I was trying to think of a way to ask this. I did do some reading, but people end up going on and on about how much better their PC is....yeah ok. I know PCs are better, they also cost more. Consoles are built to use lower power, low heat, but still perform well. You get great visuals (especially on next generation releases). Consoles are specific hardware that programmers can take full advantage of so you can "theoretically" use all the systems available performance. Unlike Windows machines that leave performance on the table do to the way the pipelines work along side windows. Ok..this is not my question, and I don't want to hear people talk about how much better their PC is vs the PS4.
On to the discussion. PC's are most often limited by the quality of the port. Historically, the ports are just tweaked versions of the original console game. So, the core of the game is designed to run on the hardware of the consoles. Assuming my methodology is right this is why most games do not use more then 3-4 cores. My understanding is that games have to be programmed for multi-core parallel processing. The current consoles are limiting this. The PS3 of course is completely custom and a mess for porting. The 360 is better, but only 3 cores.
So here is my question...
Assuming the PS4 processor is a true 8 core processor, being based on x86, will this bring in a new era of games made to use more cores? I have an i5 -3570k. I know this is fine for now, but I've been debating getting the new E series Ivy bridge when it comes out. Not the extreme, but the level under it. I am thinking the new consoles will bring in much better PC Ports, and this should also bring in a real use for more then 4 cores for gaming.
Is this thought processor correct? This may only be answered after we see the new ports. I'm really wanting an excuse to get a new 6 core processor! lol.
Thanks,
On to the discussion. PC's are most often limited by the quality of the port. Historically, the ports are just tweaked versions of the original console game. So, the core of the game is designed to run on the hardware of the consoles. Assuming my methodology is right this is why most games do not use more then 3-4 cores. My understanding is that games have to be programmed for multi-core parallel processing. The current consoles are limiting this. The PS3 of course is completely custom and a mess for porting. The 360 is better, but only 3 cores.
So here is my question...
Assuming the PS4 processor is a true 8 core processor, being based on x86, will this bring in a new era of games made to use more cores? I have an i5 -3570k. I know this is fine for now, but I've been debating getting the new E series Ivy bridge when it comes out. Not the extreme, but the level under it. I am thinking the new consoles will bring in much better PC Ports, and this should also bring in a real use for more then 4 cores for gaming.
Is this thought processor correct? This may only be answered after we see the new ports. I'm really wanting an excuse to get a new 6 core processor! lol.
Thanks,