if i change my cpu

[jv0221]

i have i5 2310
r9 290
8gb single ram
mobo 2nd ram slot doesnt work

question : does my cpu bottlenecks my gpu?
does changing my cpu can increase my fps?
does ryzen 1600 sounds good?

 

[chemmajorp53]

A CPU can't just "bottleneck" your GPU. It depends on resolution, game, settings, etc. At 1080p in most games with an R9 290, yes, your i5 is probably what's limiting your FPS and I'd say that it's worth the upgrade because you'll get more than just extra processor speed and cores with the upgrade. Just keep in mind that you'll also have to get a new motherboard and RAM.