The game does not work with dual-core processors.
The game does not work with dual-core processors.
Several players note that Far Cry doesn’t support dual-core processors, even though some chips claim to mimic extra cores without using hyperthreading. Running the game solely on such hardware often triggers a black-screen error when launching. This expectation aligns with Far Cry 4’s actual requirements, which specify at least four cores from AMD or Intel. Historically, many titles advertised needing quad-core processors yet functioned on lower-core chips, though performance was reduced or required CPU tweaking. The core issue appears linked to whether the system truly has available cores. Some gamers have successfully run Far Cry 4 on Intel Core i3 models with hyperthreading enabled, despite minimum specs demanding a Quad Core i5-750. Recently, AMD’s budget options like the Athlon X4 760K and Athlon X4 860K have provided solid performance, while Intel introduced the Pentium G3258 for overclocking enthusiasts. Ubisoft has openly shared its minimum requirements—Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II X4 955—meaning dual-core users may need to upgrade before enjoying the game. Similarly, Dragon Age: Inquisition also demands a quad-core processor and cannot run on dual-core systems.
It needs four logical cores. The OS treats Hyper Threading as double the "cores," so a dual-core CPU with HT appears as a quad-core system. Far Cry 4 doesn’t support dual-threaded processors. That’s why many are abandoning the G3258 trend already.