These games aren't that graphically demanding, especially for my RTX 4090. So, I upgraded to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which increased my GPU usage and boosted my FPS by 30-40% across these titles.

Not sure if your games are stressing the CPU or GPU more? Here’s how to find out and why it matters for smoother gaming.

When gaming, low CPU usage can be an issue if the processor is not being utilized as expected, leading to potential problems like stuttering or unresponsive controls, even if the GPU is working hard.

With ultra-realistic, ray-traced graphics being the norm for developers wanting to show off the power of their proprietary ...

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains an extremely capable CPU, suitable for use even with GPUs as powerful as the RTX 5080 or 4090 – and for most single-player games, it can handle the RTX 5090 just fine.

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