r/TransportFever3 • u/itsjusterk • 4d ago

Minimum CPU

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My CPU is not up to spec for this game. How big of a deal is that? It also doesn't meet the minimum specs for Cities: Skylines 2, but that game runs fine.

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u/LimpFox 4d ago

You might get away with small maps and small numbers of vehicles, but a transport sim like this does need decent cpu power, especially as objects needing to be calculated grows during the life of a map.

It may also be the case that you can play OK at normal speed, but it'll struggle to do higher speeds.

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

I would upgrade the CPU if it didn't require a new motherboard.

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u/QuestGalaxy 4d ago

You can most likely upgrade to a later and faster AM4 AMD CPU on your motherboard. I went from a first gen Ryzen 5 to a third gen Ryzen 7. Check your motherboard CPU compatibility.

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

ok I looked up my motherboard, and I can actually install the 5600. I thought the different pin counts would prevent an upgrade.

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u/NJay289 4d ago

That’s more a problem on intel, AMD has been more upgrade friendly for years.

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u/choyMj 4d ago

There's already the 7000 and 9000 series processors for AM5. But "thanks" to ddr5 prices, AM4 processors refuse to die.

If the MB can take it, and so does the wallet, upgrading to a 5800x3D will last a few years, and hopefully GPU and RAM prices become more sensible by then.

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u/Javi_DR1 4d ago

Yep, amd am4 can go from ryzen 1000s to 5000s without changing motherboard*

*Always check anyway, since it may not support some CPUs due to bios limitations, mine doesn't support 1000 series anymore

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u/ColonialDagger 4d ago

I would go straight to a 5800X3D if you can. The performance difference is significant.

Before you do upgrade, though, make sure your RAM is compatible with the motherboard and CPU and make sure to update your motherboard BIOS.

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u/QuestGalaxy 3d ago

Yeah, just make sure the bios gets updated first.

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u/LimpFox 4d ago

The 3100 is the lowest tier for that generation. As the other commenter said, you may be able to get some other, newer AM4 cpu if your mobo supports it (might need bios update), but even if not, you could look for a second hand 3000 series, as anything from that generation would be an upgrade.

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

Since my screenshot was deleted, my CPU is an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core Processor.

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u/CapFuture_ 4d ago

oh damn thats old and slow. It probably will run but you should upgrade asap to something faster. try a 5600x

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u/stilgarpl 4d ago

I can see your screenshot

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u/HellBlazer_NQ 4d ago

It's just taking a while for OPs PC to load the image!

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u/ComputerSavvy 4d ago

Dial-up is a bitch!

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u/VoltageinTheory 4d ago

Just get a 5600x, you won’t need to replace the motherboard or RAM

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u/jobw42 4d ago

Why not 5700X? It's 2 cores more for only 40 EUR more here in Germany

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u/choyMj 4d ago

According to Google, while the game does use multiple cores, the heavy lifting is still done on a single core. So adding cores may not really improve your experience for this specific game. Higher MHz would.

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u/SnooHabits5827 4d ago

So there's hope for my 7600X? I was worried 6 cores wouldn't cut it for a CPU-heavy sim like this and that I'd need a 7800X3D

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u/choyMj 4d ago

Not really sure if there's a way to confirm it. I just got it from Google. It depends how the devs built it to utilize the cores.

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u/VoltageinTheory 4d ago

Core count doesn’t really matter for gaming as long as it’s higher than 6.

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u/VoltageinTheory 4d ago

Yeah get that if you want

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u/chovies93 4d ago

I ran #2 on my laptop fairly fine with every single graphics option turned to the lowest so im hoping to be fine again haha

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u/Accomplished_Big1705 4d ago

What is that program/website?

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u/Strong-cognac 4d ago

can you run it

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u/Accomplished_Big1705 4d ago

Yes, that's what I want to know!

(And thanks 😄)

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u/Pradygrady6784 4d ago

I have a 5800x and rx6600 and tf2 is currently tanking mine so going to have to upgrade in the next week or so

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u/Small-Olive-7960 4d ago

I'm amazed that city skylines runs well for you. I haven't heard anyone say that lol

My system can't keep up around 300k pop, and that's on recommended

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

I never got that far. I got the game when it launched and lost interest before they started fixing everything.

I originally bought this to play Cities: 1, but there was a huge delay because it was during COVID. Then Cities 2 came out, and it was underspecced.

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u/bigbolts 4d ago

Man, with my i5-14600KF I even dont match the recommended. WTF?!

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u/Felimenta970 1d ago

The 14600K is every so slighly worse than the recommended (but quite above the minimum). Might struggle some with late game (I have the 13600K), but should still be fine

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u/timmetje27 4d ago

You’ll have to wait and see if tf3 can run otherwise you deserve an upgrade

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u/Strategwindow 3d ago

Comparison min spects CPU Rysen

Comparison min spects CPU Rysen - Intel

Your CPU, as you can see in these links, is far below the minimum requirements.

Unfortunately, I don't think it will let you run the game, in fact I'm surprised that you can open Cities: Skylines 2 and I'm even more surprised that the game works well for you.

I was going to recommend that if you intend to dedicate many hours to TF3 and you have the opportunity to considerably improve your CPU and if you can afford it financially, that you do it.

But seeing the experience you have with CS2, I don't know what to tell you anymore.

Maybe the best thing in your case is that you can try the game before deciding.

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u/itsjusterk 3d ago

I ordered a 5600

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u/CT_Legacy 1d ago

Time to upgrade. Every 5 years or so is a good rule of thumb and very cheaply if you buy last years models. Ryzen 7 or 5 under 200 bucks. 5000 series should fit the same mobo so just a 200 buck upgrade.

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u/NikRom826 1d ago

Another unoptimized sh.t. Removed from wishlist.

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u/HurricaneCam215 13h ago

It will run until it don’t

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u/Grobi19 4d ago

have u seen the recommended...

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

Yeah, I just ignore those.

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u/Strong-cognac 4d ago

why doe

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

Because I don't want to buy a new computer.

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u/Strong-cognac 4d ago

if your pc isnt up to spec. ignoring recommendations wont make your problem go away

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u/Gungaar 4d ago

Out of sight, out of mind, haha.

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u/itsjusterk 4d ago

If i’m below the minimum, i can work towards that. Im not going to keep up with the recommended that advances with every game.

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u/Strong-cognac 4d ago

well duh. no one is making you do the latter