The Battlefield 1 game experiences significantly poor frame rates.
The Battlefield 1 game experiences significantly poor frame rates.
Hi, I just purchased Battlefield 1 because it was discounted and anticipated smooth performance on my computer, which has:
- GTX 1050Ti MSI Gaming x 4GB
- Ryzen 3 1200 running at its base clock speed with a standard cooler
- A320M-K motherboard from Asus
- 8 GB of DDR4 3000 MHz RAM operating at 2400 MHz
- Thermaltake LitePower 650W power supply
- An SSD for the operating system and an HDD for games. I’m experiencing significantly poor performance, failing to achieve 60 frames per second in multiplayer on all settings with everything set to low, the CPU consistently at 100% usage, and the GPU fluctuating between 20 and 60% maximum utilization. Online benchmarks show others reaching over 60 fps using at least a medium graphics preset. What steps can I take to resolve this issue?
Battlefield 1 demands significantly more than just 4 processor cores and 16 gigabytes of memory. Additionally, your single 8-gigabyte stick of slow RAM is problematic; Ryzen processors benefit greatly from dual-channel configurations utilizing fast RAM, which could be diminishing your CPU’s performance by as much as 20%. Installing a 2x8gb 3000mhz upgrade would likely provide some improvement, though I remain uncertain about the game's overall performance on your system.
I'm currently setting aside funds for an additional 8GB RAM module, however, should I also invest in a more powerful processor? And if so, perhaps something like a Ryzen 5 or 7?
It’s advisable to purchase RAM in coordinated sets to prevent compatibility problems. The optimal solution would be to sell your existing RAM and acquire a matched 2x8GB kit.
Your central processing unit will not consistently achieve at least 60 frames per second in games that are demanding on the CPU; it's an adequate starting processor, but it has performance constraints.
To prevent any conflicts, would it be beneficial to invest in a Ryzen 5 processor? AMD is expected to release a new 3000-series CPU lineup, and rumors indicate that even the lower-end R3 models will feature six cores while the R5 processors will have eight. These chips are likely to maintain comparable pricing, mirroring the price structure of the previous 2000 series compared to the 1000 series, with some options potentially being more affordable.
Future models of the third iteration appear promising based on your assessment of the reported issues. Nevertheless, their release isn’t anticipated before June or July, and potential delays remain possible.