The video discusses the long-standing performance issues with Intel’s efficiency cores (E-cores) in Star Citizen, noting that disabling E-cores significantly improves performance on 12th and 13th generation Intel processors. The presenter encourages viewers to share their experiences and highlights the superior performance of AMD’s 7800 X3D over Intel chips, while expressing cautious optimism for future Intel processors.
The video discusses the long-standing performance issues related to the efficiency cores (E-cores) in Intel processors when running Star Citizen. The presenter shares their experience dating back to November 2021, where they first tested the Intel 12700 KF and found that disabling E-cores significantly improved performance. Over the years, similar issues were observed with the 13700 KF, with performance still being better when E-cores were turned off. Despite numerous updates to both Star Citizen and Windows, the performance inconsistencies persisted, making it difficult to pinpoint the root cause of the problem.
The presenter notes that CIG (Cloud Imperium Games) has acknowledged the issue in the past, and there have been multiple updates to Windows that could have impacted performance. While Intel claimed to have addressed the problem with their Adaptive Performance Optimization (APO) feature, it was only enabled for 14th generation chips. Recently, while preparing for the AMD 9000 Series launch, the presenter conducted tests and found that their performance issues seemed to have improved, although the exact cause of this change remains unclear.
In the video, the presenter encourages viewers who are using 12th or 13th generation Intel chips with E-cores to share their experiences in the comments section, particularly regarding whether the issues have been resolved for them. They also mention the current situation with high failure rates in Intel’s higher-end chips, referencing content from channels like Gamers Nexus that delve into these problems. The presenter shares that they have not personally experienced any issues with their 13700 K chip, which has been idle for an extended period.
The presenter emphasizes the importance of keeping BIOS and drivers updated, as Intel has made adjustments in the BIOS to help mitigate some of the reported issues. However, they express a general sentiment that Intel processors have not been the best choice for building a Star Citizen system in recent times. They highlight the performance of AMD’s 7800 X3D, which outperforms Intel chips even at stock settings, and point out the advantage of AMD’s upgrade path with the upcoming 9000 Series CPUs.
In conclusion, the presenter advises viewers considering new builds to be cautious about high-end Intel chips due to the ongoing issues and failures reported. They express optimism for Intel’s next-generation processors and plan to test their competitiveness against AMD’s offerings once released. The video wraps up with a call for viewers to share their experiences regarding E-core performance and any issues with high-end Intel chips, fostering community engagement on the topic.