System Specifications / Turbo Enhancement Features
System Specifications / Turbo Enhancement Features
The issue lies in the fact that overclocking doesn't guarantee the game will start at the lowest settings. Game code doesn't include a check for minimum configurations, and even if a CPU is underclocked, it can still run games that demand higher speeds. Hardware mismatches are the main barrier—like a game requiring DX11 but your GPU only supports DX9. Adjusting your 3570 to 1.0GHz won't fix this, as performance gaps remain. The real bottleneck is your graphics card's capabilities. A simpler approach would be to prioritize a more suitable GPU or ensure compatibility before overclocking.
dying light suggests a minimum 2500k core i5. I have a 2500k and managed to run the game smoothly at 1440p, even at 4k medium settings without overclocking. Use these specs as a guide, but most games perform well with them.