Question Will An AMD Ryzen 3 CPU Need A GPU For Older Games?

[MaskedRiderChris52]

I have a computer build that's been sitting in my closet for ages now that is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU (I don't recall which one specifically it is, it's been a minute since I looked). I intend on making it a Windows 7 machine with a SATA SSD powering it, and I also intend on playing older games on it such as Jade Empire and Star Wars KOTOR. My question is; do I need a dedicated GPU to make that work at all, or will integrated graphics suffice? Assuming that particular CPU has those baked in in the first place. It's been a while since I attempted a computer build, so forgive me for any ignorance, here.

 

[CountMike]

I have a computer build that's been sitting in my closet for ages now that is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU (I don't recall which one specifically it is, it's been a minute since I looked). I intend on making it a Windows 7 machine with a SATA SSD powering it, and I also intend on playing older games on it such as Jade Empire and Star Wars KOTOR. My question is; do I need a dedicated GPU to make that work at all, or will integrated graphics suffice? Assuming that particular CPU has those baked in in the first place. It's been a while since I attempted a computer build, so forgive me for any ignorance, here.

I suppose it's a R3 2200G or 2300G since it can run Windows 7 as they are APU version of first Ryzen generations namely 1200 and 1300, Graphic part of chip is miserable but enough for that generation of games but you would need to get an dedicated GPU to have any kind of performance and resolutions. Just look at recommended requirements for games you intend to play.

 

[TerryLaze]

Just look at recommended requirements for games you intend to play.

Those games are too old to mention his ryzen/apu, he would have to know what old school GPU his system is equal to.
Maybe the notebookcheck website can help.

 

[CountMike]

Those games are too old to mention his ryzen/apu, he would have to know what old school GPU his system is equal to.
Maybe the notebookcheck website can help.

That really doesn't matter, even first Ryzen would better than top ones before it and APU at least even with dedicated GPUs supported at that time.

 

[beyondlogic]

I have a computer build that's been sitting in my closet for ages now that is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU (I don't recall which one specifically it is, it's been a minute since I looked). I intend on making it a Windows 7 machine with a SATA SSD powering it, and I also intend on playing older games on it such as Jade Empire and Star Wars KOTOR. My question is; do I need a dedicated GPU to make that work at all, or will integrated graphics suffice? Assuming that particular CPU has those baked in in the first place. It's been a while since I attempted a computer build, so forgive me for any ignorance, here.

You'd still need a dedicated GPU you might get away with 5700g apu at 720p but you can easily play those games on a rx 480 or 580 which can usually be found cheap.

 

[faalin]

For what you would spend on a GPU you can get both games on steam Jade Empire $15 Star Wars KOTOR $10 and play them on a current computer.