What PC Do You Need To Run Unreal Engine 5 in 2024

[@utopiacomputers]

Questions or top tips for Unreal Engine 5? Drop them in here and we can all learn! Cheers, Craig

[@bigheadrhino]

Any tips on iMac users? I have the latest iMac (M3, 8core, 24GB) can use UE5 fine with some settings turned down but there are certain features that simply don’t work (nanite, certain landscaping brushes). Would it help at all to get an external GPU, or maybe a future UE upgrade will work better with Mac anyway? Idunno. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

[@utopiacomputers]

@@bigheadrhino Thanks for the great question. UE5 is optimised for systems running Windows, and while the M3 chip is a veritable powerhouse, it can't compete with Nvidia GPUs when it comes to optimised tasks found in UE5. I'm not overly experienced with Mac and UE5, but some forums mention M3 supporting Nanite. It could be worth looking into the UE5 settings and ensuring they are enabled. Some users report it being turned off by default when running on MacOS. I don't believe the M3 supports an external GPU (eGPU) (at least not Nvidia tech), which is one of the new platform's major drawbacks. If anyone has any insights to add, please share, and we can all learn! Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your creative endeavours! Cheers, Craig

[@princelyan3m149]

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[@utopiacomputers]

@@princelyan3m149@princelyan3m149 Any comment is a good one! ... thanks for watching, and if you do have a question or any tips to share, drop them here! Cheers, Craig

[@seekerandroses]

why did you not talk about the 4070? the 4070 does better then the rtx 4060

[@davidfarrell1893]

You guys built my pc 4 years ago and it’s never had a problem . I’ll listen to everything you say ,great job guys .

[@utopiacomputers]

Awesome! What a great comment to get :) We will keep sharing our knowledge, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! Thanks for supporting our efforts! Cheers, Craig

[@devinegamingtv3427]

If you are serious about getting into Unreal Engine and use Megascans assets. I just want you to know, I downloaded one Nanite boulder the size of a car and it took 4GB of my storage from that one asset. I would definitely recommend minimum 4TB of storage. If you are a professional you most likely have split workspace and private drive states and 2TB is fine because you are off-loading projects to a mechanical drive later when said project is finished.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks so much for your insight-it’s super helpful for anyone diving into Unreal Engine! You’re absolutely right: those Megascans assets can be massive. A single Nanite boulder munching through 4GB? That's wild. 🪨 For anyone serious about Unreal, planning your storage setup is crucial. I love your point about having a split workspace and offloading finished projects to a mechanical drive-that’s such a pro move and a great way to keep costs down while staying efficient. If you’re just starting out, I’d say don’t let storage overwhelm you. Start with what you can afford-say 2TB of NVMe SSD for active projects-and as you grow, you can always add more storage for archival. The key is getting into the flow and creating consistently rather than getting too bogged down in the perfect setup from day one. Thanks again for sharing this gem of advice! You’re adding loads of value to the community here - Cheers, Craig

[@randomfootages9120]

intel is definitly not best CPU for UE5. read this : Unreal Engine supervisor at ModelFarm blasts 50% failure rate with Intel chips - company switching to AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, praises single-threaded performance and then he said For those curious at work our failure rate for our 13900k and 14900k machines is about 50% so far, any new machine builds going to be 9950x's, production environments need reliability

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, thanks for your comment and for taking the time to share your insights. This has been a rollercoaster time for the industry, and who would have thought we'd ever be in a place where AMD was seen as the safe bet?! To give some context that might help balance your perspective, of all the workstations we have shipped with Intel 13th and 14th Gen chips into production environments, we have had exactly zero-yes, zero systems show this issue. Lucky? perhaps, yes, but I think it's important to share as otherwise, it would seem like half or more of the chips out there are failing, and that's just not what we see. If you have an Intel chip that has shown no issues, updates from Intel and board partners are now available to ensure you don't eventually have this problem - happy days :) We shipped our first Intel systems with these updates to clients yesterday. Sadly, if an Intel ship has had an issue, then an RMA to Intel will be needed-and I agree entirely that downtime in a production environment is not a good thing! As for the new AMD 9000 chips, single-core performance and efficiency are good, and I don't blame anyone who has experienced an issue (or not) in deciding to move to AMD. We have seen an increase in AMD sales, and there's no doubt AMD will be making some power plays to capture market share. A competitive marketplace is needed to drive innovation and value to end users, so in the long run, this may deliver better chips from both vendors and more competitive pricing. Again, thanks for sharing your insights and taking the time to comment. As we try to grow our community here on KZbin, your comments are incredibly important! Hope you stick around! Cheers, Craig

[@vishnuramachandran5725]

These processor are too costly. Is 7950 or 7800x3d okay?

[@randomfootages9120]

@@vishnuramachandran5725 if you want multi threaded rendering for game development and video editing then 7950 but if you want just gaming then 7800X3D is the best

[@msg360]

stop being a intel hater man , the microcode updates all have been made

[@germanmairen]

Great video, BTW!

[@utopiacomputers]

Love it! Thanks so much - Craig

[@iLegionaire3755]

One of the most informative PC videos I have ever watched you have earned a subscriber!

[@utopiacomputers]

Wow, what a great comment to start the day! Thanks and it’s really cool to know this one hit the mark! Any tech related questions, send them our way and we will do our best to answer them and hope to see you on the next one! Cheers, Craig

[@Gummy64]

Hey! I'm doing a new build soon, that's gonna rock an RTX 4070 super Ryzen 5 7600x 32GB of DDR5 ram, 2TB of NVME SSD and a 12TB Extrernal Hard drive, is this good? And/or what should I change? Please reply :)

[@utopiacomputers]

Hello there, thanks for getting in touch! Those specs look fantastic, I don't see any issues with those. However, we would suggest a second SSD which you'll have all your project files, textures etc on as this can use up loads of valuable space on your C: drive plus, you'll not want these on your 12TB external drive. - Ryan

[@P3ngeo]

If i need a cpu for something around $180-250 what should I get?Also is intel viable right now due to the instability? Or should I just wait for intel 15th gen on the LGA 1851 setup. Final question, is AMD gpus viable? I heard crash issues with it, I'm looking at the 7800 xt and I don't see any other Nvidia gpus even near the performance at this budget.(maybe like a 4060 ti 16gb?)

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! Good Question, for around that budget we'd suggest AMDs 5900X. With regards to the Intel instability, so far all major motherboard vendors have BIOS updates to correct the issue. We always recommend NVIDIA card for their stability, yes you might get more performance but as mentioned crashes can be common with AMD cards, not as often now which is great but still something to be aware of

[@SidAndSou]

Hi, will a rx 7700xt be ideal for game development along with a 9800x3D and 32 gigs of ram? Please help.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! Those are great specs to get started in game development, best of luck with your upcoming games! We'd love to see what you create - Ryan

[@husseinalashwal6824]

I’ve a question, would I regret buying Macbook M3 Max with 96GB or 128GB unified memory if my scenes are very intensive? I know render times will not compete with Nvidia RTX, but will it handle massive scenes better because of the vram? I’m a filmmaker and trying to find the best solution as I travel a lot.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! The Macbooks are fantastic video editing laptops using Final Cut Pro, however, like you said the capabilities are limited compared to a Windows based laptop. Depending on the software you use, our recommendation would be to move over to a Windows based laptop , as they will be more powerful and have the ability to utilise their power in a lot more applications

[@IndustryProspect]

Awesome video, just what I was looking for cheers!

[@utopiacomputers]

Wow, thanks for letting us know. Glad you got value from the video and cheers for commenting, it means a lot to small channels like ours! Craig 😎

[@OficinadoArdito]

Great video, man! Very well explained and detailed! By the way, what about AMD GPUs?

[@utopiacomputers]

Great question! AMD GPUs can offer great value for money, especially if you are looking for the most VRAM on a budget. From my perspective, Nvidia is just a very safe bet just now. An Nvidia GPU will run any 3D application you may need, driver updates are solid, and you will be covered should new AI features come out. Nvidia are also the most valuable company in the world as I write this, so I'd suggest that R&D development of their offering will only continue to improve with driver updates. But, as I said, for UE5, you will be fine with both AMD and Nvidia GPUs. Thanks for watching and for your excellent words of support! Cheers, Craig

[@_Sahil_Shaikh_]

Can you suggest some good budget process to tie up with rtx 4060?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, thanks for the great question. I'd say an AMD 5600x is your best budget option. If you can afford the jump then anything above that will be beneficial (to a point). So, consider the 7600x if budget allows. For Intel, you'd really want to consider a 12600k or above, but AMD offers better value at the moment in this price point. Cheers and thanks for watching! Craig

[@bestCao]

Ram : 32GB Graphic : RX580 8gb Cpu : Core i5 8500 with 8 Threats 3:00ghz Ssd : 256gb Storage: 1tb Its ok for run ue5 ?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hello! Those spec would be okay with UE5, however you might need to dial down the resolution of textures etc. Both your CPU and Graphics card are both areas where I would suggest looking to upgrade to ensure smooth performance. - Ryan

[@bestCao]

@@utopiacomputers i can run it I get 50 fps

[@denmako9011]

Hello. I build PC specialty for UE 5.4 7000$ components. It’s not for game, just for visualisation and video production. My main SSD is Crucial T700 4Tb (gen5) I think to install Windows and UE5 on them. My question: should I install on 4Tb together with Windows or make partition and separate UE5? Second SSD is MP44 8Tb (gen4) Ram ddr5 96Gb 5600Mhz X670E Creator Ryzen 9 9750x Rtx 4090 1200W Arctic Liquid Freezer III

[@denmako9011]

I choose 5600Mhz (not more) because of stability. I choose 96Gb (not 128) because 2 sticks are performed better then 4. Still not sure did my choice good. Money didn’t problem.

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey there! First off, you’ve got a seriously impressive build-definitely ready to tackle Unreal Engine 5.4 and video production. Now, let’s dive into your questions: 1. Install Windows and UE5 on the Same SSD or Partition? You can install both on the same SSD without partitioning, especially since your Crucial T700 4TB Gen5 SSD is incredibly fast. Unreal Engine will benefit from the full speed of the drive when loading assets. Partitioning won't really give you a performance boost in this case, so I’d recommend keeping it simple-just install everything on the SSD as is. 2. RAM Choice - 96GB at 5600MHz: Your reasoning for 96GB (2 sticks over 4) is spot on. 2 sticks will give you better stability and avoid potential memory controller strain, which is especially important with higher capacity RAM. And 5600MHz is a solid choice-it’s fast but keeps stability in check, especially for a Ryzen 9 7950X. Honestly, you’ve made good decisions here. If money’s no issue and you really need more RAM down the line, you could always upgrade later, but 96GB should more than handle your workload for now. Overall Thoughts: Your build is beastly, and it looks like you’ve made smart choices with stability in mind. No need to second-guess it-you’re ready to crush those visualizations and video production projects. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your build and reasoning with our little community! Cheers, Craig

[@RaviYadav_Dev]

Apart from PC, can you recommend any laptop like legion or asus . Since I want portability because I dont want to add lot of hardwares since I am travelling. My usecase is developing on unreal and playing games sometimes. Also can you recommend mac pro laptops which can cover these

[@utopiacomputers]

Hi @RaviYadav_Dev, great question! If portability is key, a high-performance laptop like the Lenovo Legion Pro or the Asus ROG Zephyrus is an excellent choice for Unreal Engine 5 development and gaming...I've also got to mention Utopia's custom laptops - utopiacomputers.co.uk/pages/laptops These laptops are equipped with Intel i9 CPUs, at least 32GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4070 or better GPUs, which can handle UE5 features like Nanite and Lumen without breaking a sweat. Plus, you’ll appreciate the larger screens and better thermals when working on complex projects. As for MacBook Pros, the M2 Pro and Max models are solid, but there are trade-offs. Unreal Engine 5 does run on macOS, but as you mentioned, there are issues with Nanite tessellation and limited marketplace plugin support. If you're primarily developing for macOS/iOS platforms, a MacBook Pro could be worth considering. However, a PC-based laptop offers better compatibility and performance for cross-platform or Windows-exclusive projects. In short, for UE5 and gaming, a high-spec Windows laptop is still the way to go. But if you’re locked into the Apple ecosystem, the MacBook Pro (16-inch with M2 Max) would be the best bet for its power and portability-just be prepared to work around some limitations. Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more specifics. Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot! Cheers, Craig

[@RaviYadav_Dev]

@@utopiacomputers thank you 🙏

[@jl3303]

Hi thanks for the video! Do you think 32GB of DDR5 RAM would be enough for a UE5 beginner mostly doing architecture visualization for work and doing some light game development for fun?

[@utopiacomputers]

It was our pleasure! Yeah that would be more than enough for a beginner, I would suggest using 2x 16GB which if your motherboard allows, you can always add another 32GB later on down the line. - Ryan

[@NikeAldén]

Thanks! Very helpful video, I appreciate it. I'm thinking about building a pc by my self for the first time. I've tried to research as much as I could and I was wondering if my components are compatible or if there is something I should swap out for something else or think about. My picks as of now is: * CPU: Ryzen 5 9600x (216£) / (280$) * GPU: RX 7900 gre (500£) / (655$) * Motherboard: msi MAG Tomahawk wifi (158£) / (205$) * RAM: DDR5 2x16 gb (65£) / (84$) * Cooling: Thermalight Aqua Elite 360 V3 (65£) / (84$) * Storage: 2TB ssd NVMe Gen 4 (125£) / (163$) * Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 (94£) / (122$) *Power: 750W 80 PLUS Bronze (68£) / (88$) A total cost of about 1290£ or 1680$ Is there anything I've missed or could do differently. Is the rx 7800 xt worth it at the cost of 40£ / 57$ less (in my country)? I would be so thankful if you could help me, I feel quite lost.

[@utopiacomputers]

Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words! Looking at the specs there are a few options that might increase your performance, most notably the CPU. The 9600X would be more than capable of handling UE5 with no issues however, you might find any CPU intensive plug-ins or parts of UE5 will slow down your system. The good news is you can always test with the 9600X and see how sell it handles your usecase, and if need be you can always upgrade to a faster chip later on down the line. Overall it's a great system to get your started especially all the other components. - Ryan

[@NikeAldén]

@ Thanks for the advice! Yes I am pretty conflicted about the CPU. Thinking a R7 9700x may be a better option for about 100$ more. Thanks again, I will definetly subscribe after this!

[@enesbey11]

Do you recommend Patriot Viper Xtreme 24x4 96 GB 8000 MHz or G.Skill Trident X5 32x4 128 GB 6800 MHz?

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for the question, generally speaking, both are impressive options for most users. On both AMD and Intel platforms at the moment, you will struggle to get your 128GB to run at its fully rated speeds. This means if you don't need the extra RAM the 96GB should give you more performance. We all wish RAM was easier at the moment! Thanks for watching and hope this helps! Cheers, Craig

[@msg360]

@@utopiacomputers I have a question, I'm banging my head that I was not able to upgrade to DDR5 in 2021 because of scalpers Covid and crypto boom. I had to get 64GB DDR4 3600 MHZ cas 18 ram quad channel on a z690. My current Build is 14900k RXT 4090 64GB DDR4 3600 MHZ 1300 watt PSU 1tb samsung 980 pro for Boot 4tb samsung 990 pro 4tb samsung 990 Evo plus My question is do you think its worth upgrading to 96GB dual channel DDR5 6400 HMZ cas 36 , 39 ,39 ? I never liked that I have a 14900k but still on DDR4 quade channel 64 gb .

[@utopiacomputers]

@@msg360 It would be a large investment to swap both the motherboard and RAM to swap over to DDR5. You will gain some performance and scalability, especially with going up to 96GB however, if you don't feel the need to upgrade I wouldn't suggest it. - Ryan

[@msg360]

@@utopiacomputers so pretty much it’s not worth it at the moment. Question did you upgrade to DDR5? The thing is I started doing 3D and everything runs fine with my current build just wondering if I’m the future the 96GB would be worth the upgrade. . My only issue with upgrading is my current Intel platform only has 20 PCIE lanes meaning the new z790 board has a pcie 5.0 slot and I wouldn’t mind having a new m.2 5.0 but it cuts the pcie 16x of the graphic card lane into 8x slowing the performance by 5%. Also for gaming performance of DDR5 ram and blender performance it’s pretty much not that much improvement with DDR5 speeds of 4800 mhz-7200 mhz . And only the new Intel core ultra 285k has better memory controller to go beyond 7200hmz to 8000 stable with more lanes for the graphics card. But also the problem the 285k is slower then 14900k. So it’s like I’m in a lose lose situation idk at this point I feel like to wait for DDR6 in 2026/2027 idk what do you think 🤔.

[@sanidhyadevgupta6452]

Hi , just a question isnt the 7950x3d better than 7800x3d ?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey there! Great question! Both the 7950X3D and the 7800X3D are fantastic CPUs, but they cater to slightly different needs. The 7950X3D has more cores (16 vs. 8) and threads (32 vs. 16), which can benefit tasks that require heavy multitasking or parallel processing, like some complex rendering and simulations in Unreal Engine 5. However, the 7800X3D has the same 3D V-Cache technology and might be more cost-effective for most gaming and general UE5 tasks since not all processes will utilise the extra cores of the 7950X3D. So, if your focus is mainly on Unreal Engine 5 and gaming, the 7800X3D is a solid choice. But if you're juggling many heavy-duty tasks at once, the 7950X3D might be worth the extra investment. Hope that helps and thanks for supporting our little channel! Cheers, Craig

[@sanidhyadevgupta6452]

@@utopiacomputers thanks i opted to go for 7950x3d

[@utopiacomputers]

@@sanidhyadevgupta6452 Nice! Enjoy your new system! Cheers, Craig

[@benbmtb6482]

Just bought my new development PC, 64 core threadripper, 128gb ram, rtx 4090! 😊😊😊

[@usbshorts8]

Can we use two 4090 without nvlink and what ultimate motherboard recommendations. Thank u

[@utopiacomputers]

You can indeed, however UE5 won't be able to utilise both cards, only rendering apps like Octane etc will be able to use both cards. As for the motherboard, it depends on the CPU you're using. If you go for Intel we'd suggest any Z790, AMD X670E and with Threadripper it will have to be either TRX50 or WRX80.

[@bywadim]

Hi, I recently tried ElectricDreamsEnv on my System… Specs: Ryzen 7 5700X @Stock RX 7800 XT @Stock 4x8GB @3200MT/s Now I am not sure why my UE5 lagging sometimes 😅

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! EDE is very CPU intensive and the minimum requirements for this is an Intel Core i9 CPU or 8 Cores which your 5700X does have but may not be fast enough. The good news is you can always upgrade to say the 5970X giving you 16 cores in total. Again these are minimum specs so you may encounter frame dips when working on a larger projects - Ryan

[@angieperez3864]

Hi! Do you ship to the US?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, thanks for your message. We don't generally. For our viewers in the US, we recommend checking out Maingear.com

[@18neticgaming43]

I was thinking to build a PC, I want to do large projects can you tell me this will be enough to run it smooth? 1) ryzen 7 7700X 2) 4070 12gb 3) B650M motherboard 4) 16gb ram 5) 1tb ssd

[@utopiacomputers]

Hi there! Your planned build looks solid, especially for large projects in Unreal Engine 5, but let’s tweak it slightly to ensure a smoother experience for demanding tasks. Here's my take: Ryzen 7 7700X - Great choice! The 7700X is powerful and perfect for UE5 workflows. If you can stretch your budget, consider the Ryzen 9 7900X for even better multi-threaded performance, but the 7700X will do well. RTX 4070 12GB - A strong GPU for UE5 features like Lumen and Nanite. You’re good here for most large projects and some gaming on the side. B650M Motherboard - Reliable and cost-effective! Ensure it has the connectivity and expansion slots you need, especially if you plan to add more storage or a second GPU. 16GB RAM - This might be your biggest bottleneck. UE5 loves RAM, especially with large projects. I’d strongly recommend upgrading to 32GB for smoother performance and fewer hiccups when working with high-poly assets or multiple applications. 1TB SSD - A good start, but UE5 projects (especially with assets and textures) quickly consume storage. Consider adding a secondary SSD for project files, or go for a 2TB SSD upfront if your budget allows. This build is close to ideal, but bumping the RAM and possibly adding more storage will help you future-proof it for large, complex projects. Feel free to let me know if you need specific part recommendations or advice on assembly! Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting! Means the world, and hope to drop more videos soon! Craig

[@PrasadNarse]

The information is very helpful and would totally follow when I will assemble a PC in future. Is it recommended to use high end gaming laptops such as Asus Rog Strix Scar m16/m18 or Lenovo Legion Pro 7 as a mobile option for UE5 setup?

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch, and your kind words! These laptops are certainly mobile workstations and would be great alternatives to a desktop if your current situation only allows you a laptop. Of course the performance would dip compared to a desktop, but both the ROG and Lenovo laptops will not be slow in anyway - Ryan

[@PrasadNarse]

@@utopiacomputers Thanks so much for your comment, this will be very helpful!

[@utopiacomputers]

@@PrasadNarse We are here to help! Cheers!

[@ToodleMcdoodle]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@utopiacomputers]

Thank you very much for your kind comment! We really do appreciate it

[@batuhanozkanli]

Great video! I have RTX 4070Ti Super and ryzen 5500. I'm considering to upgrade. Should I buy 5700x3D (200$ total with selling 5500), or upgrade to ddr5 system with 7500f, 6000mhz cl30 ram and b650 motherboard(340$ total with selling the old parts)?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, great question and solid setup! The 5700X3D is an amazing upgrade for $200, especially with its 3D cache-it’s a beast for rendering and simulation tasks in Unreal Engine. That said, moving to a DDR5 system with the 7500F and high-speed RAM will future-proof your build for Unreal Engine 5 and beyond. For $340, it’s a solid investment. If you’re considering DDR5, you might also want to check out AMD’s new 9000 series chips. They’re bringing impressive performance gains, and depending on pricing in your region, they could be worth stretching the budget for an even bigger leap. Both paths are strong, but if you’re looking for the best bang for your buck right now, the 5700X3D is hard to beat. Let me know what you go for 🙌 Cheers and thanks for the kids words, Craig

[@batuhanozkanli]

@@utopiacomputers Thanks so much for the response. I upgraded to AM5 platform with 7500F. And I'm so happy with it.

[@utopiacomputers]

@@batuhanozkanli Nice, very cool that you are enjoying your new platform! Thanks for keeping us posted! Cheers, Craig

[@mahsas1990]

Is i9-14900HX really as bad as they say? People have reported crashes.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thankfully, the microcode updates have resolved the issues with the Intel 14th gen chips. As long as you have a new CPU, up to date BIOS, decent motherboard and quality cooling you should not experience any problems. Thanks for watching and for the great question. Cheers, Craig

[@Kaedric999]

Y'all should mention that for RAM, more isn't always better. You want as much RAM as you can get in two sticks, due to CPU limitations on clock speed when mounting more than 2 slots. 2x48 is about as good as you can get these days.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks a ton for your insightful comment and for supporting the channel! You bring up a great point about RAM configurations. You're right-while modern CPUs like the i9-14900K are incredibly powerful, they often perform best with dual-channel memory setups. Using two sticks instead of four can help maintain higher clock speeds and system stability. For tasks like Unreal Engine development, where you need a lot of memory, balancing the quantity and speed of your RAM is key. I'll definitely include this important tip in future videos. Thanks again for sharing your expertise and helping out the community! Cheers, Craig

[@moonlightsoldier8443]

Me I just use as much ram as my cpu can support idealy I'll try to Ballence each channel equally so if one Channel is 8 gb I'll have two 4 gb ram sticks then same with the other channel I'll want another 8 gb so 2 more 4gb sticks but ideally same concept but with max allowed ram

[@RockStar-iq7ns]

For unreal engine 5 and blender which is best choice cpu Intel core ultra 9 vs ryzen 9950x.

[@Sunandshine51]

definitely, intel

[@mrxcs]

​@@Sunandshine51Intel is being delisted from the DOW because of how low their stocks got, that tells you a lot about their products lately, go with the 9950X.

[@mjshorts8935]

I have an RX 6700XT, and I am a beginner in UE5, so I was thinking of swapping my GPU with an RTX 4060, as Nvidia has good support for development software. I need suggestions.

[@utopiacomputers]

The RTX 4060 like you said offers a broader support system compared to AMDs RX range however, if you're looking for a boost in performance then you may need to look at the RTX 4060Ti or above. Ohhh if you're not in a rush, the new NVIDIA range might be announced soon 👀

[@JackPaynter-Code]

Should I go for ryzen 7700 and 4060 ti 16g or i7-14700k and 3060 12g. Ram would be 32g

[@JackPaynter-Code]

Any other suggestions for a 1500$ budget are welcome. I’m new to pc building

[@utopiacomputers]

@JackPaynter-Code Hi Jack! ideally the 4060Ti built would be better performer plus the fact you're using the new AM5 platform you can always upgrade to a much better CPU later on down the line, like the 9950X - Ryan

[@sygungames]

I hope u would reply I m building a pc with the following specs Cpu - Intel core i5 12600k GPU - RTX 4060 8 gb vram RAM - 32gb(16×2) 5200mhz ddr5 Storage - 1 tb M.2 NVMe gen4 (i would increase it when i need) Is it good?

[@Sunandshine51]

change 4060ti 16gb, i5 12600k => i7 12700

[@sygungames]

@Sunandshine51 i m on tight budget. Can u rate this pc. Is this good?

[@Sunandshine51]

@@sygungames yes, quite good, if you're doing 3D graphics work like Blender and Unreal Engine 5, which require a GPU with a lot of VRAM, you should choose the RTX 3060 12GB, which is priced similarly to the RTX 4060 8GB

[@sygungames]

@Sunandshine51 but i dont want to make large projects as I am buying for learning purpose and will surely upgrade later to RTX 4060 ti

[@gabes6899]

Thank you for your video it was very helpful. Although i am between buying a rtx4070 super and a rx7900 GRE. I consider buying the rx 7900 GRE only because of the benefit of more VRAM, could you maybe help me choosing ?

[@utopiacomputers]

thank you for the kind words! The RX 7900 GRE is only marginally faster than the RTX 4070S and in our experience the NVIDIA card comes with better benefits that UE5 can utilise. Yes the 7900 has more RAM which is beneficial however, that really depends on your workload. Personally I'd go with the RTX 4070 Super or better yet, hold off a few months as NVIDIA will be releasing new cards very soon....

[@P3ngeo]

Should I get a rtx 3070 or a rtx 4060, I found them for similar prices

[@utopiacomputers]

The RTX 3070 is a more powerful GPU compared to the RTX 4060, however, if you're not in a hurry maybe wait a few months as NVIDIA will announce its new line-up which usually means the old gen cards will drop in price again

[@Saurin192]

Hello, is a Ryzen 5 5600X, 32 GB DDR4 3200 RAM, and an RTX 3060 12GB sufficient to run UE5?

[@utopiacomputers]

Absolutely! A Ryzen 5 5600X, 32GB of DDR4 3200 RAM, and an RTX 3060 12GB is definitely sufficient to run Unreal Engine 5. You might need to tweak settings for super-heavy projects, especially if you’re working with Nanite or Lumen, but that setup will handle most tasks smoothly. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching and commenting - oh, and good luck with your new projects😊 Cheers, Craig

[@poophead7279]

How about a rx5700xt ryzen 9 5900x and 32 gb of ddr4 3600mhz ram

[@utopiacomputers]

That’s a solid setup! The RX 5700 XT and Ryzen 9 5900X can handle Unreal Engine well for most tasks, especially with 32GB of fast DDR4. Just keep an eye on your GPU if you’re working with high-poly Nanite assets or heavy renders-it might start sweating a bit 😉 - Cheers, Craig

[@katon3442]

isnt the 3060 12gb better than the 4060 8gb? I thought more vram is better

[@utopiacomputers]

Hello @katon3442 thanks for getting in touch. Sadly this is not the case in this scenario. The RTX 4060 due to its more refined architecture and overall performance stats, gives the RTX 4060 the lead over the RTX 3060. Yes VRAM is important but so it RAW power.

[@planithank448]

Do you ship to the U.S.?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hello thanks for getting in touch! Sadly we currently don't ship to the US at the moment, however if you're able to email us with the specifications you're looking at we can see if this is possible - thanks

[@zidanex123]

When the price doesn't matter which one is better for UE5. An Ryzen 7950X or 7950X3D?

[@utopiacomputers]

If money isn't a concern then opting for the X3D would be our choice as it is an overall better CPU for many applications. - Ryan

[@bait-kx1ph]

I have a low budget should i get 12600k , 5600 , 5700 , 7600

[@utopiacomputers]

For a more budget friendly build, the 5600X is the best bet for the cheapest option. Moving to the likes of the 7600 you have to consider the more expensive motherboards and DDR5 memory you will need to use . Selecting the 5600X also allows you to upgrade to faster models should wish later on down the line, as AMD have confirmed a refresh of the 5000 series chips, which is a big W from AMD.

[@bait-kx1ph]

@@utopiacomputers should I go with 5600 price 145$ , or 5600x priced 162$ And thank you for the help.

[@utopiacomputers]

@@bait-kx1ph If you're looking for the best bang for your buck and don’t mind losing a few percentage points of performance, go with the Ryzen 5 5600. If you want that extra bit of performance and are okay with spending a bit more, go for the 5600X. The 5600X has a slightly higher base and boost clock speed, translating to a minor performance bump in single-core and multi-core tasks. In either case, you're getting a great CPU for the price! Happy building, and thanks for watching!

[@SAMZIRRA]

My 7950x and 4070ti super run UE5 just fine! Always! My temps under 40c, my gpu under 1500mhz running my resolution at 2880, INTEL IS TRASH

[@utopiacomputers]

Loving your positive vibes for your workstation! That's what it's all about...finding the right setup for you and enjoying the workflow! Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers Craig! PS I am I the only person who wants a world with both AMD and Intel? 😂

[@connorjade5460]

What about 7900 and 7900x

[@utopiacomputers]

For most Unreal Engine 5 developers, the AMD 7900 will provide more than enough power. However, if you’re working on particularly large projects or need every bit of performance you can get, the 7900X might be the way to go. Pair either of these with good cooling, a strong GPU and plenty of RAM, and you’ll have a system ready to tackle UE5 development with ease. Thanks for your question and for watching. It really helps our little channel! Cheers, Craig

[@connorjade5460]

@@utopiacomputers I'm planning to get a 7800x3d. And I'm confused. Should I get it or should I go with 7900, which gives you more cores?

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, great question! The decision between the 7800X3D and the 7900 depends on your specific needs and workflow in Unreal Engine 5. 7800X3D: This CPU is a beast for gaming thanks to its 3D V-Cache, which boosts performance in-game engine environments. If your UE5 work involves a lot of real-time rendering or you're focusing on game development, this could give you an edge with higher frame rates and better in-game performance. 7900: Conversely, the 7900 offers more cores, which means better multi-threading performance. If you're doing a lot of heavy compiling, rendering, or multitasking (like running UE5 alongside other intensive applications), those extra cores will come in handy. Bottom line: If your main focus is on gaming or real-time applications within UE5, the 7800X3D is a solid choice. But if you're looking for a more versatile CPU that can handle a broader range of tasks, the 7900 might be the way to go. Either is a solid choice. Still not sure, let the price be the decider. Want a curve ball? You should look at the new 9000 series chips. We are still watching benchmarks, but 9900x is a little faster and way more power efficient than a 7900x! Hope that helps clear things up! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Craig

[@connorjade5460]

@@utopiacomputers Yes you said it right. In my country 7800x3d is cheaper than both 7900 and 7900x. 9000 isn't available yet and it won't bring much difference on the table. Also, 7800x3d is a beast in it's own. Still today, 5800x3d is rock solid in games. 7800x3d will definitely run gta 6 way better than 7900 could ever do in future. I need unreal engine to work just smoothly. So 40 50 fps in viewport is more than enough for me. 7800x3d won't be anywhere far behind 7900.

[@utopiacomputers]

@@connorjade5460 Awesome, it looks like we found a winner. On a gaming note, there is currently a bug in Windows that is dropping the performance of Zen 4 and Zen 5 chips by up to 7% in gaming. This should be patched soon, and then everyone will get a nice boost in games. It's worth saying that in productivity apps, there is no increase in speed. Cheers!

[@LLOYD3D]

ty very much sir!

[@utopiacomputers]

It's all good! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching our video. Your support means a lot to small channels like ours! Cheers, Craig

[@frankinher7467]

stay away from the 14900 and 13900 till they fix their problems with oxydation and crashing your system that a major issue with game developers get a safe and not much slower 12700 or 12900 and rock out with no worries

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey there! Thanks for your input! You're spot on. At the time of writing, there are some issues with the 14900 and 13900. However, we are hoping updates from Intel and board partners will arrive in the next few weeks. After that, we should see everything settle down. While the 12700 and 12900 are still great options, don't forget that AMD also has some cracking alternatives if you want to use new tech like DDR5 and the latest NVMe storage. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for taking the time to comment. It all helps add value to the community we are building around this channel. Cheers, Craig

[@deadeye_plays]

@@utopiacomputerswhat about 13700?

[@utopiacomputers]

@@deadeye_plays Hi there, all of the CPUs that were affected by the chip code issues have now been (touch wood) resolved with motherboard BIOS updates. Therefore , if you were to ask if the 13700 is a good CPU for UE5 then our answer would now be yes!

[@utopiacomputers]

@@deadeye_plays@deadeye_plays Intel and board partners have all released updates, so as long as you run the latest BIOS, you are safe with any new Intel CPU. As for 13700 performance, this is still a fast CPU. Thanks!

[@milindshah504]

I’m using ryzen 5000 series 3060GPU 64gigs of ram

[@utopiacomputers]

Amazing! It would be great to hear what you're experience is with those specs? - Ryan

[@Mugdho_programmer]

I want to buy a intel arc a750 card. Can i make games.

[@utopiacomputers]

The Intel A750 would normally be compared to the likes of an NVIDIA RTX 3050, which would b considered nowadays as low performance. Since the Intel cards aren't as mature as NVIDIA or AMD cards, it would be a smart investment to increase your budget for a more solid NVIDIA graphics cards as it comes with a whole host of refined technologies that UE5 can take advantage of. - Ryan

[@Mugdho_programmer]

@@utopiacomputers thanks. Can i go for rtx 3060 12 gb

[@utopiacomputers]

@@Mugdho_programmer that would be a great choice of graphics card! Although, I belive the RTX 4060 isn't that much more expensive for a relative performance boost

[@Mugdho_programmer]

@@utopiacomputers yeah.

[@glzblitz328]

one 16 tb ssd cost $2400 USD Ten time more than HDD and 2TB (8 x 256GB) DDR5 5600mhz memory it may cost you more than $23k usd wait that is naza computer lvl

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for watching and commenting...you could always open 6000+ tabs in Chrome if you had 2TB of RAM...handy? Not so much, but it made a great LTT video a few years ago 😂 Cheers, Craig

[@glzblitz328]

@@utopiacomputers thanks but i have 32000 mb Ram

[@mrbabyhugh]

3:02 really wanted to listen to this, kept turning up volume but not only that it is low, but you are also pretty soft spoken, both dont do well together. try to work on that.

[@ToodleMcdoodle]

Alright Scorsese, how about you just mind your business poppet.

[@utopiacomputers]

Always happy to get feedback. With each video we try to improve on sound, lighting and, of course, content quality! Hope you choose to stick around! Cheers, Craig

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for the support! Very appreciated and thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment! Cheers, Craig

[@tiredcaffeine]

Why is your "Good" CPU a) The best gaming CPU on the market, and a monster of a CPU overall, and b) Only about %6 weaker than your "Better" CPU in single thread performance. It's also weird that your "Good" GPU is a 4060 which is an entry level 1080p card even when playing games. But your "Better" GPU is the best gaming GPU on the market. It looks like "Good" is entry level GPU plus monster CPU and "Better" is monster GPU and monster CPU.

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for your comment! You've highlighted these components as gaming components which yes some of your comments are accurate for games. However UE5 is not a game and requires either less or more power depending on what aspect of UE5 you'll be using and of course the complexity of the projects. I hope this helps 😀

[@tiredcaffeine]

@@utopiacomputers I understand. However, I did say "and a monster of a CPU overall" and "only about %6 weaker than the "Better" CPU in single thread performance". Those points still stand. Why is the lowest tier "Good" requires a behemoth of a CPU and the difference between "Good" and "Better" CPUs is so small? For GPUs, I don't think there is a problem with saying "gaming". UE5 is still going to do rendering just like a game does. Even if I'm wrong, the difference between a 4060 and 4090 in terms of raw performance, whether you are rendering with CUDA or Optix, or doing any media work or gaming, is sky high. It just doesn't make sense. I understand going for a Ada GPU even if it's weaker than the "Better" 4090, because it has double the VRAM. But why 4060 to 4090? Why not something like 4080 or maybe even a 4070 Super. Or why not an AMD card? Why not a 7900 XT or 7900 XTX with 20 and 24 GB (Same as 4090) respectively? I'm questioning these because I have a measly i3-12100F and it can still do work. I would expect your "Good" CPU to be something like i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 5800X.

[@nonexegimonumentum8583]

Do you really recommend i7 ad i9 14th gen with k processors? So if you RECOMMEND you will pay if something goes wrong with my PC and i will lose my job on it? Super, I will buy i9 and will watch wat will heppen! 😂😂😂

[@utopiacomputers]

Hey, First off, thanks a ton for dropping by and sharing your thoughts! It’s been a wild ride in the industry lately, right? Who would’ve guessed we’d live in a world where AMD is considered the “safe bet”? Crazy times! To add a bit of context from our side: out of all the workstations we've shipped with Intel's 13th and 14th Gen chips, we've had a grand total of zero (yep, zero!) systems showing the infamous issue. Lucky streak? Maybe. But I think it's important to share because, honestly, the internet can sometimes make it feel like half of these chips are ticking time bombs. That's just not what we’re seeing in the field. If you’re rocking an Intel chip and haven’t had any issues, good news! Intel and the board partners have rolled out updates to make sure you’re all set and don’t run into this problem in the future-happy days, indeed! We’ve already started shipping our first batch of Intel systems with these updates, so we’re ahead of the curve there. Now, if your Intel chip has thrown a tantrum (ugh, we know, not ideal), an RMA is the way to go. And yeah, I totally get it-downtime in a production environment is no joke. No one wants to see their workflow grind to a halt, or worse, jobs on the line! On the AMD front, we are definitely seeing an uptick in interest. AMD’s making some serious moves to grab market share, and we’re here for it. Competition is what keeps this industry alive and kicking, driving innovation and delivering better products and prices for all of us. So, in the grand scheme of things, maybe this is just what we need to see even better chips from both sides. Thanks again for engaging with us. We’re building a community here, and every comment like yours adds loads of value. Hope you stick around for more! Stay awesome, Craig

[@nonexegimonumentum8583]

@@utopiacomputers thx for your time! I hear that intel problems are deeper than you think and some dev has huge problems with i9 14th gen! I always used to buy intel but this can be critical moment. After windows update amd are faster another 10% with low 🤒 so i think that can be safer way! Kind regards

[@muhammad_faraz_ali]

HP Victus Gaming 15-FA0212TX Notebook Pc Intel® Core™ i7-12650H 32 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB), 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ TLC M.2 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 4 GB GDDR6 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 9 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare After having these specs, still facing issues: -Video memory has been exhausted (1.60 GB over budget). Expect extremely poor performance. -Texture streaming pool over budget Can you please tell me reason? OR Upgrade withing the above specs?

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! Looking at your specs it would seem the GPU is your downside, as not only does it come with 4GB of VRAM the RTX 3050 mobile chip wouldn't be powerful enough to handle most of UE5s demands. Sadly with most laptops you're stuck with core components such as the CPU and GPU meaning the only way to upgrade would be to purchase another more powerful laptop. - Ryan

[@muhammad_faraz_ali]

@@utopiacomputers thanks for the response

[@randomfootages9120]

your voice is too low. improve your microphone

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm always looking to improve, so I really appreciate you pointing that out. I'll work on getting the audio levels up and improving the mic quality for future videos. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching! Craig

[@ShaighJosephson]

The mic sounds fine, just need to up the level a bit...

[@Koren244-c7q]

Is amd 7600xt 16 gb vram good for unreal engine

[@utopiacomputers]

Thanks for getting in touch! Yeah 16GB is a great amount of VRAM for Unreal Engine. However the 7600XT graphics card itself would be classed as mid range, so depending on the complexity of the projects, you may require a faster AMD card such as the 7700TX or higher - Ryan