only way to increase your FPS on Civilization VI and Sims 4 when you zoom out is to buy a new GPU.
Or overclock the one you have.