Mario Kart is a GPU demanding game , it doesn't require an extremely fast CPU .Unlike PC gaming , Dolphin performance mostly rely on CPU raw power -> Faster CPU = More FPS for sure ( Faster GPU = Higher Resolution without losing FPS but no speed gain at all)
Even if Intel HD 4600 bottleneck that game at 3xIR , you will be fine as long as you overclock the CPU . However , if you're into PC gaming , Intel HD 4600 will be a horrible choice
4th option : Xeon 1230v3 (cheap knock off i7 4770 without iGPU) + B85 mobo + Either EVGA GTX 750 or 750TI
Even if Intel HD 4600 bottleneck that game at 3xIR , you will be fine as long as you overclock the CPU . However , if you're into PC gaming , Intel HD 4600 will be a horrible choice
4th option : Xeon 1230v3 (cheap knock off i7 4770 without iGPU) + B85 mobo + Either EVGA GTX 750 or 750TI
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