Which processor for Planet Explorers?
The processors on sale today: the weakest that is enough for Planet Explorers for each goal, then every processor and the frame rate it can take the game to.
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For the minimum requirements
Core i3-12100 Recommended · up to ≈125 FPS -
For the recommended requirements
Core i3-12100 Recommended · up to ≈125 FPS -
For 60 FPS
Core i3-12100 Recommended · up to ≈125 FPS -
For 120 FPS
Core i3-12100 Recommended · up to ≈125 FPS
Every processor on sale
| Processor | Requirements and frame rate ceiling |
|---|---|
| Core i3-12100Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈125 FPS |
| Core i3-14100Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈130 FPS |
| Ryzen 5 5500Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈145 FPS |
| Core i5-12400Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈145 FPS |
| Ryzen 5 5600Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈155 FPS |
| Core i5-13400Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈165 FPS |
| Core i5-14400Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈170 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 5700X3DWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈170 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 5700XWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈170 FPS |
| Ryzen 5 7600Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈175 FPS |
| Ryzen 5 9600XWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈180 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3DWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈195 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 7700Where to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈195 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 9700XWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈200 FPS |
| Core i5-14600KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈210 FPS |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3DWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈210 FPS |
| Core Ultra 5 245KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to ≈220 FPS |
| Core i7-14700KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
| Ryzen 9 9900XWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
| Core Ultra 7 265KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
| Core i9-14900KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
| Ryzen 9 9950XWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
| Core Ultra 9 285KWhere to buy:AmazoneBay | Recommended · up to 240+ FPS |
The estimated upper frame rate accounts for both the processor and the game's own limit. A slower graphics card or other components can lower it. Estimated from the game's requirements.