Can an i3 6100 run smoothly with an RX 480?
Can an i3 6100 run smoothly with an RX 480?
I received an RX 480 at a great price on Newegg. Will it cause any performance issues with my CPU? Since I can't afford a more expensive CPU, I'll see how it performs.
It's okay if you're aiming for just 60fps near maximum settings in newer titles. The i3 can handle 60fps easily when using a 480 max or close to full settings in most games. The main issue comes when you try to achieve high FPS with a very high refresh rate on a 144hz display or similar. You'll also be on a system that could benefit from upgrades if the i3 doesn't meet your needs later.
It may slow things down, but you should still be able to play at reduced levels
It's okay if you're aiming for 60fps only, especially at close to maximum settings in newer titles. The i3 can handle 60fps easily when using a 480 max or near-max settings in most games. The main issue comes when trying to achieve high FPS with a very high refresh rate like 144hz on a display. You'll also be on a system that could benefit from upgrades if you think the i3 won't suffice later.
It may slow things down, but you should still be able to play at lower settings. Most games will run much better than on low configurations. See the benchmark here: http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/26...?showall=1
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ZachCampbell4065 :
It will bottleneck, but you should be able to game on it though at lower settings
It will do much better than low settings in the majority of games. Here is a bf1 benchmark at 1080p ultra with a gtx 1080.
http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/26...?showall=1
I said lower settings, as in not ultra. Also that graph contains neither the i3-6100 or the RX 480 so what's the point? And with the major drop off between the 6600k and the 6300, if anything it highlights the bottleneck.
It may slow things down, but you should still be able to play at lower settings. I won’t be using 1080p since my monitor is already a suitable lower resolution. I also won’t be playing very intense games. The main titles I’ll run are Overwatch, Skyrim Remastered, and Civ VI. Will this setup really prevent me from gaming or will I manage just fine?
The i3 6300 functions identically to the 6100 without the 100mhz and 1mb cache reduction, so performance remains nearly unchanged. It features a more capable GPU than the 480, making it suitable for CPU-heavy games. The main limitation is clear when using a 480 in the test. This model will consistently hit ultra settings at 60fps with maximum graphics, though achieving over 60fps in 1080p may require a stronger CPU. If aiming for 1080p at 60fps, pairing an i3 6100 with a 480 offers a solid alternative to an i5.
ZachCampbell4065 shares advice on handling the setup, suggesting it may slow things down but you should still manage to play at lower resolutions. They mention not using 1080p since they already have a suitable monitor and won’t be playing highly demanding titles. The focus will be on games like Overwatch, Skyrim Remastered, and Civ VI. It seems this combination is generally effective for performance given the budget.