...d reacts accordingly. It connects to the motherboard through a [[Wikipedia:CPU socket|socket]] and through this connection, has access to all the componen
...at are made today are multi-core, meaning they feature 2 or more cores per CPU die. Many laptops today feature CPUs with 2 cores. Desktop computers can fe
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...e CPU to run at a minimum of 100% (on desktop, not laptops) to help reduce CPU fluctuations which may cause performance issues.}}</ref>
...the latest versions of Windows (1809 & 1903) Game Mode no longer does GPU/CPU prioritization. This prioritization was intended to give more resources to
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...vailable, try to load the PSU as much as possible, generally by running [[#CPU + GPU|all]] stress tests and connecting as many external devices as availab
...n fine, but the risk of destroying the rest of the components and even the CPU itself raises significantly.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.badcaps.net/forum
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...fix this, the affinity of the NFS11.exe process must be changed to exclude CPU 0; after doing so, the load should equally spread across the remaining core
...om/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=372777922|title=Reduce Stuttering, Tweaking CPU Cores & Hyper-Threading|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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...t increases GPU usage.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radmaxx|date=2022-05-03|comment=CPU performance especially improved during city sections.}}</ref>
{{Fixbox|description=Resetting CPU affinity|fix=
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{{ii}} The game will not use CPU cores and threads properly on certain modern systems.
...48190/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Ingame FPS Cap workaround and CPU load fix|fix=
{{ii}} This is caused by 2 issues - a uneven 59fps fps cap and excessive CPU load when using Vsync
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|CPU bound game
|Game stayed CPU bound regardless of settings, performance improvement was minor.
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{{Fixbox|description=Resetting
CPU Afinity|fix=
#Uncheck the box for '<All Processors>', recheck '
CPU 0', and click OK.
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* Adjust traffic settings according to your system. All AI traffic requires CPU power and will decrease performance.
: Where <code>n</code> is a number that will depend on the amount of physical CPU cores you have:
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...optimal on certain hardware configurations. The game was found to be quite CPU intensive in some scenarios, especially during traversal and when ray trace
===SMT and HT causing inconsistent CPU usage===
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...Very CPU-limited during gameplay|being limited to utilizing relatively low CPU power]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://feedback.naughtydog.com/hc/en-us/articles
===Very CPU-limited during gameplay===
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...When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerat
* For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
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...a bottleneck on CPU instead of GPU. Here are some different ways to limit CPU:
...p adding cores until the framerate is acceptable while bottleneck still on CPU.
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|minCPU = Intel Core i3 Dual-Core CPU 2.0 GHz
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 Dual-Core CPU 2.6 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU
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|minCPU = Intel i5 Dual-Core CPU 2.0 GHz
|recCPU = Intel i7 Quad-Core CPU 2.6 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU
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...irectX versions. Available for Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7, you can use CPU-Z to monitor clock/core speeds, bus speeds, voltages, timings etc.
...overclocking for Turboboost. Because of this, it's quite easy to determine CPU-Z as an essential tool for troubleshooting or tinkering.
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...48190/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>
* For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\ACRSP.exe"}}
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...48190/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>
* For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\ACBSP.exe"}}
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...e (DirectX, Software, OpenGL), CPU priority, [[#Single CPU affinity|single CPU affinity]], [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen resolution]], [[#Windowed|w
...screen resolution]], [[#Windowed|windowed]], [[#Single CPU affinity|single CPU affinity]], [[#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]].
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==="Your CPU is Outdated" error===
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass CPU check|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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* 450 MHz CPU or greater
* Pentium 2 450 MHz (Steam version requires 1.4 GHz CPU)
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===SMT and HT causing inconsistent CPU usage===
...bling it may increase CPU core utilization and improve game performance in CPU intensive scenarios.<ref name="DSOGaming">{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogamin
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...on-exhaustive) lists: [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:CPU_intensive_games CPU-intensive games], [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:GPU_intensive_games GPU-
|minother = CPU supporting SSE4.1.
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...rocess-with-cpu-affinity-set/ CPU affinity] to the real core number of the CPU (not threads).
For example, with a a six-core (12 threads) CPU the command should look like this:
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===Does not Seem to Use all CPU Cores===
===CPU utilization fix===
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...een_at_launch_on_dual_core_CPU_systems|Black screen at launch on dual core CPU systems]] for a workaround.
...GB of VRAM and a very powerful GPU. For 1440p60 a 3080 is required; also a CPU with fast single-thread-performance, like a Ryzen 5600X by AMD or a 10900K
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...When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerat
* For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\deadspace3.exe"}}
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...rectX API and serves to explicitly define the maximum number of frames the CPU can process ahead of the frame currently being drawn by the graphics subsys
.... Values of 1 and 2 will help reduce input latency in exchange for greater CPU usage.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://displaylag.com/reduce-input-lag-in-pc-games
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...he stability and performance of gameplay. It tends to distribute the heavy CPU load to the GPU, as well.
===High CPU usage or stuttering===
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU @ 2.5 GHz
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU @ 2.5 GHz
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|minCPU = 64-bit Dual Core CPU running at 2.0 GHz or higher
|recCPU = 64-bit Dual Core CPU running at 3.0 GHz or higher
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|minCPU = 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
|recCPU = 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
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|minCPU = Intel CPU Core i3-2100
|recCPU = Intel CPU Core i7-3770
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU
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|minCPU = Intel/AMD CPU 1.1 GHz
|recCPU = Intel/AMD CPU 1.8 GHz
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|minCPU = 1.2 GHz Single-Core CPU
|recCPU = 2.0 GHz or higher Dual-Core CPU
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...es when a text box appears, a problem which causes the game to reserve all CPU resources that it can, and game bugs such as the aforementioned AI attitude
{{++}} Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, and multiple bug fixes. It can also replace the R
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.... As few elements as possible are emulated, therefore most of the expected CPU performance can be obtained with a variable overhead depending on the syste
...M|NT Virtual DOS Machine}} including full emulation capabilities of 16-bit CPU instructions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_DOS_ma
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...any option to set affinity of the game's process ({{file|tra.exe}}) to one CPU thread|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2023-11-27}}</ref>|fix=
* Options for controlling process CPU affinity vary from using Windows Task Manager to applications like [https:/
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===High CPU usage and stuttering on 2C/4T===
...ay lower stuttering and FPS issues on configurations with low RAM and weak CPU.<ref>https://www.dobreprogramy.pl/deton24/Dlaczego-moje-gry-sie-zacinaja-di
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU - 2 GHz
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU - 2.5 GHz
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU
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...any option to set affinity of the game's process ({{file|trl.exe}}) to one CPU thread|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2023-11-27}}</ref>|fix=
* Options for controlling process CPU affinity vary from using Windows Task Manager to applications like [https:/
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===Game lags and audio stutters with FX-Bulldozer CPU===
...r CPU)|Steam CEG protected games crash or freeze the system (AMD Bulldozer CPU)]]}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Force game to use only one CPU core|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
{{ii}} The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to eight CPU cores (Windows 10 and 11)|fix=
{{ii}} When using an old BIOS with the AMD FX Series of CPU's game is unplayable.
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...ing high resolutions and enhanced textures with Visible Upgrade causes the cpu use to the fullest causing stuttering.
...am like [https://processhacker.sourceforge.io/ Process Hacker] to save the CPU affinity settings for <code>DeusEx2.exe</code> for you, so you don't have t
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===Low GPU and CPU usage (~60%)===
{{Fixbox|description=CPU Affinity in Windows 8.1|ref={{CN|date=August 2015}}|fix=
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|minCPU = 4 Core CPU
|recCPU = 8 Core CPU
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===Fix Lag in Races in CPU 4 Cores + 8 threads (like i7 4790k)===
* For a 4/8 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7f "{{P|game}}\DiRT.exe"}}
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|minCPU = 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
|recCPU = 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
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...i}} The game is quite CPU dependent and as such it is recommended to use a CPU with at least two logical cores.
...i}} The game is quite CPU dependent and as such it is recommended to use a CPU with at least two logical cores.
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In a normal gaming PC the CPU, GPU, power supply, and sometimes sections of the case can have their own f
...onents cool and silent. There exist kits that allow you to liquid cool the CPU and GPU simultaneously. Motherboards and RAM can also be cooled with water
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|recCPU = Over 1 GHz of CPU power
|minCPU = Roughly 1 GHz of CPU power
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...Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2,40GHz (4 CPU)/AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core (4 CPU) @ 2, 5.0 GHz
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3,2GHZ (4 CPU)
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...CPU to use to run PhysX. Auto-select will automatically choose the GPU or CPU most capable of running the engine.
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It is vital to install the microcode for the CPU as the manufacturer provides security and stability updates, although most
* CPU must support hardware virtualization and IOMMU
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===Poor CPU utilization===
...using Windows 10, switching to DirectX 12 may yield better performance and CPU utilization.}}
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...launch on system with more than 8 CPU cores or threads|systems with over 8 CPU cores or threads]]. Additionally, due to how the title implemented GPU chec
[FIX] CPU and Startup loading crash.</ref>|fix=
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...|title=Eurogamer - Digital Foundry - Devil May Cry 5 PC's Denuvo DRM has a CPU hit|date=2019-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.game-debate.com/ne
...e #175 · ValveSoftware/Proton|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> This is very costly CPU-time-wise and would look unlike all the other work of Denuvo Anti-Tamper.<r
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===Low CPU performance===
#First apply the [[#Low CPU performance|Low CPU performance]] fix.
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===Random freezing with Intel 12th CPU or newer===
* DO NOT use the second card or the CPU for PhysX.
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==="Your CPU does not reach minimum requirements" error at launch===
...steamcommunity.com/app/209160/discussions/0/666824801191222501/|title=Your CPU does not reach minimum requirements to run ghosts - Call of Duty: Ghosts Ge
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===Heavy CPU usage during loading screens===
{{Fixbox|description=Use Special K to spoof the number of CPU cores|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2021-11-20|comment=}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Set affinity to 1 CPU core|fix=
#Go to Options - CPU - CPU Affinities...
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{{ii}} Make sure to [[#Random_freezes|force the CPU affinity]] to a single CPU. Otherwise, it may cause random crashes.<ref name="AiO Unofficial Patch - G
{{Fixbox|description=Force CPU affinity|ref=|fix=
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# If your CPU has two CCD's (such as 7950x3D) disable one in your BIOS.
{{ii}} This issue is caused by having a CPU with 16 cores.
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...ysX you may see performance drops on certain AMD GPU's, especially if your CPU has less than 4 cores.
...core parking is to run this [http://www.coderbag.com/Programming-C/Disable-CPU-Core-Parking-Utility Disable Core Parking Utility] and follow the instructi
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===CPU doesn't support POPCNT instruction===
{{ii}} If your CPU doesn't support the POPCNT instruction, then your CPU is below the system requirements of this game. Still, with the below workar
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===FPS drops with CPU bottlenecking===
===Very High CPU Temperature===
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|recCPU = Multi-core CPU
|minCPU = Intel single-core CPU
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...ally for DX9 games that are usually singlethread rendering which have more CPU bottleneck.
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SS4_CPUSettings.png|CPU Settings
{{Fixbox|description=Force the game to make use of logical CPU cores by increasing thread count|fix=
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===Increase how much CPU power the game will actively use===
....ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-won-t-open-Alder-Lake-Intel-12th-gen-CPU/m-p/11528168/highlight/true#M250997|title=
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...ame crashes during the anchor boss fight. The issue seems to be related to CPU cores.
# Select ''only'' '''CPU 0''', '''CPU 1''', '''CPU 2''', and '''CPU 3'''
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...and known for their AMD Ryzen line of [[Glossary:Central Processing Unit (CPU)|CPUs]] and APUs as well as the AMD Radeon line of [[Glossary:Graphics card
...The AMD Catalyst Control Center works with systems consisting of an Intel CPU and AMD Graphics.<ref name="AMD-Catalyst-Vision">{{Refurl|url=https://suppo
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...inite loading screen upon the game start without having to full system cap CPU thread count|Infinite loading screen upon the game start up]]
...inite loading screen upon the game start without having to full system cap CPU thread count===
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|recCPU = Intel x64 CPU
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|recCPU = Dual-core CPU at 2 GHz or better
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|recCPU = 2.0+ Ghz Dual-Core CPU or better
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|minCPU = 2.0 GHz CPU, Dual Core
|recCPU = 3.0 GHz CPU, Quad Core
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|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2Ghz
|recCPU = Intel Core i7-2720QM CPU @ 2,2GHz(8 CPUs), ~ 2.2 GHz
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|minCPU = 2 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit Intel CPU
|recCPU = 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Intel CPU
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU @ 2.2 GHz
|recCPU = Dual Core CPU @ 2.4 GHz
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU (1.5+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium CPU G645T, 2,5+ GHz
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU
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|minCPU = Intel CPU Core i3 2.1 GHz
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|minCPU = Dual Core CPU @ 2.5GHz
|recCPU = Quad Core CPU @ 2.5GHz
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|minCPU = Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3.4 GHz
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|minCPU = Intel Dual Core CPU
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|minCPU = 2 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU
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|minCPU = Intel Celeron CPU N3450 @ 1.10GHz (cpu 2.2 GHz)
|recCPU = Intel Core I5-6300HQ CPU @ 2.30GHz x 4
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|minCPU = Intel Celeron CPU N3450 @ 1.10GHz (cpu 2.2 GHz)
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