Poor results in strategy games?
Poor results in strategy games?
Hi,
my setup includes an I5 8500, Vega 64, 16GB DDR4 at 2666mhz (cl 14 -16-16-34).
I play many new games like AC: Odyssey, The Division 2, BO4, Battelfied 5, and BF1 at nearly the highest settings without any problems on my 2560x1080 29 ultrawide monitor at 80hz.
However, when I run strategy titles such as Anno 1800, Frostpunk, Total War games, my system feels like a Pentium 4.
Why is that? How demanding are those games?
What additional requirements do they have beyond an 8th gen 6 core CPU, a second strongest GPU from AMD, and high-end RAM?
Hello.
The RAM speeds are standard for DDR4, and I recall the significant boost from 2666mhz to 4000mhz. Make sure your CPU matches around 4.8ghz and you're all set. The I5 8500 might not reach that, as it's more of a chance with silicon, but 4.8ghz would still be a solid starting point. It only has a 9mb cache, so don't expect it to solve everything.
I’d consider buying 4266mhz RAM and adjusting the timings for 4000mhz.
Also, what motherboard do you have? This really impacts performance.
I understand that Total War can easily damage an overclocked i9 9900k. This machine also features two GTX 1080 graphics and runs at 1440p, which doesn't help. These kinds of games operate smoothly at 60fps, so adjusting the detail is the key solution. AI is the primary factor making these titles taxing for CPUs. Think about it: in a game like Fortnite, you're the AI. Because AI handles the intensive tasks, Fortnite runs quickly. AI development in gaming was initially rapid, but the rise of online multiplayer games has significantly impacted its performance. That's why I still enjoy playing the original Xcon.
Frostpunk also catches me off guard... Total war is famous for its unrealistic system requirements when you aim for a top-notch experience. Intel's side is suggested, but with the latest CPU releases it seems smarter to go with AMD instead, as they provide more options. Wargaming demands heavy CPU usage and isn't much GPU-dependent. For RAM, opt for more than faster if you can. If you're comfortable adjusting graphics settings, you should be able to achieve a good visual quality. Just keep in mind that antialias can be tricky—especially at 4K—and it might require significant investment.