[SOLVED] i7 3930k Bottlenecking 1080?

[theantracekid]

Hey everyone,
I was wondering if there was any way that my gtx 1080 is being bottlenecked by an i7 3930k processor running at around 3.5 gHz? (3.5 per each of 6 cores). If so would the bottleneck be noticeable in terms of fps? For example, right now, at 1440p, 100hz (overclocked monitor), in GTA V. I’m getting a steady 50 fps, but I thought a 1080 was designed to provide much better performance even on 1440p. (Also the core temps for my cpu are around 52 degrees celcius, if that might affect performance). Additionally, I have a strange prebuilt pc from lenovo i think the Erazer x700 with a pretty old and off-brandish motherboard, which might also be the culprit?
Any help is appreciated, thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

Well, after you mentioned that the system is a prebuilt, my suggestions for overclocking that system has gone out the window. The VRM and the cooling on it looks dodgy which is why I can't suggest you go any higher with an overclock.

Might I ask what games you task the system with?

 

[theantracekid]

Well, after you mentioned that the system is a prebuilt, my suggestions for overclocking that system has gone out the window. The VRM and the cooling on it looks dodgy which is why I can't suggest you go any higher with an overclock.

Might I ask what games you task the system with?

I’ve tested it with GTA V (50 fps), CSGO (120-270 fps), Fortnite ( 110-180 fps), max settings

 

[sizzling]

Single core performance is very important for high FPS and your CPU’s single core performance isn’t going to be anywhere near modern cpu’s. I would not be surprised if 1 or more cores are hitting 100% and limiting your fps.

 

[theantracekid]

Single core performance is very important for high FPS and your CPU’s single core performance isn’t going to be anywhere near modern cpu’s. I would not be surprised if 1 or more cores are hitting 100% and limiting your fps.

I see. In that case, what would be the next best cpu within a reasonable price range? Since the motherboard is likely out of date, what would you recommend I replace it with if the cpu socket is incompatible?

 

[sizzling]

Being a Lenovo I have no idea if the case or psu use standard fittings and the Windows license won’t be transferable. Unfortunately this leaves you looking at a new build except for GPU and possibly HDD/SSD. What you go for depends on a few factors such as budget and desire to overclock. An ideal setup would be based around i7 8700k/9700k or Ryzen 2600 and above. Pair these with 16gb DDR4 and suitable motherboard/psu/case.