remember when video games on pc's didnt even need a fast gpu? You were able to play with a video card that had 1 MB memory, now today. You need like 4 GB GPU memory and like 8 GB RAM and stuff. Things have changed alot in computers
Comparing games back then, to today. Back then: you could've used any computer to run that new game at 60 fps. Today: You need a $2,000 computer before thinking you can run that new game above 30 fps.
it's why i'm planning to save up money for a new computer. though not for gaming specifically, but moreso for media production. Photoshop, FL Studio, video-editing etc.