Any computer is a collection of components, so when choosing a gaming PC, you need to focus on these components. Together with HYPERPC, a manufacturer of premium gaming computers, we will tell you what components to look for when choosing a system unit for gaming in 2025.
What Processor is Needed for Gaming in 2025?
Budget gaming PCs are built on the basis of 6-core Intel processors with LGA 1700 sockets and AMD processors with AM4 or AM5 sockets. These models are still relevant and provide excellent performance in most modern games.
Mid-range gaming computers are built on the basis of 8-core AMD processors with AM5 sockets and multi-core Intel processors with LGA 1700 or LGA 1851 sockets. These models have a large performance margin for the future and can unleash the power of even flagship gaming video cards with high FPS.
Top-tier gaming PCs are built on the basis of 8-core AMD processors with AM5 sockets and 3D cache. Such models have the “X3D” index at the end of the processor names. They provide the highest possible performance in games.
What Video Card is Needed for Gaming in 2025?
The choice of a video card in a gaming PC depends on the monitor resolution. If you plan to play at Full HD resolution, then NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti accelerators should be enough for you. For gaming at 2K resolution, it is better to choose GeForce RTX 4070 or 4070 Super, and for 4K, look towards GeForce RTX 4080 Super or 4090.
If desired, you can choose a computer with an AMD video card, but remember that the “red team” does not have the same number of features as NVIDIA. DLSS smoothing, frame generation technology on tensor cores, NVIDIA Reflex input lag reduction algorithm – all this and much more will not be available when choosing an AMD card. If you want to get the most out of modern computer graphics, we recommend a PC with an NVIDIA accelerator.
How Much and What RAM is Needed for Gaming in 2025?
Gaming computers should have at least 16 GB of RAM, and preferably 32, since there are already many video games today that require exactly that much RAM. Choosing a PC with 64 GB of RAM makes sense only if you need a gaming platform for many years to come. Modern video games do not require that much RAM.
When choosing a PC, always give preference to models with DDR5 RAM. This RAM standard is much faster than DDR4, which increases the performance of the central processor and makes the frame rate more stable.
Is an SSD Drive Mandatory for Gaming in 2025?
The system requirements of almost all modern games specify mandatory installation on an SSD. Therefore, today you cannot do without a solid-state drive. If you try to install a modern game on an outdated and slow hard drive, you will encounter freezes, lags, and slow texture loading. You will also have to wait a very long time for shaders to compile when the game is first launched. To avoid the above, always install modern games on an SSD.
Summary
When choosing a gaming computer, look at its components:
- video card;
- central processor;
- type and amount of RAM;
- availability of a solid-state drive (SSD).
The power of the PC and the frame rate in games will depend on these components.
