Will changing processor give fps boost to gta 4

[maknom66]

i currently have the following specs:
intel core 2 E2180 @ 2.00 GHz
ram:3 gb ddr2
gpu:sapphire radeon hd 5670 1gb GDDR5
i currently get 20~22 fps on gta 4 at nice graphics.

so which of the following option can give me a fps boost like 30 fps:
opt 1)changing the processor to amd phenom II X4 840 and a compatible motherboard. or
opt 2)changing the gpu to sapphire radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5

i can choose only one of the following option.

 

[coderunknown]

upgrade processor. check for used E8*00.

 

[sukesh1090]

yes changing processor will give you performance boost.buy any phenom quad core processor.

 

[Sujeet]

Most modern games are optimized for multi threaded multi=core cpuz.
so hopping to a phenom ii x4 quad core processor from entry level dual core core2duo cpu will definitely boost more performance than opting for 5770 from 5670

 

[thetechfreak]

your processor is seriously bottlenecking the card. Upgrading the processor will definitely help

 

[Sid_gamer]

There is some serious bottlenecking plaguing your rig.
Try getting a used proccy if you can.
Also you might not get much increment in performance if you buy an HD5770 coz it's only a notch above your current HD5670.

 

[asingh]

A quad core will help.

 

[topgear]

@ OP - if your mobo supports get a used Q6600/Q8400 or a Athlon II X4/Pehom II X4+ a new mobo