What CPU do you need for Boundless
Core i5-3470 is recommended for Boundless (ceiling ≈78 FPS). For 60 FPS FX-8350 is enough, for 144 FPS — Core i7-9700K.
CPU FPS ceiling — the maximum frame rate the processor can prepare in this game with any graphics card (FPSHQ model).
Official requirements of Boundless
minimum: «Intel Core i3-530, 2.93 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 945, 3.00 Ghz»
recommended: «Intel Core i5-3470, 3,20 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 3.10 Ghz»
| Processor | Requirements | Gaming Score | FPS ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-3470 | recommended | 2380 | 78 |
| Ryzen 3 1200 | recommended | 2350 | 77 |
Which CPU you need for a target FPS in Boundless
| Target | Gaming Score needed | Popular CPU |
|---|---|---|
| 60 FPS | 1820 | FX-8350 |
| 120 FPS | 3640 | Core i5-8400 |
| 144 FPS | 4368 | Core i7-9700K |
| 240 FPS | 7280 | Core i5-14600K |
FPS ceiling of popular CPUs in Boundless
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Key figures
- Recommended CPU for Boundless: Core i5-3470, ceiling ≈78 FPS.
- For 60 FPS — FX-8350, for 144 FPS — Core i7-9700K (FPSHQ model).
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How we calculate
Processors come from the game’s official requirements, matched to the FPSHQ catalog by exact model name; Gaming Score is the catalog’s gaming score.
CPU FPS ceiling — the unified FPSHQ model formula: Gaming Score ÷ 30 × √(45 ÷ game demand). It is the maximum frame rate the CPU can prepare with any graphics card.
For 60/120/144/240 FPS targets we show the lowest-scoring popular processor (by search demand) whose ceiling is not below the target.
Key figures
Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data
What CPU do you need for Boundless
Core i5-3470 is recommended for Boundless (ceiling ≈78 FPS). For 60 FPS FX-8350 is enough, for 144 FPS — Core i7-9700K.
- Recommended CPU for Boundless
- Core i5-3470, ceiling ≈78 FPS.
- For 60 FPS — FX-8350, for 144 FPS
- Core i7-9700K (FPSHQ model).
FAQ
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Sources: Steam