Good question about the 2nd/3rd generation Intel CPU for GTA Online.
Good question about the 2nd/3rd generation Intel CPU for GTA Online.
I'm searching for a CPU compatible with the 1155 socket that can handle GTA Online at 60 fps. I'm currently using an i5 2500, which runs at 40-45 fps in city mode and consistently hits 60 fps outside. I'm curious if any of you know about options like i7 2600/2700 or mid-range i5/i7 from the third generation that could provide those extra frames. I'm mainly interested in people who have experience with those processors. My benchmark results show the i5 2500 achieving 70-80 fps, and even in busy city areas it stays stable at 60. My GTX 1060 on a 1080p monitor should be fine for rendering those frames. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I owned a 2600k and achieved roughly 50-60fps in GTA online, while an overclock brought me above 60fps.
I really can't make the decision to switch platforms, particularly one that doesn't offer DDR4 memory. It would only be necessary to upgrade from DDR3 to DDR4, which involves expenses in addition to the cost itself. The next item on the list is the best used CPU I found, an i7 3770k, priced around 50$. If I sell my i5 2500 for 25$, that represents a solid 25$ improvement. Any other Ryzen models from the first generation are also expensive, at least 110$ in my country, and the used market offers very limited options, often just 5-10$ less. Adding the cost of a new motherboard, which could be up to 20$ depending on the model, brings the total to over 120$. This would require significant effort and time, and the performance gain compared to the i7 3770k is minimal, especially in games. Besides, my remaining needs beyond the i5 2500 are only the 10-15 fps required for GTA Online (not story mode). That's only if I opt for the cheapest available options. Everything becomes even more expensive from there. Even though 120$ might seem like a small amount, it could be seen as a reasonable investment to future-proof my setup when I don't actually need it.