Battlefield 6, the latest installment from EA, showcases remarkable compatibility with older hardware. A recent video demonstrates its performance on the vintage AMD FX-9590 CPU, which, despite its age and lack of TPM 2.0 support, runs the game at playable framerates.
Legacy Hardware Performance
In an intriguing experiment, the YouTube channel Fully Buffered tested Battlefield 6 on two aging CPUs: the AMD FX-9590 and Intel Core i7-2600K. While the Intel CPU failed to launch the game due to missing Secure Boot support, the AMD processor successfully ran it, highlighting that Secure Boot, rather than TPM 2.0, is critical for compatibility.
Impressive Game Optimization
Remarkably, the AMD FX-9590, released over a decade ago, paired with an RX 5700 8 GB GPU, delivers a stable performance in Battlefield 6. During Conquest mode featuring 64 players, the CPU manages framerates in the mid-30s, sometimes touching 40 FPS at 1080p. Lowering the resolution elevates the framerate into the mid-40s. This achievement, however, demands maximum CPU utilization, showcasing the game developers’ efforts to optimize performance for lower-spec systems.
The ability of the AMD FX-9590 to run Battlefield 6 showcases the game’s optimization for low-spec systems, ensuring a wide range of players can enjoy the experience.
Expanding Accessibility
Before the game’s release, technical director Christian Buhl highlighted the importance of catering to players using minimum specs, including those from the Xbox Series S. This approach not only broadens accessibility but also enhances the game technically. Battlefield 6 is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.