Maximize FPS In Trainz

[AdvancedApproach]

So I have 32 GB RAM, AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD Raedon RX 6400 @4GB. Now I just bought a 1 TB Western Digital SN 850X 4th Gen PCIe NVME SSD. Yet my computer doesn't have a 4th gen connection. They're both 3rd gen so my read/write speed is around 3K mbps give or take. How can I get more than 200 FPS or is it just capped at that? I know 64 GB RAM and at least 8 GB for the GPU would considerably improve performance.

 

[JCitron]

So I have 32 GB RAM, AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD Raedon RX 6400 @4GB. Now I just bought a 1 TB Western Digital SN 850X 4th Gen PCIe NVME SSD. Yet my computer doesn't have a 4th gen connection. They're both 3rd gen so my read/write speed is around 3K mbps give or take. How can I get more than 200 FPS or is it just capped at that? I know 64 GB RAM and at least 8 GB for the GPU would considerably improve performance.

While FPS can be affected by your CPU, this occurs if there's a bottleneck between the CPU and other components. Attempting to solve this may lead to diminishing returns.

Does A CPU Affect FPS? (Detailed Guide)

CPU's contribution to your in-game FPS is a lot more than you think of. Here is an in-depth guide on how CPU affects FPS.

www.technewstoday.com

https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/wiki/does-gpu-affect-cpu-or-fps/

With Trainz you are better off running with lower FPS or with a fixed framerate due to the variability with the assets. Some assets are made more efficiently than others and if you are running with no FPS cap, you can end up with major lagging and stutters as you move from open country to built-up areas.

 

[pdkoester]

Just so you know, the write speed of Gen 3 SSDs typically ranges from 2500 MB/s to 3500 MB/s. This range is consistent across various models and manufacturers, making Gen 3 SSDs suitable for most general use cases.

 

[Forester1]

Just curious why one would want more than 200FPS? Isn't that faster than most monitors even scan? I seem to remember years ago that cartoonists like Disney in order to make motions look realistic had to animate at something like 8-16 FPS. So can the eye even see frame rates over 60 or so? Again, I am just asking out of curiosity, as I know a lot of folks want high FPS.

 

[paulper]

You don't need more than 60. If you're getting 200 FPS that's seriously impressive.

 

[pdkoester]

For the most part, you don't need it even over 100 FPS. This is not something like a high competition shooter. Once you get above 30 FPS, that is all you need.

 

[JAGG]

200+fps & 60Hz monitor is the best combo

 

[johnwhelan]

200+fps & 60Hz monitor is the best combo

So if the monitor max frames per second is 60 why would you feed it more than 60 fps?

Thanks John

 

[AdvancedApproach]

Just so you know, the write speed of Gen 3 SSDs typically ranges from 2500 MB/s to 3500 MB/s. This range is consistent across various models and manufacturers, making Gen 3 SSDs suitable for most general use cases.

My Gen 4 SSD is in a Gen 3 slot because this computer is a low-end model it won't reach its full speed.

 

[JAGG]

So if the monitor max frames per second is 60 why would you feed it more than 60 fps?

Thanks John

I meant it ironically. Lot of PC gamers are hunting for max FPS output from the VGA while using some 60Hz LCD at the same time, which is not smart at all ;-)

 

[pdkoester]

My Gen 4 SSD is in a Gen 3 slot because this computer is a low-end model it won't reach its full speed.

That will still be more than enough speed.

 

[JCitron]

My Gen 4 SSD is in a Gen 3 slot because this computer is a low-end model it won't reach its full speed.

Gen 3 is plenty fast, not that having Gen 4 capabilities isn't a bad thing. This will future-proof your set up for when you can afford to get a Gen 4 SSD.

SSDs will not affect your FPS. That's tied to the CPU and GPU combo. This is mentioned in this article I posted the link for.

https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/wiki/does-gpu-affect-cpu-or-fps/

 

[pdkoester]

Your GPU is probably the component that is in need of an upgrade to something better the most.
The 6400 will be made all the worse paired with the 5500 because of its limitation to PCIe 3.0 and the card being gimped at just a x4 interface.
The 5500 also has limited cache which also hurts gaming performance.
I'd look at trying to get a 5600 and then scouring the secondhand market, should be able to find something like a used RX 6600 (XT), 2060 Super, or 5700 (XT) for around what a new 6400 goes for.
That's all I can suggest.

 

[autodctr]

I have a Ryzen 9 9900, 32G RAM, and an RTX 4080 12G.......and on an average route, I RARELY see as high as 200FPS. Having said that, both of my monitors are 60Hz, so I only tried it wide open one time just to see what I could get.

Years ago, I saw results from an experiment that was done. They took one hundred gamers and let them play their favorite games. They placed twice. The PCs were identical.....the only thing that was different were the settings, which the players couldn't see. They played at either 60FPS or 120FPS on monitors that were 120 Hz. When finished, they were polled about which one was faster. 51 got it right, 49 didn't.

Occasionally, when I bump mine down to 30FPS, I can notice a little difference. At 60 FPS it is as smooth as you could ever want.

 

[Paulsw2]

Does this take us into the perennial debate about what option for 'Vertical Sync' in Settings? Should it be 'None', 'Full' or 'Half'? I tend to use 'Half' which Trainz interprets as 30fps, even though my screen refresh rate is 100Hz. But perhaps we should set to 'Full' (especially for those with a high end GPU)?

 

[JCitron]

Does this take us into the perennial debate about what option for 'Vertical Sync' in Settings? Should it be 'None', 'Full' or 'Half'? I tend to use 'Half' which Trainz interprets as 30fps, even though my screen refresh rate is 100Hz. But perhaps we should set to 'Full' (especially for those with a high end GPU)?

I set mine to 'Half' for my somewhat high-end GPU. I find that running with 'None' or 'Full' only causes really awful stutters in busy or built-up areas.