High-Resolution Summary

All 17 CPUs at 1600x1200

Notes

The graph rounds out at 1600x1200, where you can see graphics performance factor into the equation a little more. AMD’s Athlon 64 FX-55 still takes its victory, but the margin is slim indeed. We’re still seeing processor-bound play here, though, as right down to the Athlon XP 2800+, you can still play the game. And that’s with all the goodies turned on! So, even at 1600x1200, we’re seeing the effects of processor-bound game play, except for the very fastest chips, which are limited by graphics. Your best bet here is to get a DirectX 9 card as long as you’re already using a processor in the 3GHz or equivalent range.