How to Make My Simulator Look Like This?!

[trev123]

Check performance of your cpu here. http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+E2-3200+APU

[ES44AH]

I see my CPU is very low and doesn't even show up in one of the charts! How much would buying a new graphics card help?

[trev123]

I don't think it really would. The cpu would slow it down ie cause a bottle neck.

[JohnTrainHead]

Since Train Simulator is very CPU dependent I suppose getting something like a 4.00 ghz processor would greatly increase framerates, no?

[Ericmopar]

It's not really the GHZ it's actually IPS Instructions Per Second. That's one of the reasons Intel wins out over AMD in gaming, all things being equal of course.
It depends on what socket the motherboard has first then a person can decide if a upgrade will work with a faster CPU.
A person has to be careful when selecting a AMD CPU. The reason is, some of the higher end AMD CPUs will benchmark pretty high, but only when using 6 or 8 threads. On a per core basis, which is what matters in most gaming/simming, single core ratings are more important and that's where Intel kicks booty.
Peter Hayes is right when he always mentions a balanced system though.
IE a person can use a older AMD Phenom II x4 CPU with a low end card like a GTX 750/950 no problem. Probably up to a GTX960.

Also. Train Simulator is CPU and GPU dependent. GPU power determines how good things will run at higher AA and other settings.
The CPU matters because of the large number of Draws on some routes and places like yards with other trains and stock sitting around.
The CPU also does the PhysX in this sim, not the GPU.