CPU Performance Review for Watch Dogs: Intel Architecture – From Pentium to Core i7
CPU Performance Review for Watch Dogs: Intel Architecture – From Pentium to Core i7
Hey everyone! I tested Watch Dogs PC Ultra in 1080p with my i7-4770K and a GTX 780 that’s been overclocked. By turning off some cores, adjusting hyper-threading settings, and tweaking the clock speeds, I was able to run accurate tests across Chicago in just 45 seconds. I ran the same steps in the game for each CPU setup, logging the results in a file with FRAPS. Then I checked the GPU stats with RivaTuner to see load and performance details. Of course, the FRAPS recording was tougher during that pass—so the minimum FPS was near zero and the average was low compared to the video. I expect around 20–25 FPS for this CPU, but the game didn’t run smoothly at those settings. I’ll make sure to redo the capture later. Enjoy the videos!
It seems you're observing a noticeable boost in performance when switching from an i5 to an i7 in Watch Dogs. Fascinating!
It's actually Heeeeeey Guys from Austin Evans, highlighting how complex the game is with its multiple threads. The cores in Pentiums aren't very powerful compared to the i-series, and unless you're running at full speed, it's far from being a locked i3 or Pentium.