All articles tagged with #graphics performance
IO Interactive's 007 First Light benchmarks performance across 30+ GPUs using the Glacier engine with DirectX 12, no launch-ray tracing, and upscaling via DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1.5 (Intel XeSS not supported). The test suite covers image quality across presets, DLSS Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation up to 6x, native TAA when upscaling is off, and a detailed look at VRAM usage to guide hardware requirements for an optimal experience.
Forza Horizon 6 on PC showcases a new ray-traced global illumination system and enhanced reflections, with a live graphics-preview tool and upscaling to manage load. On Xbox Series X|S, performance mode targets 4K/60fps (Series X) and 1080p/60fps (Series S), while a 30fps quality mode offers car reflections with less environmental RT. Overall, FH6 is a strong PC showcase and a solid console port with scalable visuals and solid performance across platforms.
New details from Kopite7kimi reveal that NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" GPUs will feature similar GPC counts to the current Ada Lovelace lineup. The GB202 and GB203 dies are expected to launch in 2024, with other variants following in 2025. The new architecture aims to deliver significant performance gains for the enthusiast segment.
Ghost of Tsushima's PC port by Nixxes Software offers significant graphical upgrades over the PS5 version, including better foliage LOD, shadow quality, and modern upscaling solutions. However, issues like PCI Express bandwidth saturation, memory constraints, and a curious camera movement problem affect performance. While the port is generally competent, further improvements such as a VRAM counter and automated system are recommended.
ASRock has unveiled the NUC Ultra 100 Box and NUCS Ultra 100 Box series mini PCs, which feature Intel's Meteor Lake-H processors. These compact desktop computers support up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 96GB of RAM, and can output video to four 4K displays. The NUC Ultra 100 Box includes space for a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD, while the NUCS Ultra 100 Box is shorter and lacks this feature. The systems offer improved GPU performance and include a Thunderbolt 4 port for connecting a graphics dock. Pricing and availability have not been announced.
AMD has announced the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, two 4nm processors aimed at handheld gaming PCs. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers up to 8.6 teraflops of raw graphic performance, while the Ryzen Z1 has enough for a theoretical 55% increase in raw graphical potential over Valve's custom Zen 2 plus RDNA 2 "Aerith" chip. Both processors are temporarily exclusive to Asus, but AMD says we may see other partners in the future with these or future Z chips.