Low-Power Gaming: AMD's E-350 Vs. Intel Atom D525 And Ion 2

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Low-power PC platforms are obviously not built for gaming, but we punish two AMD and Intel systems with popular 3D titles anyway. The results don't shock and awe, but sometimes pleasantly surprise.

Benchmark Results: Lord Of The Rings Online

Massively multiplayer games are known for inclusive system requirements. Let’s see how these platforms cope with Tolkien’s online universe.

This game is completely playable at 720p on both PCs, but it is a little smoother on the E-350. Although the 1080p numbers don’t look bad, occasional stuttering during demanding scenes makes it less pleasant. This is a good-looking game at low settings with medium draw distance, medium animation smoothness, and distant imposters enabled.

Verdict:

Lord Of The Rings online is very playable on these platforms at 720p.

Don Woligroski
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Don Woligroski was a former senior hardware editor for Tom's Hardware. He has covered a wide range of PC hardware topics, including CPUs, GPUs, system building, and emerging technologies.