Guild Wars 2 CPU
Guild Wars 2 CPU
Hey everyone,
I have a question about the best CPU for boosting my FPS in Guild Wars 2. I'm using an i7-6700K with 4 cores and 6 threads, running at around 38°C under 70 degrees. Do you think this game needs a strong single-thread CPU?
I was thinking about getting an i7-9700K. Would that really help increase my FPS? Is it worth the investment? Right now I have a GTX 1070, a 1920x1080 monitor at 144Hz, and 3200Mhz RAM. I plan to play Guild Wars 2 and World of Tanks in higher resolutions like 2560x1440 or 144Hz.
Thanks!
Lukas
From what I’ve noticed, Guild Wars 2 tends to be pretty focused on one main thread. If you’re using an i7-6700K running at 4.6 GHz, you should be able to get decent performance. With a top-tier chip, you might reach around 4.7 or even higher. For better results, consider a newer Intel K-series processor and a fresh motherboard. Models like I3-10600K, I7-10700K, and I9-10900K should comfortably handle 5.0, while the 10900K could push it to 5.3.
Whether these options are worth it really depends on your budget. To check how your game performs, try running it at lower resolutions and reducing visual effects. If your frame rate improves, it suggests your CPU is strong enough to handle the workload.
CPU: i7-9700K
Motherboard: compatible with latest specs
Ram: sufficient capacity
SSD/HDD: fast storage setup
GPU: suitable for performance needs
PSU: stable power supply
OS: current version works well
We can proceed from here.
You might also need to update the motherboard if you switch to that processor.
From what I’ve noticed, guild wars 2 tends to run smoothly on a single thread. If your system is running an i7-6700K at 4.6 GHz, you should be able to get decent performance. With a top-tier chip, you might reach around 4.7 or even higher. For better results, consider upgrading to the latest Intel K-series processors and a new motherboard. The I3-10600K, I7-10700K, and I9-10900K should all handle 5.0, and possibly 5.3 with a newer board. Whether these are worth it depends on your budget. To check your FPS limits, try running your game at lower settings. If your frame rate improves, your CPU is likely handling the graphics better. If it stays the same, you might be CPU-bound. If you’re planning a higher resolution display, a more powerful GPU will probably be what you need most.
Hello,
my setup looks like this:
CPU: I7 6700K with a clock speed of 4.6Ghz
Motherboard: GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming (version 1.0)
RAM: HyperX Fury DDR4 16GB (two 8GB modules, 3200MHz CL13 SR x8)
Storage: Various SSDs and HDDs including ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro, Samsung EVO models, and Seagate Barracuda drives
GPU: MSI GTX 1070 with 8GB of memory
Power Supply: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold, 750W
Operating System: Windows 10
I attempted to configure two different settings: Best Performance and Best Appearance. Check the image here: https://ibb.co/16wn1jW
The higher the FPS, the better the performance. It suggests your CPU is more than enough, and using better graphics settings will help you get a smoother experience.
I noticed many articles after switching the GPU, but it didn’t really boost the FPS.
For instance, setting the "High Performance" energy mode keeps the CPU running at full speed all the time, which turns off most of the power-saving features. The improvement in FPS was less than 1%. I tested several walking routes under the same conditions and noticed no noticeable change except on your electricity bill. Turning off the Game Bar didn’t affect the FPS much, especially in GW2. Deactivating DVR might help a bit with background performance, but it won’t make a big difference. To prevent VSync from dropping frames, try using variable VSync with triple buffer enabled.
The quality of reflections changes a lot depending on your setup. The biggest impact on FPS usually comes from shadows, shaders, and character limits or quality settings. GW2 tends to be limited by the CPU, particularly its frequency. If you want the highest possible FPS, consider upgrading to an Intel processor and overclocking it to 5 GHz. On the GPU side, you probably won’t see much difference above a GTX 1060.
Using GW2 with Windows 10 since the April update didn’t show any noticeable changes.
Running on an i5 4570K with 16 GB RAM and a GTX 1070.
By the way, you can improve GW2’s visuals using Geforce Experience filters. The FPS gain is usually small (2-5%), but adjusting it can give a much smoother image, especially when leaving post-processing off.
I'm not familiar with GW2, but I'd trust the advice from the forums. If you're considering a 9700K as a fix, you might expect around 5.0 MHz max clock speed—roughly a 5% boost. The efficiency per clock stays similar. To test how sensitive the game is to processor speed, open Windows Performance Settings, lower the maximum CPU usage to 95%, and observe the effect on performance.