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Skyrim is incredibly dependent on a fast processor; to such an extent that even with a great mid-grade processor, such as an Intel i5, you may still very often find it to be the limiting performance factor in the game. This is because Skyrim offloads all DirectX calls for shadows to the CPU which the GPU would normally handle. For this reason, if you ever find your CPU being pushed to its limits while running the game try reducing the the shadow settings on the launcher and/or in the SkyrimPrefs.ini file until you achieve your optimal performance. Shadow draw distance can make a big performance impact on the CPU as well. | Skyrim is incredibly dependent on a fast processor; to such an extent that even with a great mid-grade processor, such as an Intel i5, you may still very often find it to be the limiting performance factor in the game. This is because Skyrim offloads all DirectX calls for shadows to the CPU which the GPU would normally handle. For this reason, if you ever find your CPU being pushed to its limits while running the game try reducing the the shadow settings on the launcher and/or in the SkyrimPrefs.ini file until you achieve your optimal performance. Shadow draw distance can make a big performance impact on the CPU as well. | ||
Since | Since DirectX calls are offloaded to the CPU, multiple cores are a requirement! You must have at least a dual-core processor and a quad-core is recommended. Skyrim will often max out the first core with the remaining cores being utilized between 30% to 50%. | ||
In order to accommodate a new processor, you often have to buy a new motherboard, unless your board was purchased within the last couple of years. The reason for this is because as new processors are release, often they come coupled with a new socket type which may not match your motherboard. A new motherboard can severely effect any budget, especially when the prices of CPUs usually aren't cheap. | In order to accommodate a new processor, you often have to buy a new motherboard, unless your board was purchased within the last couple of years. The reason for this is because as new processors are release, often they come coupled with a new socket type which may not match your motherboard. A new motherboard can severely effect any budget, especially when the prices of CPUs usually aren't cheap. |