Strategic battles demanding significant graphical processing power and central processing unit strength?
Strategic battles demanding significant graphical processing power and central processing unit strength?
Hello,
I’m hoping to connect with someone knowledgeable about the Total War series. I'd like to understand how crucial the CPU and graphics card perform in these games, and which one tends to be more demanding. Generally speaking, should I prioritize spending my money on the CPU or the GPU? And, considering this, which component would likely provide better frame rates and a more consistent gaming experience? I’m looking for insights on both recent and classic Total War titles.
I would greatly value a detailed explanation or perspective from you. Thank you in advance.
I enjoy playing Total War.
My computer has an i7-980 and a GTX 1080, which handles Total War up to Warhammer II at 1080p Ultra with a smooth 60 frames per second without difficulty.
…and I recently acquired Warhammer III, so I haven't tested it yet—however, I strongly believe it will perform admirably as well.
I also have an i7-7800X and an RTX 2080 Ti, and with those specs, Warhammer II runs at approximately 50 frames per second at 4K Ultra.
What processor and graphics card are you thinking about, and perhaps I could offer some advice?
Hello,
It’s good to connect with you again. I appreciate your prompt response. Due to physical limitations, I’m looking for a new gaming laptop and my maximum spending limit is 2400€ (approximately 2200 GBP). While I’ve previously enjoyed Total War games with my older Alienware, the performance isn't ideal. I’m seeking a more powerful machine to enhance my gaming experience. Gaming laptops have certainly evolved considerably since 2016!
Currently, I’ve identified two potential choices within my budget. The first is a pre-built gaming laptop from a known manufacturer, and the second is a customizable system allowing me to configure components like CPU, GPU, and RAM.
1) Brand Gaming Laptop: MSI GS75 Stealth
Price: 2072 € (~1900 GBP)
CPU: i7-8750H (2.2 GHz - 4.1 GHz, 9 MB L3 cache)
RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz (2 slots)
HDD: 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD
Display: 17.3" FHD (1920*1080), IPS-Level 144Hz 3ms 72%NTSC Thin Bezel, 100%sRGB
GPU: GeForce® RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6
OS: Windows® 10 Home Advanced
2) Customizable Gaming Laptop: Octane VI (Pc Specialist)
Price: 2120 € (~1900 GBP)
CPU: i7-8700K (3.7 GHz - 4.7 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache)
RAM: 16GB DDR4 Corsair 2666MHz (2 slots)
HDD: 1 TB Samsung 860 QVO 2.5'' SATA 6 Gb/s (up to 550 Mb/sR)
Display: 17.3" FHD (1920*1080), IPS-Level 144Hz 72% NTSC
GPU: GeForce® RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
OS: Windows® 10 Home Advanced
The first laptop offers a superior GPU, while the second provides an enhanced CPU. Therefore, I’d like to understand whether it's worthwhile to invest more money in upgrading the CPU or GPU. I intend to play a range of Total War titles, including classics such as Empire and Shogun 2, along with more recent installments like Rome 2, Attila, Thrones of Britannia, and Three Kingdoms. I'm less interested in Warhammer or fantasy-based games.
These processors should both perform adequately.
and these graphics cards should both be sufficiently quick for 1080p Ultra at 60 frames per second.
You’ll achieve a greater frame rate with the 2070 if you disable VSync or limit your fps.