Battlefield 6 Open Beta Faces Performance Issues on Older Ryzen Processors
United Gaming – Electronic Arts (EA) launched the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, drawing thousands of gamers eager to try the new release. Many players jumped in expecting smooth gameplay, but reports of performance issues quickly surfaced, especially from those using older Ryzen CPUs. This has led to concerns about whether the game truly runs well on the stated minimum hardware.
Benchmarks from PCGamesHardware revealed that Ryzen 5 2600 systems show uneven frame pacing during the Open Beta. While average framerate numbers looked acceptable, gameplay still felt choppy due to inconsistent frame times. Players using this CPU—listed as the game’s minimum requirement—expected better stability.
The problem does not come from the Ryzen 5 2600’s core count but from its Zen+ architecture. The CPU uses a dual CCX layout, with each CCX holding three cores. This setup creates latency between cores, which increases lag and causes spikes in frame times. As a result, in-game performance suffers, especially during heavy combat scenes.
When PCGamesHardware tested Ryzen 7 3700X—part of EA’s recommended specs—the game ran more smoothly. Framerates improved, and stutters were less frequent. Still, even with the newer CPU, Battlefield 6 did not reach extremely high FPS, showing that the game could benefit from further optimization.
These tests suggest that Battlefield 6 is not yet fully tuned for older Ryzen processors, particularly those with Zen+ architecture. Gamers using the Ryzen 5 2600 might face stutters that disrupt gameplay. EA has time before the official launch to improve performance and ensure a consistent experience for both older and newer CPUs.
