[Fastest 2023 CPU for SL? (Ryzen 7 8700X3D)]

Well, I have a processor that is not the top of the range, it is an i5 12400, and the rest is only 16 GB ram, Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB and 2 NVMe of 1TB each, in 1080 resolution, SL is super smooth for me With all the graphic options active but without shadows and a viewing distance of 200, the processor only uses 8% to 12% and the GPU fluctuates its use and depending on what it has around it, from 15% to 32% % or 35% at 120 FPS that I intentionally limit, why do I want more FPS? when I activate shadows and Depth for a pic the processor usage stays the same and the GPU goes up to 52% to 55%. To be honest, I don't know why a Ryzen 7 or an Intel i9, at least for SL I don't see it as necessary, other games are excellent for me with maximum graphics.

[Does adding clouds, haze etc affect performance?]

It depends on the quality of the Sky you set. If you use Firestorm, in the lowest Sky resolution when you activate the clouds it will reduce between 5 and 8 FPS.

[Unable to save snapshots]

I had the same problem. I tried to refresh, check the firewall, etc, etc ... but this gave me the solution. To find my pictures faster I had configured recibe it in Desktop, so try to save them in "Download" ... Bommm! It worked! Is all and simple.?