The rapid development of the world of technology, especially the world of computers, makes us wonder what the standard PC gaming specifications will be in 2025. Different from previous years, 2025 is likely to offer its own challenges so that the PCs we use are suitable for playing games.
Through this opinion piece, the author will invite you to explore changes in standard PC gaming specifications in 2025 from several years earlier. Instead of being curious, let’s look into it now!
Disclaimer:
This article is the author’s personal opinion based on observations of a number of communities and the latest trends in the computer world, and based on the author’s experience while dealing with computer development in general.
What are the PC Gaming Specification Standards for 2025?
So that you can get insight into what the standard specifications for gaming class PCs will be in 2025, maybe some of the references below can help you determine the best components for your own version.
What is the Ideal Number of Cores in 2025?
In 2025, the large number of cores on a processor will clearly affect the overall performance of a device, especially when running applications that require high computing, including games.
In fact, in 2024 it will no longer be an open secret that the number of cores required will be in the range of 6-8 cores, and it is possible that in 2025 the ideal number of cores will increase to the range of 10-16 cores. Combined with a gaming mouse with a polling rate of 4-8K, of course a strong processor is an obligation.
We need to underline that the standard for the ideal number of cores on a processor in 2025 is the case where you are a gamer, developer, or creator who really needs maximum computing capability in order to work effectively and efficiently.
On the other hand, processors that currently offer 6-8 cores do not mean they will not be able to run various contemporary games and applications, considering that people’s computing needs are definitely different and cannot be generalized.
Must motherboard support DDR5 and PCIe 5.0?
A decade after the launch of DDR4 memory, the author actually dares to conclude that DDR4 memory is obsolete, aka outdated. However, in some cases, DDR5 memory offers improvements that are not too significant for standard everyday use.
However, there is no harm in considering a motherboard that supports DDR5 considering that the price is now considered affordable, with speeds that have started to increase since it was first introduced.
Likewise with PCI Express 5.0 support on a motherboard, there is no harm in considering this technology considering that Read and Write speeds in the tens, even tens of GB/second can certainly increase your productivity massively.
Apart from that, there’s no harm in future-proofing your PC gaming components by adopting PCIe 5.0 technology, because we just have to wait for the launch of the latest GPU that adopts this technology while providing increasing price-to-performance.
Minimum RAM for Gaming, 16GB or 32GB?
Believe it or not, standard PC gaming specifications in 2025 will require a minimum of 32GB RAM to make it more comfortable to run various applications and games, which means 8GB RAM is very obsolete and not ideal even for surfing the internet with Windows 10 Ghost Specter. .
The author gives an example, for example, if your job requires you to be in front of a screen, to research interesting information, browse, and make posts on social media, 16GB RAM is the safest amount of memory at the moment so that the device you are using doesn’t run out of memory, causing it to crash. .
To minimize this, the author believes that 32GB RAM is the next golden standard so that the performance of the device you use does not experience problems. Plus, some of the latest applications also take up quite a lot of RAM, requiring users to close several applications to optimize them.
In some cases, the author even thinks that 64GB RAM could be more future-proof, especially considering the development of artificial intelligence technology that you can install on your device to make your daily life easier. Makes sense, right?
RTX Hype, What’s the Fate of Old iGPUs and GPUs?
It’s no longer a secret that standard gaming PC specifications in 2025 will be determined by the GPU you choose. Today’s gamers seem to like showing off 4K resolution with right-aligned graphics settings plus ray tracing, which means the RTX 4000 GPU is an obligation to provide that satisfaction.
Even though today’s gamers are not looking for 4K resolution, some other gamers are even looking for the highest possible refresh rate to be able to give them a more immersive gaming experience, especially when the PC is used to play competitive games like PUBG, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and other games. kind.
However, returning to the point “computational needs vary between users”, it is very clear that this is not a sign that iGPUs and some older GPUs are obsolete. Different from RAM and processors, even old iGPUs and GPUs can be used as placeholders, even for playing games with the consequence that settings must be adjusted.
As a personal author, I don’t really mind this because I only play light games like Strinova (which is occasionally recorded), and some Android games using an emulator on a 22” monitor which has a 60Hz refresh rate on a casual basis.
Are HDDs starting to be abandoned?
Even though it offers cheap prices, the fact is that every day we can see that people rarely use HDDs on the devices they use, unless they really have to and don’t have the funds to buy an SSD. Apart from being easily damaged by shock, the read and write speeds on HDDs are too slow by today’s standards.
The author believes that most people would prefer to buy a 1TB SSD rather than a 2TB HDD, because the difference in Read and Write speeds is that big. By using an SSD (even SATA), this will indirectly impact the loading process of applications and games so that it doesn’t take up much time.
Will Large Capacity PSUs Become the New Standard?
As you can see from the increasing capabilities of processors and GPUs, it is no longer a secret that PSUs with large capacities (above 750W) will become the new standard, especially for those of you who are gamers who play competitively or are aiming for right-aligned settings.
Even though they are supported by the latest technology, entry-level to mid-range GPUs are often labeled as unable to provide the best experience for those who are serious about the world of gaming and content creation. In fact, some people nowadays don’t care much about power consumption, and are more focused on performance.
Air Cooling or Liquid Cooling, Which is More Ideal?
The power consumption required by a processor with a massive number of cores and threads certainly requires a capable heatsink to tame the temperature produced by a processor, regardless of air cooling or liquid cooling, aka the important thing is that it is cool.
According to the author, there is actually no massive difference between air cooling and liquid cooling, especially if the price is the same. What should be a concern is the size of the case, including the air circulation in the case, whether it is small or large because it will greatly affect the air circulation inside.
Is a monitor with a high refresh rate a must?
Honestly, I really use it. However, monitors with high refresh rates actually point to a lack of supply of monitors that offer standard refresh rates at reasonable prices. Most of us inevitably buy a monitor with a high refresh rate because the price and quality are more reasonable. True or true?
It’s like this bro, if a 22″ monitor with a refresh rate of 100-120Hz is now priced starting from 1 million Rupiah (some are even cheaper), shouldn’t a “standard” 60Hz monitor (and a good brand) be in the range of 500-600 thousand Rupiah? So, indirectly this phenomenon creates its own cuteness, right?
So, that’s a little opinion from us about the standard specifications for PC gaming in 2025 which might be an insight for you. What do you think, does this opinion feel relevant, or is it the opposite? Come on, share your comments below!
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