What CPU does Fall of the New Age Premium Edition officially recommend?

Intel Core i5-4460. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for Fall of the New Age Premium Edition

official target: Intel Core i5-4460

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4460 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 5 5500.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Fall of the New Age Premium Edition?: Intel Core i3-14100F - Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for Fall of the New Age Premium Edition?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for Fall of the New Age Premium Edition?: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does Fall of the New Age Premium Edition officially recommend?: Intel Core i5-4460. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

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