L3 cache and gaming

[hyperionel]

Hello guys,

I was wondering how important was the L3 cache in games, especially high end games. I am currently using an A10 6800k with a discrete 7770 ghz edition(i know its an apu and i should have bought a normal cpu if i was going to use a discrete graphich card anyways) and i am wondering if it would perform better with a regular quad core FX series that has L3 cache.

 

[Novuake]

It will. But not that much, you are looking at like maybe a 10 percent improvement in games that need more CPU power.

Its minimal and not worth it unless you are looking at going for a full on 8 core AND a graphics card upgrade.

Right now your graphics card means a lot more in gaming and unfortunately is gonna hold you back a lot more than the CPU if you were to get a new CPU and Mobo combo.

 

[Mike Friesen]

The L3 cache only helps when the L1 or L2 'missed' having the data that the cpu needs, the caches are kinda like a very fast, nearby ram.

Regardless, yes, a fx 4350/6300/8300 would make your games run a little faster, but your 7770 probably will not be bottlenecked by the cpu; the 6800k isn't too poor.

 

[hyperionel]

thanks for clearing it out