NFS Payback usage

[HardStroke]

i play nfs payback on low settings with custom configurations in the .cfg file and im noticing that my cpu (i5 3550 ocd to 3.9ghz) runs at 70-90% and my gpu (GTX 650 leadtek 2GB) is running on 90-100%

is that normal that the CPU is running at 70-90%?

i know that i HAVE to replace my GTX 650 but is it THAT BAD?

[xAcid9]

4c/4t CPU is ancient by today standard imo, you can cap your FPS if you want lower CPU and GPU usage.

[iiNNeX]

That game has horrible optimisation as it is and your specs are not doing it any favours. 

I recently picked up NFS Heat and think it runs better imo, but it does use up a lot of cores.

[Mateyyy]

6 minutes ago, iiNNeX said:

That game has horrible optimisation as it is and your specs are not doing it any favours. 

I recently picked up NFS Heat and think it runs better imo, but it does use up a lot of cores.

Wow that's weird, Payback used to run fine on my old 4670K but Heat stutters on my 9900K lol

[Arika]

either you have an uncapped frame rate (turn on v-sync) or if it's already on, then you're at the limit of what your hardware is capable of. if you're able to stay at 60fps minimum, then usage doesn't actually matter