F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Seek titles designed for advanced processing power, such as those leveraging multiple CPU cores.

Seek titles designed for advanced processing power, such as those leveraging multiple CPU cores.

Seek titles designed for advanced processing power, such as those leveraging multiple CPU cores.

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ille200306
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11-20-2016, 09:57 PM
#1
Here are some games that require more than four cores: Battlefield 4, among others.
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ille200306
11-20-2016, 09:57 PM #1

Here are some games that require more than four cores: Battlefield 4, among others.

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Jelly1233
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11-28-2016, 06:12 PM
#2
I believe only BF4 uses more than four cores, and perhaps future or upcoming titles will offer better core support by default.
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Jelly1233
11-28-2016, 06:12 PM #2

I believe only BF4 uses more than four cores, and perhaps future or upcoming titles will offer better core support by default.

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JakeMerkenc
Junior Member
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11-30-2016, 08:02 AM
#3
These games pushed players to their limits. Based on my experience with Shogun 2, they demand a lot of skill and strategy.
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JakeMerkenc
11-30-2016, 08:02 AM #3

These games pushed players to their limits. Based on my experience with Shogun 2, they demand a lot of skill and strategy.

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Matke04
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11-30-2016, 09:43 AM
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Skyrim with various mods, possibly Crysis 3 and Witcher 2. Other options exist, but heavily modified Skyrim can consume many CPU cores.
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Matke04
11-30-2016, 09:43 AM #4

Skyrim with various mods, possibly Crysis 3 and Witcher 2. Other options exist, but heavily modified Skyrim can consume many CPU cores.

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GilchristBoys
Junior Member
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12-07-2016, 09:34 PM
#5
Crysis 3, Watch Dogs, Mantle and DX12 are expected to handle heavy loads evenly across multiple cores. The task manager displays load on all cores, yet performance remains stable because the system rapidly switches between cores without actually utilizing more than four simultaneously in most games.
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GilchristBoys
12-07-2016, 09:34 PM #5

Crysis 3, Watch Dogs, Mantle and DX12 are expected to handle heavy loads evenly across multiple cores. The task manager displays load on all cores, yet performance remains stable because the system rapidly switches between cores without actually utilizing more than four simultaneously in most games.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
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12-07-2016, 11:01 PM
#6
No, it does not use more than four.
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Shad0wHydra13
12-07-2016, 11:01 PM #6

No, it does not use more than four.

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xTayy_
Member
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12-17-2016, 06:47 AM
#7
only titles that require more than four processing units or those that adapt well with varying numbers of cores/threads... some tests show only partial thread usage, similar to checking which games utilize virtual cores. Generally, applications that don’t push a single thread tend to be limited by the GPU rather than CPU limits. If you have access to every other header on my FX8 and haven’t encountered a performance boost with an X6, it’s likely related to threading efficiency. Some popular options include SimCity 2013 World of Tanks, SWTOR, DayZ, Crysis (various versions), Payday 2, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Minecraft (with mods), Watch Dogs, and Arma 3. Frostbite engines usually work best with more than four cores. If you’re considering a Phenom 1055T, let me know what you need to test!
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xTayy_
12-17-2016, 06:47 AM #7

only titles that require more than four processing units or those that adapt well with varying numbers of cores/threads... some tests show only partial thread usage, similar to checking which games utilize virtual cores. Generally, applications that don’t push a single thread tend to be limited by the GPU rather than CPU limits. If you have access to every other header on my FX8 and haven’t encountered a performance boost with an X6, it’s likely related to threading efficiency. Some popular options include SimCity 2013 World of Tanks, SWTOR, DayZ, Crysis (various versions), Payday 2, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Minecraft (with mods), Watch Dogs, and Arma 3. Frostbite engines usually work best with more than four cores. If you’re considering a Phenom 1055T, let me know what you need to test!

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Doomnerd
Junior Member
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12-18-2016, 02:15 PM
#8
I'm not sure with complete certainty, but it seems your PC uses just one main core. I tested MSI Afterburner during gameplay and noticed one core hitting maximum while the others were near 20%.
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Doomnerd
12-18-2016, 02:15 PM #8

I'm not sure with complete certainty, but it seems your PC uses just one main core. I tested MSI Afterburner during gameplay and noticed one core hitting maximum while the others were near 20%.

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D_dae
Member
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12-22-2016, 12:52 AM
#9
The games that genuinely need more than four cores are Crysis3, Watch Dogs, and BF4. Crysis3 relies heavily on the GPU, meaning extra cores offer limited benefit. Watch Dogs is poorly optimized, yet it still uses an i5 over an FX8.
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D_dae
12-22-2016, 12:52 AM #9

The games that genuinely need more than four cores are Crysis3, Watch Dogs, and BF4. Crysis3 relies heavily on the GPU, meaning extra cores offer limited benefit. Watch Dogs is poorly optimized, yet it still uses an i5 over an FX8.