Best Processors for Gaming in 2024

Intel CPU

For many years, Intel released the best processors for video games, but since AMD gained momentum, it's difficult to name a clear leader. Today, we will thoroughly review the current CPUs from both companies, compare them with each other, and determine which central processors are better for video games in 2024.


Entry Level Processors

This category includes 4-core Intel Core i3 processors:

  • i3-12100;
  • i3-13100;
  • i3-14100.

Despite the small number of computing blocks, these central processors excellently handle modern games even with the use of outdated DDR4 standard memory. In almost all projects, these CPUs provide stable 60 and more FPS on high and ultra settings of graphics.

Intel Core i3 12th BOX

The only exceptions are poorly optimized games, such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Cities: Skylines II. Even top and the most powerful CPUs like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Intel Core i9-14900 struggle with such projects.

AMD does not have current processors in this category, so Intel definitely leads in the budget segment. Their 4-core CPUs are perfectly suited for inexpensive computer builds when the budget is severely limited.

Moreover, motherboards on the LGA 1700 socket are inexpensive. For example, boards with the H610 chipset are 1.5-2 times cheaper than the most budget motherboards on the AM4 and AM5 sockets.


Mid-Level Processors

This category includes Intel Core i5 processors:

  • i5-12400;
  • i5-12500;
  • i5-13400;
  • i5-13500;
  • i5-14400;
  • i5-14500;

As well as AMD Ryzen 5 processors:

  • Ryzen 5 5600;
  • Ryzen 5 7500F;
  • Ryzen 5 7600;
Intel Core i5 14th BOX

All these CPUs have 6 performance cores and are considered the most optimal in terms of price and performance ratio. In other words, despite the relatively low cost, the power of these processors is sufficient for everything, including modern games, streaming, and professional work in heavy programs. Buying one of these CPUs will provide you with excellent gaming performance for the next 4-5 years.

To find out which of the mid-budget processors is better, we will divide them into two price groups. First, we compare Intel Core i5-12400 and 12500 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600. Then we compare Intel Core i5-13400, 13500, 14400, and 14500 with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and 7600.

Comparing Intel Core i5-12400 and 12500 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600

The gaming performance of Intel Core i5-12400, 12500, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processors is the same. So, in this price category, there is no clear winner.

It can be noticed that AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is slightly cheaper than its competitors from Intel, but this difference is compensated by the cost of motherboards. Even budget boards on the AM4 socket are unreasonably expensive. Their price is almost twice as much as that of motherboards for Intel on the LGA 1700 socket. So, if comparing CPUs separately, indeed, AMD is cheaper, but if taking into account the price of motherboards, then it's a draw between the platforms.

Comparing Intel Core i5-13400, 13500, 14400, and 14500 with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and 7600

Comparing these processors, the winner is AMD Ryzen 5 7600. Its power in games is about 10-20% higher than that of the competitors from Intel. But when it comes to performance in work programs, the situation changes significantly.

In terms of multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23, Intel Core i5-13400, 13500, 14400, and 14500 processors are about twice as powerful as AMD Ryzen 5 7600. Such a huge difference is achieved due to a greater number of cores in the design of the processors at the "blue" company. For example, Intel Core i5-13500 has 12 cores, half of which are performance and the other half are energy-efficient.

If you need a gaming processor exclusively in the mid-budget price category, consider buying AMD Ryzen 5 7600, but remember that this CPU is significantly inferior to its competitors from Intel in multi-threaded performance, which is very important for professional programs. If you plan not only to play but also to work, it's better to choose a CPU from Intel.


High-Level Processors

This category includes AMD Ryzen 7 7700, as well as Intel Core i5-13600 and 14600. These CPUs provide the highest performance in games and can unleash the power of even such top-end video cards as AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

When comparing AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with Intel Core i5 13600 and 14600, the processor from the "red" company emerges as the winner. On average, it is 10% ahead of the competitors in gaming performance, but when it comes to work tasks, it significantly loses. In Cinebench R23, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 50% inferior to Intel Core i5-13600.

Intel Core i7 14th BOX

Top-Level Processors

This includes the latest Intel Core i7 and i9 processors:

  • i7-13700;
  • i7-14700;
  • i9-13900;
  • i9-14900.

As well as AMD Ryzen 7 and 9 processors:

  • Ryzen 7 7800X3D;
  • Ryzen 9 7900X3D;
  • Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

These processors provide the maximum possible performance in modern games. Their power will suffice for the next 5-7 years.

Intel Core i9 14th BOX

In this category, there is no clear winner. In some games, the most powerful Intel processors lead, and in others, AMD. For example, in Starfield and Far Cry 6, the victory goes to Intel processors, while in Microsoft Flight Simulator and Cyberpunk 2077, the victory goes to AMD.

In work tasks, the winners again are Intel processors. Due to a greater number of cores, they significantly outperform AMD CPUs in performance.


How to Choose a Gaming Computer in 2024: Conclusions

The best processor lines for gaming in 2024 are:

  • In the budget segment, Intel Core i3-12100, 13100, and 14100;
  • In the mid-budget segment, Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 7600;;
  • In the high price segment, AMD Ryzen 7 7700;
  • In the top price segment, Intel Core i7-13700, 14700, i9-13900 and 14900, as well as AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and 7950X3D.

What processors are installed in HYPERPC gaming computers

When creating computers, we focus not only on video games but also on professional activity. Considering that Intel processors unequivocally lead in work tasks and applications, we prefer them.

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Gaming performance
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2560x1440 (QuadHD)
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Counter Strike 2
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PUBG
PUBG
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GTA 5
GTA 5
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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Apex Legends
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CoD: Warzone
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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Battlefield 2042
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Forza Horizon 5
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Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
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Atomic Heart
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The Callisto Protocol
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Baldur's Gate III
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CoD: Modern Warfare 3
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Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
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FPS in games
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2560x1440 (QuadHD)
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Counter Strike 2
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PUBG
PUBG
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GTA 5
GTA 5
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
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Minecraft RTX
Minecraft RTX
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
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Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
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Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
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God of War
God of War
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Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
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Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
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Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
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The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
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Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
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41
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
101
72
43
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
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57
35
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
61
44
23
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150
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FPS in games
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PUBG
PUBG
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GTA 5
GTA 5
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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60
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Minecraft RTX
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
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54
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
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Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
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77
62
God of War
God of War
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76
50
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
130
76
45
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
103
79
44
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
165
141
107
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
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73
45
Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
118
79
41
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
101
72
43
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
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57
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
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150
FPS
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FPS in games
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2560x1440 (QuadHD)
3840x2160 (4K)
Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
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329
256
PUBG
PUBG
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140
119
GTA 5
GTA 5
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158
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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189
119
CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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195
109
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
94
83
60
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
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115
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Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
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Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
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God of War
God of War
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106
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Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
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105
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Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
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109
60
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
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196
148
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
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102
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Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
186
133
64
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
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120
70
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
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102
63
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
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150
FPS
Obtained FPS scores are averaged to show the relative performance of the systems at maximum graphics settings. Details
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FPS in games
Ultra settings
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1920x1080 (FullHD)
2560x1440 (QuadHD)
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Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
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PUBG
PUBG
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GTA 5
GTA 5
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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189
119
CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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195
109
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
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83
60
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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77
58
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
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115
73
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
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Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
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107
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God of War
God of War
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106
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Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
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105
62
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
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109
60
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
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196
148
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
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102
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Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
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133
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CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
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120
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Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
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102
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
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64
36
0
50
100
150
FPS
Obtained FPS scores are averaged to show the relative performance of the systems at maximum graphics settings. Details
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FPS in games
Ultra settings
Gaming performance
1920x1080 (FullHD)
2560x1440 (QuadHD)
3840x2160 (4K)
Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
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PUBG
PUBG
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GTA 5
GTA 5
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Fortnite
Fortnite
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206
125
Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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250
157
CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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262
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Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
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112
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
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125
88
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
230
152
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Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
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110
91
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
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141
113
God of War
God of War
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140
92
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
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140
82
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
191
154
85
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
300
257
196
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
160
134
82
Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
235
167
88
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
174
137
94
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
146
104
65
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
111
84
50
0
50
100
150
FPS
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FPS in games
Ultra settings
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2560x1440 (QuadHD)
3840x2160 (4K)
Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
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327
PUBG
PUBG
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239
174
GTA 5
GTA 5
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208
124
Fortnite
Fortnite
340
227
138
Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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275
173
CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
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288
164
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
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123
94
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
154
138
97
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
253
167
108
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
121
121
100
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
173
155
124
God of War
God of War
189
154
101
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
195
154
90
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
210
169
94
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
330
283
216
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
176
147
90
Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
259
184
97
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
191
151
103
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
161
114
72
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
122
92
55
0
50
100
150
FPS
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FPS in games
Ultra settings
Gaming performance
1920x1080 (FullHD)
2560x1440 (QuadHD)
3840x2160 (4K)
Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
764
555
407
PUBG
PUBG
424
327
271
GTA 5
GTA 5
470
331
186
Fortnite
Fortnite
521
345
207
Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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411
255
CoD: Warzone
CoD: Warzone
603
446
276
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
190
177
136
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
213
199
131
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
372
247
158
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
145
145
132
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
264
227
176
God of War
God of War
261
224
174
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2
290
216
132
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
275
238
150
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
486
417
314
The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol
286
251
169
Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III
314
294
177
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
CoD: Modern Warfare 3
284
216
153
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
193
170
107
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
169
129
82
0
50
100
150
FPS
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