Does a CPU make a big change in FPS in non-CPU-intensive games?

[Guest]

I know that in games like Planetside 2, CPU will make a big difference in your FPS. How about games that are more GPU intensive? Will there still be a difference? How big?

CPU: i5-3550
GPU: Sapphire HD 7870 GHz Edition
Mobo: MSi H77MA-G43
RAM: 8GB

 

[retrophe]

It literally depends on the game. A faster CPU will have a positive impact, but that can range from a little to alot ( like Crysis3). The GPU is by far the biggest factor in fps.