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Upgrading whilst not at 100% CPU? 2017-05-24 08:47:17 Post No.
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Hey guys,
Basically my question is: If I'm not utilising 100% of my CPU for my current needs would I experience a performance improvement if I upgraded CPU?
Currently I have an AMD8120 @ 4GHz and was thinking about upgrading to a 1600, however even when I render in Lightroom I rarely reach 100% utilization. Same with gaming I never seem to see my CPU actually 'max' out per say. But after looking up benchmarks online some CPUs have better FPS in games than others, despite using the same setups. How does this happen? And why don't CPU's just use more of their processing power, or am I looking at this wrong?
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>>60559397
Additional reason for upgrading is I want to get an AIO cooler because my current one blocks my RAM slots, and I'd like to go to a micro-atx solution. So why not just upgrade the rest of the components whilst I'm at it eh
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>>60559397
Its not only about the 100% usage, if you feel like you need more raw processing power, you'll see a big improvement. If you can manage with the stuff you currently have, dont upgrade.
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When windows shows you cpu performance, you're usually seeing the unified performance of all cores. If a few cores are maxed out, but others are idle (which is probably what's happening in your case), you will see less than 100 percent utilization for the entire cpu.
Lots of programs still don't have good multicore utilization, so they might max out one core, while not using the others at all. Newer cpus usually improve per-core performance, which will improve your experience.
However, your cpu isn't that old, you may not see large gains. Lots of times, the cpu is not the bottleneck, you'll often see bigger gains by upgrading memory and storage, as well as video cards.
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>>60559397
bump
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>>60559397
>bulldozer
get a ryzen 1700
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>>60559397
FX is a dog. Upgrade to i7 or R5 and you'll see a huge improvement.
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if your processing is fast enough for you, don't upgrade
if your multitasking is smooth, don't upgrade
if not, upgrade
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>>60559812
I'd cop this
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>>60559397
Yes, you'll see a substantial performance improvement.
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>>60561805
Why though, like I literally don't understand how. It's like saying buying a Ferrari would be better but still not going over the speed limit. Sure it's nice to brag and say 'I have all this power', but if you're unable to use it then what's the point? Enlighten me gearfag
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