Resolved: i7-3770 with Intel HD Graphics 4000 - Low Frame Rate Results
Resolved: i7-3770 with Intel HD Graphics 4000 - Low Frame Rate Results
Hello everyone,
Recently, I’ve begun constructing a budget-friendly computer system for video editing with Vegas and Premiere, graphic design using Photoshop, and gaming – specifically League of Legends. I started with a refurbished Lenovo M92p mini-tower (costing approximately $150). I’ve relocated all the components into a larger tower case and added numerous 120mm, 1200 RPM fans, along with replacing the thermal paste and installing a substantial CPU cooler (not the original Intel one), thoroughly cleaning everything, and obtaining a powerful 600W 80+ Platinum power supply – including a unique 24-pin to 12-pin adapter for compatibility with my motherboard. I also salvaged a Samsung Evo 860 SSD (250 GB) from an old laptop and utilized it for Windows 10 Pro booting, using a standard 1 TB WD Black HDD for my files. The central processing unit is an i7-3770 paired with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz RAM from TeamGroup. In the coming months, I plan to add a new motherboard and an additional 8 GB of identical RAM, increasing my capacity to 16 GB. Currently, I’m relying on the Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated GPU due to uncertainty about when I can incorporate a GTX 980 graphics card.
My primary concern is concerning frame rates in League of Legends, which appears to be significantly lower than anticipated – averaging 60-75 FPS at the start, dropping as low as 45 in Teamfight Tactics, and occasionally plummeting to 30-40 FPS, rendering the game unplayable for my semi-competitive playstyle. I’m utilizing the following settings: Champion models at Medium, Environment set to Low, Effects on Very Low, Shadows disabled, Launcher in Low Spec Mode (with all animations and sounds turned off), and HUD/Healthbar animations deactivated. My resolution is 1920 x 1080 with an 80 FPS cap in Full Screen Mode. The Game Bar and “Game Mode” functions within Windows 10, alongside Cortana and background applications, have been disabled. Transparency and window themes are the only customizations remaining. Only Spotify is running while playing.
It seems exceptionally illogical considering views on YouTube showcasing similar setups achieving 60-80 FPS on high settings with an AMD Athlon 200GE processor and without a dedicated GPU – a significantly weaker CPU than my i7-3770. I’m running the latest version of Windows 10 Pro, and all drivers are updated. CPU temperatures hover around 25 degrees Celsius during idle, peaking at 60 degrees while gaming (which appears within acceptable parameters). RAM speeds and capacity are functioning correctly. I haven’t yet updated my BIOS, although I suspect this won't be the issue. The PC itself performs exceptionally well; booting in 1-2 seconds, and Vegas and Photoshop operate smoothly, particularly when using fewer transitions and blur effects. System resources (CPU, RAM, HDD) consistently remain at 1-3% during idle, which is perplexing. It potentially stems from League of Legends' poor optimization, exhibiting erratic behavior across various PC configurations.
Do you have any suggestions or advice? Any build recommendations would also be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Georgi
The explanation is straightforward. Indeed, the 3770 possesses superior processing speed; however, the Athlon 200GE offers enhanced built-in visuals through its Vega 3 technology. Intel's HD and UHD Graphics from series 2000 to 5000 are generally inadequate for gaming. Performance improved somewhat with models 600 and higher, but even these still struggle to run many games effectively. You will likely encounter difficulties launching certain titles with the 4000 series, as it represents a dated integrated graphics solution designed for minimal gaming activity. It will perform extremely slowly at low frame rates when demanding visuals are required.
The explanation is straightforward. Indeed, the 3770 is a more powerful processor, however, the Athlon 200GE possesses superior built-in visuals thanks to its Vega 3 technology. Intel’s HD and UHD Graphics, spanning the 2000 through 5000 series, are generally inadequate for gaming. Performance improved somewhat with the HD/UHD Graphics 600 and beyond, but many games will fail to launch using that series. This older integrated graphics solution was intended for minimal gaming activity and will perform extremely poorly, delivering single-digit frames per second when demanding graphics are needed.
This is entirely logical,
I previously suspected a problem with my computer’s components or the operating system, but now I feel reassured and confident that everything will work out well with a graphics card and a suitable processor.
Thanks!