Video card upgrade question

What it's telling you is pretty obvious: that your graphics card would probably perform better with a more powerful CPU according to a certain set of tests which will give an indication of how it will perform in real life, and it doesn't claim to tell you anymore than that, so I don't understand what you are getting so worked up about?

It's also blinding obvious that the CPU will be more of a bottleneck in scenarios where the bulk of the load is on the CPU, surely?

Given that these figures are meaningless to you how, when you buy a new computer, do you intend to divine the best setup for your needs?

I can guess your answer to that based on previous experience but in my opinion the real world experience of those doing the same/similar is the best guide, which is precisely why I offered my experience with an identical card to the OP. Bottleneck Calculator was an aside with the caveat that it wasn't entirely appropriate for Trainz before you interjected, seemingly with a crusade against it.
I've nothing against it, I just posted a link to the article for other folks interest, I'm certainly not on any 'crusade' against it as your somewhat defensive tone in your post implies!
I question whether it is actually a calculator or just ready reckoner type tool with a finite number of CPU/GPU combinations in a look up table. It doesn't appear to perform any diagnostic tests when it's run. Take it or leave it is what I say, I probably won't use it on my next PC home build - if ever there is one!

Rob.
 
This post is just an update. Ended up with I7, 32gb memory and 4070 video card and M.2. Difference from my I5 15GB and 1070TI is amazing. Very high detail route that ran at 15 to 35 FPS with mid range video quality now run 35 to 70 fps in Ultra setting. Thanks everyone for the responses.
 
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