No GPU Gaming in 2026? Ryzen 3 2200G Tested in GTA 5 Online!

Описание: 💻 PC Specs Used in This Test

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

4 Cores / 4 Threads

Vega 8 Integrated Graphics (1GB VRAM allocated)

RAM: 16GB DDR4 2667MHz

Storage (Windows): 256GB SSD

Storage (Games): 1TB Samsung HDD

Power Supply: 180W PSU

WiFi Card: Installed

No Dedicated GPU

No Latest AMD Driver Updates (Reason explained below)

🎮 Game Tested

Grand Theft Auto V Online

Settings: Low (Playable Settings)

Resolution: Full HD (1920x1080)

⚠️ Important Notes

I am NOT using the latest AMD updates because after updating, I experienced performance drops and bottleneck issues with the iGPU.

Game settings are mostly on Low for smoother gameplay.

Recording was done using Steam Recorder at Full HD 60FPS.

I was also running:

MSI Afterburner

Other background software (~1GB RAM usage)

🎥 While recording and running monitoring software, FPS is slightly lower.

🚀 If you remove recording + MSI Afterburner + background software, you can get almost stable 60 FPS in GTA V Online.
🧠 Personal Opinion – Is It Worth It in 2026?

In my honest opinion, you can still play games on the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G in 2026, but only if your budget is very tight.

Games today are getting bigger, receive frequent updates, and many new titles are not well optimized. Because of that, this APU struggles with newer AAA games and cannot handle most modern high-demand titles smoothly anymore.

However, for lighter and competitive games, it is still usable and enjoyable. You can play:

Counter-Strike 2

Valorant

Call of Duty: Warzone (on very low settings)

Minecraft

Story-mode and older titles

Esports games on low settings

For casual gaming, esports titles, and older games, it’s still okay. But for brand-new AAA games in 2026, this APU is starting to show its age.

👉 If your budget is extremely tight, it can still work.
👉 But if possible, saving for a newer APU or adding a dedicated GPU would be a better long-term investment.