Is the processor of your computer important for ue4?

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In the faq of ue4 it recommends me to use a Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster processor
The computer I want to by (EXO PC READY J7-V1345 Intel Celeron) only has 1.6 GHz
Is the processor really important for game development? Or is my processor ok with 1.6 GHz

2

I’m afraid that’s not going to cut it. Celeron doesn’t have the necessary hardware to cope with UE. You really need to get i7.

3

Yes, it is important, UE4 Editor is quite CPU-heavy and Intel Celeron is extremely outdated.

4

Agree. You’ll want to stick to at least the minimum hardware recommendation by Epic of a Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster.
And even if a low-end CPU is able to run the editor, there are numerous development tasks in UE4 (compiling code, shaders, building lighting…etc) that are CPU heavy and that benefit immensely from having a modern CPU in terms of workflow efficiency and development speed.

5

Would the AMD A6 7480 3,2GHz ok? Or is the AMD RYZEN 5 1600 3.2Ghz AM4 Wraith Spire Cooler better?

6

These are video cards.

You need to have the whole package in line:

  1. Good CPU ( i7, 4 core or more )

  2. Enough RAM - at least 8GB

  3. Fast hard drive - SSD at least 500GB

  4. Decent video card - basically any ATI that costs more than 120 bucks