What does processor do really in gaming ?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
M

meshoo

Honorable
Nov 21, 2015
205
0
10,680
Hey guys
i want to upgrade my cpu but i dont know what does it really do for gaming wise
I have Gtx 960 but im getting low fps and i thought changing my cpu would solve it
Any recommendation ?
My motherboard is ms-7641
 
Solution
T
The best CPU you can could get for that build is probably an AMD 6300 or the low powered 8 core models (8320e 8370e. I'm not sure which CPU you have right now, but it probably wouldn't be worth upgrading.

AMD currently does not have anything that compares with an i5 4th generation +. Even overclocked at 4.8Ghz, they struggle to keep up.

AMD is releasing their new "Zen" lineup very early next year. If you like AMD, you could wait for that. It's supposed to be comparable to the new Intel lineup in regards to strength per core.
Sort by date Sort by votes
chemmajorp53

chemmajorp53

Dignified
Apr 5, 2013
3,160
1
15,010
The CPU keeps track of where everything is in the game (where players are, shots fired, all that stuff) and your GPU makes all the pretty pictures. The GTX 960 isn't that powerful of a card but based on that mobo you're probably on a weak cpu. Just get an i3 6100 or an i5 6500 and a b150 motherboard, can't go wrong with intel right now unless you overspend.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
M

meshoo

Honorable
Nov 21, 2015
205
0
10,680


The thing is im not really good at pc so im afraid if i get a new motherboard i might mess up my whole pc thats why im thinking about getting an amd processor is there an amd cpu that is equivalent to core i7
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
T

Themastererr

Respectable
May 22, 2016
1,101
1
2,660
The best CPU you can could get for that build is probably an AMD 6300 or the low powered 8 core models (8320e 8370e. I'm not sure which CPU you have right now, but it probably wouldn't be worth upgrading.

AMD currently does not have anything that compares with an i5 4th generation +. Even overclocked at 4.8Ghz, they struggle to keep up.

AMD is releasing their new "Zen" lineup very early next year. If you like AMD, you could wait for that. It's supposed to be comparable to the new Intel lineup in regards to strength per core.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
chemmajorp53

chemmajorp53

Dignified
Apr 5, 2013
3,160
1
15,010
If you get a new motherboard it would be a good idea to do a fresh install of Windows regardless of whether you go AMD or not because you will need all new drivers, plus it's always a good idea to clear your registry every once in a while to keep your PC from getting slow.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom