Ryzen 7 4700GE & Dedicated Graphics Card for Gaming?

Started by smga3000 on July 11, 2024

CPU AMD GAMING 4700GE

I'm considering buying a new gaming PC and I came across the Ryzen 7 4700GE. Can anyone tell me if it's any good for gaming? And what about pairing it with a dedicated graphics card?

Solved by jacobejacke in post #3
Hey there @smga3000, I think you'll be happy with the Ryzen 7 4700GE for gaming. There's even an article that talks about it in more detail at Is the Ryzen 7 4700GE CPU Good for Gaming?. It goes over how the CPU performs, including its core count, frequencies, and cache capacity.

Yeah, the 4700GE is great for gaming! I've been using mine for a while now, and haven't had any issues. The performance is top-notch.

Hey there @smga3000, I think you'll be happy with the Ryzen 7 4700GE for gaming. There's even an article that talks about it in more detail at Is the Ryzen 7 4700GE CPU Good for Gaming?. It goes over how the CPU performs, including its core count, frequencies, and cache capacity.

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That's interesting! The article also mentioned something about overclocking support, right? What does that mean for me as a gamer?

Hey @Mauronic, you're on the right track. Overclocking can help improve your gaming performance by boosting the CPU's clock speeds beyond their default frequencies. However, it requires a high-end cooler to ensure stability. So it's definitely something to consider if you want to squeeze out every last bit of performance.

Thanks for the info @MademoiselleVeritas and @jacobejacke. It sounds like pairing the 4700GE with a dedicated graphics card would be beneficial too, right?

Absolutely! A dedicated graphics card can enhance your gaming experience by handling more graphics-intensive tasks. Pairing the 4700GE with one will definitely give you top-notch performance.

I've heard that PCIe support is important when it comes to pairing a CPU with a graphics card. How does the 4700GE fare in that regard?

You're right, @brianlovestennisball. The Ryzen 7 4700GE has PCIe 3.0 support, which might limit the potential of the latest SSDs and GPUs. However, if you're not planning on using the fastest available options, it shouldn't be a major concern.

Thanks everyone for your input. I'll definitely keep all these factors in mind when building my new gaming PC. Any other tips or advice?

Just make sure to choose a high-performance cooler if you plan on overclocking or want to maintain those boosted clock speeds. Other than that, happy building!

Thanks for the discussion! I'll look into the 4700GE and see if it's the right choice for me.