GTX 1070, i5 2310 for 1080p 60 fps

[norarss]

So i have a choice to either get the gtx 1060 for 300 $ or 1070 for 380$. I really want to get the gtx 1070 because its quite cheap, but my gpu is i5 2310 so i know there will be quite a bit of bottlenecking. Ill be only wanting to play games at 1080p 60 fps (that may change in the future) So will the gtx 1070 be able to provide that with the i5 2310. I'll be upgrading my cpu in around 6 months maybe, probably even sooner. i want this card to last for over 3 years so is it worth getting it or should i just go with the gtx 1060.

 

[atomicWAR]

I'd argue even with your current CPU that isn't a huge bottleneck going with the GTX 1070. Sandybridge CPUs are still quite capable for gaming. I run one myself with 2 GTX 1080s for a 4K build. Granted your 2.9ghz base speed isn't ideal but if you plan on a CPU upgrade in the next 6 months it won't be an issue for long. Get the GTX 1070 now. While some games like BF1, Watch Dogs 2, ROTTR, Witcher 3, GTA V, Ghost recon Wildlands and a few others might cause some bottlenecking issues they will be alleviated in a matter of months. And the rest of the games out there that don't use 8-16 threads won't even be an issue with your current i5.

 

[FunSurfer]

To get the best answer to your question you will need to enter the gaming Russian site "GameGpu" with the search line "GameGpu [name of the game] test". You will need to enter games from the last couple of months to see the new benchmarks. In the site you will need to scroll down to the CPU benchmark, you will see there the i5-2500k and the i3-2100, change the gpu in the drop list from the default GTX1080 Ti to GTX 1060 or GTX 1070, your CPU should be 10% less then the 2500k and always better then the 2100.
Example:
http://gamegpu.com/action-/-fps-/-tps/hellblade-senua-s-sacrifice-test-gpu-cpu

 

[atomicWAR]

To get the best answer to your question you will need to enter the gaming Russian site "GameGpu" with the search line "GameGpu [name of the game] test". You will need to enter games from the last couple of months to see the new benchmarks. In the site you will need to scroll down to the CPU benchmark, you will see there the i5-2500k and the i3-2100, change the gpu in the drop list from the default GTX1080 Ti to GTX 1060 or GTX 1070, your CPU should be 10% less then the 2500k and always better then the 2100.
Example:
http://gamegpu.com/action-/-fps-/-tps/hellblade-senua-s-sacrifice-test-gpu-cpu

Sites like this a generally VERY POOR at describing the performance you can expect. As is thebottlenecker.com and sites like it, they literally get mocked by the mods, regularly. If you really want to know for certain what your CPU is capable of do this instead.

1. Run a frame counter like fraps
2. Choose a title you play
3. Lower all resolution and image settings to as low as they go
4. Look at what your frame rate is.

The answer you get form this is the frame rate your CPU will always at least be capable of at any resolution and graphic settings (not including CPU based physics) assuming your GPU is powerful enough. CPUs are good for far longer then folks realize in gaming. So test your CPU out and really see what it is capble of. Regardless if you plan on an upgrade soon, i wouldn't worry about a short term "maybe" bottleneck. Just enjoy your GTX 1070.

 

[FunSurfer]

To get the best answer to your question you will need to enter the gaming Russian site "GameGpu" with the search line "GameGpu [name of the game] test". You will need to enter games from the last couple of months to see the new benchmarks. In the site you will need to scroll down to the CPU benchmark, you will see there the i5-2500k and the i3-2100, change the gpu in the drop list from the default GTX1080 Ti to GTX 1060 or GTX 1070, your CPU should be 10% less then the 2500k and always better then the 2100.
Example:
http://gamegpu.com/action-/-fps-/-tps/hellblade-senua-s-sacrifice-test-gpu-cpu

Sites like this a generally VERY POOR at describing the performance you can expect. As is thebottlenecker.com and sites like it, they literally get mocked by the mods, regularly. If you really want to know for certain what your CPU is capable of do this instead.

1. Run a frame counter like fraps
2. Choose a title you play
3. Lower all resolution and image settings to as low as they go
4. Look at what your frame rate is.

The answer you get form this is the frame rate your CPU will always at least be capable of at any resolution and graphic settings (not including CPU based physics) assuming your GPU is powerful enough. CPUs are good for far longer then folks realize in gaming. So test your CPU out and really see what it is capble of. Regardless if you plan on an upgrade soon, i wouldn't worry about a short term "maybe" bottleneck. Just enjoy your GTX 1070.

Thank you for your reply, but from the link I posted, I see, for example, that the i3 2100 is bottlenecked by the gtx 750 Ti and the gtx1050 Ti and is bottlenecking the gtx 1070 , gtx 1080 and gtx1080 Ti in that particular game, so the best card for that CPU according to this game is the gtx 1060. By doing so with other games I can find the most suitable graphics card for a particular CPU (take average card from the results of all the games that are checked). According to your post this information is " VERY POOR ", but I think that information is correct. Even you recommended the gtx 1070 to an i5 2310, so it is logical that a lesser GPU will be best suited for the i3 2100, which this site confirms.

 

[FunSurfer]

To atomicWAR - I'm sorry, you were right. I found benchmarks on YouTube for the i3 2100:
i3 2100 + gtx 1060
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8RT-_iH3tk
mostly 50-60fps

i3 2100 + gtx 750
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OAOZf1Q2c
mostly 30fps

 

[atomicWAR]

To atomicWAR - I'm sorry, you were right. I found benchmarks on YouTube for the i3 2100:
i3 2100 + gtx 1060
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8RT-_iH3tk
mostly 50-60fps

i3 2100 + gtx 750
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OAOZf1Q2c
mostly 30fps

Sites like the one you posted are the bane of Mods and heralds. They are rarely accurate and when they are...you have to know how to use the data it gives correctly, which if you do...you don't need the site to begin with. Stick with things you can prove and the OP can retest themselves.