AMD’s new CPU hits 132fps in Fortnite without a graphics card

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AMD’s new CPU hits 132fps in Fortnite without a graphics card
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AMD’s new CPU hits 132fps in Fortnite without a graphics card::Also get 49fps in BG3, 119fps in CS2, and 41fps in Cyberpunk 2077 using the new AMD Ryzen 8700G, all without the need for an extra CPU cooler.

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A bit misleading, what is meant is that no dedicated GPU is being used. The integrated GPU in the APU is still a GPU. But yes, AMD's recent APUs are amazing for folks who don't want to spend too much to get a reasonable gaming setup.

Wow, it's almost like that's why they said you didn't need a graphics card, instead of saying you didn't need a GPU!

Because the title is still vague, and yes GPU and "graphics card" are often used interchangeably by the internet (examples: https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/tech-takes/integrated-vs-dedicated-graphics-cards and https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/switching-to-your-pcs-dedicated-gpu/000081045 ).

"New CPU hits 132fps" could wrongly suggest software rendering, which is very different (see for example https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/rad-launches-pixomatic----new-software-renderer ) and died more than a decade ago.

Up until the G in 8700G I totally thought 'software renderer' and was hella impressed. So yea, totally plausible it could have been described better.

Software rendering hasn’t worked in 99% of games made on the last 15+ years. Only the super under low fi hipster stuff would be fine without 3D acceleration.

Which is why the title was momentarily impressive. Was thinking some 'in the lab' demo cpu.

I can see Single Board Conputers with this on for powerful TV boxes. hello Emulators and Steam OS‽

They state in the title and description graphics card, not GPU. Implying a dedicated graphics solution not an integrated one.

Yeah slightly misleading but I guess they did mention a card specifically, not GPU.

But for a moment I was like wow, 100FPS in software rendering, that's impressive even for an EPYC.