Your new configuration should work well.
Your new configuration should work well.
You can enjoy AAA games at lower to medium settings. City Skylines might be tricky because it’s CPU-heavy and could strain your system. Think about upgrading to an AMD processor, similar to older models like the 2600 or 3600 if they’re available used.
I tested Cities Skylines on a laptop equipped with an Intel i3 3110M processor and integrated Intel 4000 graphics, and everything functioned smoothly.
It's absurd to think an i3 10100 with a 1050 ti will cause any CPU bottleneck, even in Skylines... This chip works well when you can buy it for under $100. For graphics, aim for something better—1050 ti is quite slow. If you can't wait for the rumored RTX 3050, go with an RX 570 or a used GTX 1060.