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The video explores the significant impact of CPU selection on the performance of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14, particularly under high-resolution gaming scenarios. Using comparative demonstrations featuring Zen 2 and Zen 3-based processors, the speaker reveals how CPU bottlenecks can severely limit frame rates, especially in densely populated game areas. Highlighted systems include a Zen 2-based 3960x and a Zen 3 5950x, with detailed observations on performance metrics, such as GPU utilization, frame rates, and power consumption. The Zen 3 CPU consistently outperforms the Zen 2, attributed to better architecture and improved IPC, not just higher clock speeds. The video underscores the importance of considering CPU performance when upgrading GPUs for high-resolution gaming and recommends CPUs like the Intel 10900K, 11900K, and various Ryzen models for optimal performance.
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In this segment of the video, Stan discusses the impact of CPU selection on the performance of MMOs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy. He compares two similar systems with different CPUs to highlight the performance differences. He demonstrates this using his main workstation, which has a Zen 2-based 3960x 24-core CPU, water-cooled to boost from 4.3 to 4.4 GHz. The system also features a water-cooled 3090 FCW3 Ultra GPU and an ultra-wide monitor with a 3840×1600 resolution. Stan shows the performance metrics in Final Fantasy 14, noting the GPU’s full utilization at 2100 MHz and the game’s CPU usage, emphasizing it can still drive high performance and frame rates despite being over ten years old.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates a scenario involving a significant CPU bottleneck by showcasing a highly populated area in a game. They compare the GPU performance in this challenging scene with a less demanding scenario. The GPU utilization is notably lower, around 47-48%, and power consumption is reduced. The CPU is maxed out, with all threads in use and core speeds around 4.3 GHz. As a result, frame rates drop significantly from 120-130 FPS to about 55 FPS, evidencing a clear CPU bottleneck. This is illustrated using a Zen 2-based processor and a 3090 GPU. Next, the presenter mentions switching to a different system with a 5950x CPU for further comparison.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares performance metrics between two systems running Final Fantasy. The first system features a GPU running at 1950 MHz and achieves around 142 frames per second, while a Threadripper system achieves 125 frames per second. The utilization is 97% with a power draw between 380-390 watts for the founders’ edition GPU. The processor, a Zen 3 5950x, boosts up to 4.65-4.7 GHz using one or two cores, resulting in about 20 more frames per second compared to the Threadripper system.
The segment also covers performance in more populated areas of the game, noting that the Zen 3 system boosts to 2040 MHz but is voltage limited, leading to higher CPU utilization and around 105 frames per second compared to 50-55 frames per second on the Zen 2 system. This performance improvement is attributed to both higher CPU clock speeds and better IPC, resulting in fewer bottlenecks compared to Zen 2. Finally, the video mentions testing another game segment on the Threadripper system in a low-population area.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance differences between two processors, specifically focusing on a GPU running at 4.15 megahertz with a 72% utilization rate, drawing 330 watts. The CPU’s single-thread performance is highlighted, showing one core maxed out and others under lesser utilization, leading to a bottleneck and 47% utilization with 81 FPS in low population areas. Comparatively, using a Zen 3 processor improves performance significantly, achieving around 112-113 FPS due to better CPU-GPU interaction. The main difference is attributed to architectural improvements between Zen 2 and Zen 3, rather than just clock speed differences.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the performance differences between Zen 2 and Zen 3 CPUs, particularly their impacts on gaming, specifically in MMORPGs like Final Fantasy and World of Warcraft. Despite these games being old, running them on high-resolution monitors can still result in CPU bottlenecks, especially in highly populated areas where frame rates can drop significantly. The speaker highlights the need to consider CPU performance when upgrading GPUs for high-resolution gaming, suggesting CPUs such as the 10900K, 11900K, 5800X, 5900X, and 5950X for their high IPC and boost clocks. The segment concludes with a reminder to like and subscribe for more tech videos and an invitation for viewers to discuss their CPU experiences in the comments.