Mantle with older CPU

[Cottonwood00]

I've been reading and correct me if im wrong. The API opens up communication to the GPU directly so that it bypasses the CPU. So in theory you can have a slower CPU with a high end graphics card. I only ask because I still run a Phenom II x4 965 and AMD Raedon 5770, so i was thinking about upgrading to a high end vid card (R280x) and wait on upgrading the CPU. This is for BF4 exclusivly since my system pretty much runs everything else adequately and i assume fine with a nice new vid card.

 

[Tazman2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn0RFd3WwWI is using your cpu so guess it works!

 

[Dangman]

I've been reading and correct me if im wrong. The API opens up communication to the GPU directly so that it bypasses the CPU. So in theory you can have a slower CPU with a high end graphics card.

Not exactly correct in your cause. But that's technically that's suppose to be the end-result. Read more here:
http://techreport.com/review/25683/delving-deeper-into-amd-mantle-api

I only ask because I still run a Phenom II x4 965 and AMD Raedon 5770, so i was thinking about upgrading to a high end vid card (R280x) and wait on upgrading the CPU. This is for BF4 exclusivly since my system pretty much runs everything else adequately and i assume fine with a nice new vid card.

I'd wait a little longer for the actual performance numbers to come out from more professional sources.

Though why wait on upgrading the CPU? Now would be the best time to upgrade the CPU considering what's coming up on the horizon.

 

[Cottonwood00]

Well the main reason im waiting now is money. Im already in the market to spend a few hundred for server parts... the gaming aspect is kind of a second thought since i just bought and xboxone and really the phenom is still serving me well enough for most of my gaming needs but I am starting to notice slow downs so i was just wondering.

I guess ill wait for the benchmarks to come out and see whats going on. Thanks for the help though