just a question

[xCJ]

are 4 cores, 8 threads and 4.2 ghz enough?

[nox_]

Not enough info. Specify what cpu it is exactly.

[minibois]

Just now, xCJ said:

are 4 cores, 8 threads and 4.2 ghz enough?

We're missing a lot of detail to give you a simple yes/no answer.

 

Mostly:

- Which CPU is it*?

- What are you doing with the system?
- What are the accompanying specs? (like RAM, videocard, etc.)

 

*Ghz, cores and threads doesn't tell the whole story. There is also something called IPC, instructions per clock. Ghz is how fast a CPU can do something, IPC is how many things it can do per Ghz.

Without knowing the exact CPU, we don't know the IPC, so we also wouldn't know how strong it actually is; just based on the Ghz.

[xCJ]

Just now, minibois said:

We're missing a lot of detail to give you a simple yes/no answer.

 

Mostly:

- Which CPU is it*?

- What are you doing with the system?
- What are the accompanying specs? (like RAM, videocard, etc.)

 

*Ghz, cores and threads doesn't tell the whole story. There is also something called IPC, instructions per clock. Ghz is how fast a CPU can do something, IPC is how many things it can do per Ghz.

Without knowing the exact CPU, we don't know the IPC, so we also wouldn't know how strong it actually is; just based on the Ghz.

its ryzen 5 3400g with 16gb of ddr4 ram @ 3200mhz and an asus prime b450mk

[minibois]

3 minutes ago, xCJ said:

its ryzen 5 3400g with 16gb of ddr4 ram @ 3200mhz and an asus prime b450mk

What are you doing with the system?
Do you have this PC already?

[19_blackie_73]

3 minutes ago, xCJ said:

its ryzen 5 3400g with 16gb of ddr4 ram @ 3200mhz and an asus prime b450mk

For web browsing, light games: yes

For 4k gaming ultra 144Hz: nope

 

[xCJ]

Just now, minibois said:

What are you doing with the system?
Do you have this PC already?

ye i just got it, and its for gaming

[Fasauceome]

2 minutes ago, xCJ said:

ye i just got it, and its for gaming

A 3400G with 2x8GB of ram at 3200MHz is enough

 

FOR 

 

gaming at 1080p low at around 60fps in lighter modern titles, office work and web browsing, word processing and programming.

 

NOT FOR

 

1080p 144Hz or 4K gaming, deep learning, high resolution video rendering, professional 3D modeling

 

Do you see why details are important and why everyone asked?

[minibois]

47 minutes ago, xCJ said:

ye i just got it, and its for gaming

For some light gaming (on Medium settings/simpler games) this CPU would work, if you're not using a videocard.

For a lot of different games you will want to get a videocard some day, but that depends on the games you are playing.

48 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

 

You are not obliged to answer every thread, if you don't want to help OP, just don't reply.

Edited October 15, 2020 by LogicalDrm

[Mister Woof]

It's fine with a modest gpu and 60fps target at most resolutions

[xCJ]

4 minutes ago, minibois said:

For some light gaming (on Medium settings/simpler games) this CPU would work, if you're not using a videocard.

For a lot of different games you will want to get a videocard some day, but that depends on the games you are playing.

 

1 minute ago, Mister Woof said:

It's fine with a modest gpu and 60fps target at most resolutions

okay.

[LogicalDrm]

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[xCJ]

47 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

A 3400G with 2x8GB of ram at 3200MHz is enough

 

FOR 

 

gaming at 1080p low at around 60fps in lighter modern titles, office work and web browsing, word processing and programming.

 

NOT FOR

 

1080p 144Hz or 4K gaming, deep learning, high resolution video rendering, professional 3D modeling

 

Do you see why details are important and why everyone asked?

ye ok

[xCJ]

1 minute ago, LogicalDrm said:

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wym i never got angry

[LogicalDrm]

Just now, xCJ said:

wym i never got angry

The message is intended as general moderation notice. For you, I suggest you explain more about what you are looking for and why you are asking the question. We aren't psychics here, so being able to help, more information about your situation and options is better. It will also remove some of the worse replies like seen in this thread without moderation intervention needed.

 

You can report any post that is attacking or otherwise unwanted. But don't use it towards differentiating opinions.

[xCJ]

1 minute ago, LogicalDrm said:

The message is intended as general moderation notice. For you, I suggest you explain more about what you are looking for and why you are asking the question. We aren't psychics here, so being able to help, more information about your situation and options is better. It will also remove some of the worse replies like seen in this thread without moderation intervention needed.

 

You can report any post that is attacking or otherwise unwanted. But don't use it towards differentiating opinions.

okay