| Hardware config | Before (1080p, med) | After (720p, low + tweaks) | |----------------|---------------------|-----------------------------| | Intel HD 620 + 8 GB RAM | 12–18 FPS, constant stutter | 22–30 FPS, minor stutter | | AMD Vega 3 + 4 GB RAM | 8–12 FPS, crashes >20k pop | 18–25 FPS, stable to 35k pop | | i3-3220 + GT 710 (2GB) | 15 FPS, low simulation | 28 FPS, same simulation |
Traffic is the biggest CPU killer. Use the Traffic Manager: President Edition mod to change lanes efficiently so cars don't pile up (traffic jams kill your CPU). However, do not enable the "Realistic Parking" feature in the mod, as it is very CPU heavy. cities skylines settings for low end pc better
Off. This removes jagged edges but consumes a lot of GPU power. If the "jaggies" bother you, try a third-party injector like FXAA, but native AA is best left off. 3. The Secret Weapon: Performance Mods | Hardware config | Before (1080p, med) |