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It's unusual, but I consistently achieve 100-115 fps at 1440p in Division 2 on an i5-6400. Reducing the graphics settings should help. According to Ubisoft and the Epic Store, the recommended minimum requirements are:
* Intel Core i5-2200K or AMD FX-6350 CPU
* 8GB RAM
* 2GB GPU VRAM
* AMD Radeon R9 270 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
* For higher settings, an Intel Core I7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is suggested, along with 12GB RAM and 4GB GPU VRAM.
* Alternatively, an AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 works well
If you want to boost performance, consider adding at least 4GB of RAM and upgrading your CPU to an i7 if possible. Until then, you can still play the game. If you were playing on a lower-end system, you could try reducing settings to 45-55 FPS with MSI Afterburner. If CPU usage remains high, keep lowering graphics settings. If that doesn't help, you may need to cap your frame rate at around 30-40 until the CPU load decreases.
For higher resolutions, you might consider 900p or even 720p if you want more frames per second.
Keep in mind that these requirements are minimums and can vary depending on individual configurations. Don't expect great results with Assassins Creed on your current setup.
I also attempted 720p and 900p at low resolutions with 60fps, but the problem persists. The game is consuming a lot of CPU power. The only fix seems to be adjusting the FPS to 50 in low-quality settings.
Have you looked into whether background processes are using your CPU? Open your task manager and check for any unusual activity.
Are you restarting the game after adjusting graphics settings?
What is your CPU speed while gaming? Use MSI Afterburner to check the CPU clock.
Your CPU can reach up to 70-72 degrees, but it's best to keep it under 60-65 degrees most of the time.
Do you have Direct X 12 enabled in the game settings?
Lowering the graphical settings increases CPU load since the CPU must compile jobs for the GPU to handle. The greater the number of frames you want from the GPU, the more tasks the CPU must perform within a specific time frame.
In general, Ubisoft games usually require more CPU power, making an upgrade necessary to achieve better performance.
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Finding the appropriate solution is essential. It's evident the CPU is limiting performance but the game remains playable if he restricts his frame rate. Of course, everything else should be adjusted to enhance his PC for gaming. His i5-3350p in this video is also reaching 64-66 degrees. Once it reaches 67 (the maximum temperature), it should crash the game or damage the CPU. This issue can be fixed with a superior cooler and by limiting his frame rate.
From what I observe in this video and from the OP's comments, it makes sense to cap the frame rate at 30 for this hardware in The Division 2. In fact, we're discussing a 2019 game running on a 2014 CPU. To be honest, the i5-3350p was released in 2012.
The temperature you mentioned refers to the one Intel set for the heat spreader. The real CPU core might get warmer. Additionally, even at the thermal limit, it would begin to slow down instead of shutting down completely.
Exactly what I intended to convey. Thermal throttling isn't the desired outcome either. I came across information about the "junction" reaching 105 degrees, while the "case" only reaches 67. Regardless, if my CPU were under my control, once it surpasses 60 degrees I'd make adjustments to reduce the heat. I've been doing this for my i5 since late 2016, and it's remained in excellent condition thanks to it. It's usually gaming at around 50% because I run it at just 3.0 GHz instead of its maximum turbo of 3.2.