Changing a part in computer

[Kiryu611]

CPU fx6300
GPU 280x

Looking to change either the CPU or GPU out, not sure which first. CPU doesn't even max out in fallout 4, ultra settings reaching up to 40-50, but almost never. Usually consistent 12-35. 
Change it to low with lowered resolution and a nice very playable 30-40 in heavily intensive areas with 50-60 in most other areas.
I feel like this might be my graphics card struggling with the graphics in the game, especially it being SO heavily coded towards Nvidia. But I  want to be sure to switch out the right thing first to see the most performance increase.

[Matty2hatty]

Nope its the CPU… I wouldn't recommend upgrading for a while until the new FX chips come out.

[sushisharkjl]

It is the CPU. 

[tataklee]

1 minute ago, Kiryu611 said:

CPU fx6300
GPU 280x

Looking to change either the CPU or GPU out, not sure which first. CPU doesn't even max out in fallout 4, ultra settings reaching up to 40-50, but almost never. Usually consistent 12-35. 
Change it to low with lowered resolution and a nice very playable 30-40 in heavily intensive areas with 50-60 in most other areas.
I feel like this might be my graphics card struggling with the graphics in the game, especially it being SO heavily coded towards Nvidia. But I  want to be sure to switch out the right thing first to see the most performance increase.

Judging from these benchmarks your GPU should perform about as well as a GTX 960 in Fallout 4. So it's most likely the CPU that's holding you back. 

[Kiryu611]

2 minutes ago, tataklee said:

Judging from these benchmarks your GPU should perform about as well as a GTX 960 in Fallout 4. So it's most likely the CPU that's holding you back. 

Alright! Yeah I was already on the decision to upgrade to Intel I5-6500 but wanted to make fully sure before throwing 300$ into my computer 8D Appreciate the help!