Will AMD A-10 5800k bottleneck RX 480?

[Vismis]

Hello everyone!

I'm thinking about PC parts for my build, and I want to ask: will AMD A-10 5800k bottleneck RX 480?

And if it will, how bad would it bottleneck?

Thanks for your help

 

[nooneisback]

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[nooneisback]

It actually might, not in GPU intensive tasks, but in CPU intensive ones it surely will. I personally experienced this with an A10 7700K and R9 280X, BF4 crashed on Obliteration.

 

[Vismis]

What if I would overclock my CPU?

I might upgrade my CPU after some time. My friend gifted it to me so I want to use it. Also I want other parts to be good, so if I upgrade CPU and Motherboard, other components would be strong as well and there would be no need to change them.

 

[nooneisback]

It would help, but don't count on a massive boost. You could us the CPU for a HTPC since it has a good iGPU, while the rest of the components should be OK as long as you have 8GB of RAM, and with time you should buy an SSD, but should concentrate more on upgrading the CPU.

 

[Ecky]

Your CPU determines the maximum framerates you can get in a game, regardless of what video card you use. Your CPU would bottleneck a low-end card just as much as a high-end one.

The 5800K will cause reduced framerates in many games, but most will still be playable and enjoyable.

 

[nooneisback]

While this is true, a weak GPU won't be able to attain the maximum FPS a CPU can handle, so it's important to keep them in balance.

 

[Ecky]

While this is true, a weak GPU won't be able to attain the maximum FPS a CPU can handle, so it's important to keep them in balance.

Certainly it can, you just need to lower graphical settings sufficiently.

 

[Vismis]

Thank you both for your help ^^ For the last question: which CPU would you recommend for that card? It can be an Intel one as well.

 

[Ecky]

The CPUs that make sense today are the i3 6100, i5 6500, and i7 6700. I'd say continue using what you have until you feel it's inadequate, rather than upgrading when others tell you to.

 

[nooneisback]

i7 might be an overkill, of course depending on what he wants to do with it. The i5 is the best and the i3 is acceptable as long as you don't try to buy a second RX for crossfire.