AMD Mantle?

Saudi54
Member

238

11-27-2016, 01:16 PM

Consider upgrading to Mantle for your R9 290X if you want better performance and efficiency.

Saudi54

11-27-2016, 01:16 PM #1

Consider upgrading to Mantle for your R9 290X if you want better performance and efficiency.

Mrskybling
Junior Member

11-28-2016, 10:31 PM

It's included with the 290X, regardless of whether games use Mantle.

Mrskybling

11-28-2016, 10:31 PM #2

It's included with the 290X, regardless of whether games use Mantle.

Rayack
Senior Member

539

12-05-2016, 12:01 AM

You have no alternative options.

Rayack

12-05-2016, 12:01 AM #3

You have no alternative options.

ben_dragon
Senior Member

259

12-05-2016, 08:06 PM

What are you asking about? Do you want advice on choosing an AMD CPU for this project? Make sure you follow your topics for more help.

ben_dragon

12-05-2016, 08:06 PM #4

What are you asking about? Do you want advice on choosing an AMD CPU for this project? Make sure you follow your topics for more help.

puppylover507
Member

127

12-09-2016, 06:25 AM

Yes, it can offer advantages depending on your needs. An AMD CPU may provide better performance or efficiency for your R9 290X, especially if you're looking for optimized power usage or specific architectural benefits.

puppylover507

12-09-2016, 06:25 AM #5

Ryouske34
Junior Member

12-10-2016, 08:44 PM

It varies based on your current setup and future goals. Check some reference points for the 290X plus the AMD processor you're interested in, and see how they stack up against what you already possess.

Ryouske34

12-10-2016, 08:44 PM #6

_MettaEX_
Member

12-23-2016, 02:18 AM

nope

_MettaEX_

12-23-2016, 02:18 AM #7

nope

Ceriana51
Member

12-29-2016, 11:11 PM

Something better than what I currently have will come along. My I7 930 isn’t the latest.

Ceriana51

12-29-2016, 11:11 PM #8

Something better than what I currently have will come along. My I7 930 isn’t the latest.

Kaisetsu
Senior Member

651

12-30-2016, 12:29 AM

Mantle functions as an API similar to DirectX. When a game supports it, it's recommended to use it. Being simpler than DirectX, it allows the GPU more flexibility while the CPU remains less powerful.

Kaisetsu

12-30-2016, 12:29 AM #9

Mantle functions as an API similar to DirectX. When a game supports it, it's recommended to use it. Being simpler than DirectX, it allows the GPU more flexibility while the CPU remains less powerful.

JeronimoYT
Senior Member

428

12-31-2016, 12:07 AM

#10

In my view, AMD CPUs aren't as strong for gaming compared to Intel. If you're considering switching to an AMD CPU, you'd also need a different motherboard. Switching to an i5 or i7 should work fine without changing your motherboard. Just pick one in your budget if you don't mind staying the same.

JeronimoYT

12-31-2016, 12:07 AM #10