Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter game.
Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter game.
It would be better to leave the app and attempt to play BF3.
It's your CPU. Think about playing team deathmatch on canals when I had an A10 5700 that could handle it. It's also your graphics card, Radeon cards if I recall correctly, which often have known stuttering and other issues—hence they're not recommended for gaming. I'm using a GTX 660 and can run BF3 and BF4 on ultra without any problems.
Checking forums for graphics issues usually helps. Most users with problems running Battlefield are using Radeon cards. I’m using the same Nvidia version as the person asking, which has 2 DDR5 VRAM and works fine at ultra settings (60fps at 720p). My monitor is 720p, so I can switch to 1080 without issues, though it doesn’t improve the visuals much. It’s not the hardware itself—it’s likely the outdated driver support.
It seems you're talking about performance issues in BF3 or BF4. You mentioned getting a discounted system and are concerned about speed, especially with a triple monitor setup. You're looking for stable gameplay at a reasonable frame rate without excessive costs.
This was my take on the matter. It seems BF3 isn't compatible with the mantle, possibly causing the issue. Could you confirm what graphics settings are active? I know upgrading to a more powerful CPU has noticeably boosted my experience in Battlefield titles—no more screen tearing or performance drops during intense moments, even with the same graphics card. These games are generally demanding on the CPU, particularly versions 3 and 4. I might be mistaken, but it could also be a bug specific to BF3. Sharing my opinion since I used an A10 5700 (non-K) APU, which is quite similar to yours.
768p Ultra preset... 30-45fps worked before issues started... It seems Origin might not be compatible with AMD, or there could be another reason. My goal is to have my PC run programs smoothly. What hardware are you using? I’d like to check if it fits the budget after adjusting for currency, taxes, and local price increases.
CPU model: Intel Core I5-4690k
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming
RAM: Adata 1600 8g (2x4)
GPU: EVGA FTW GTX 660
Case: Corsair 540 Air Storage
Storage: WD Black 7200rpm 1Tb / Samsung Evo 840 128g SSD
Power Supply: Seasonic X-series 750w 80+gold
Cooling: Noctua NH-U14S
Sound: Sony 470w audio system (dual 8-inch woofers, 14 driver units)
This setup has been in use for over 13 years. Previously I used an AMD A10 5700 FM2 APU with a motherboard from Asus FM2 A85-V Pro. While cheaper Intel options exist, this board offered the best value for potential dual-GPU builds. The performance felt like upgrading from a moped to a Lambo. My older APU struggled with Minecraft, barely managing basic gameplay at max view settings. I recommend lowering F3 settings significantly. The AMD APU didn’t handle high settings well, though I’m not certain RAM was the main issue—my 1600 MHz is often pushed to 1333. Speed isn’t the big concern here; I’ve upgraded cooling and power components over time. Total cost came to around $400 USD for both board and CPU, plus shipping, with one-year accidental damage coverage on each.