Low poly objects/figures with high quality texmaps can affect the final quality with much better renders and will render faster.  The reason is the smaller geometry (object) files have less data to process when rendered.

Experiment with low poly objects and detailed texmaps
vs.
... high poly objects with low quality (size) texmaps and you'll see the difference.

The "bottom line" is to do what looks good to YOU.

The image above uses a 1 poly (one sided) square prop and renders super fast.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

edited 10/5/2019