3 reasons why your old CPU might still be good enough for modern gaming

You might not need to upgrade your CPU for modern gaming.

Apr 22, 2025 - 14:12
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3 reasons why your old CPU might still be good enough for modern gaming

People are often tempted to upgrade their crucial PC components, like their CPU and GPU, every time manufacturers release a newer model. While upgrading your graphics card with each generation makes sense since you typically get around 20-30% uplift in graphics performance, a CPU upgrade is hard to justify. Sure, your CPU plays a key role in streaming assets, handling game logic, processing your inputs, etc., but they don't improve your frame rates dramatically like your GPU does.