Is it time to upgrade from my i5 10400?

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I could use some advice on whether I should upgrade my CPU. Here are my current specs: I’m running an i5 10400, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, an ASRock B560M-C motherboard, and I’ve got 24GB of DDR4 RAM. Despite having comparable hardware to others who perform better, my PC feels slower, and I’m concerned that my CPU might be bottlenecking performance. I know I’m limited to 10th and 11th gen CPUs due to the socket, but I’m not deeply experienced with PC components. What do you think?

2 Answers

NinjaPixelBrawler -

I’ve got a similar setup with an i5 11400F and it doesn’t bottleneck my performance at all. You might need to take a look at other potential issues instead of just focusing on the CPU.

L3v3lUpGamer92 -

Thanks for the input! By the way, what GPU are you using?

FastTrackRacer77 -

If your PC is feeling slow, it could be worth checking whether you’re using an HDD instead of an SSD. If you are, upgrading to an SSD could make a huge difference. And if you are on an SSD already, you might want to consider reinstalling Windows to clear up any performance issues.

L3v3lUpGamer92 -

Actually, I have an SSD! What I meant to say is that my FPS is way lower than others with similar setups but different CPUs.

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