Alan Wake 2 RTX Mega Geometry test

Author Maximum Games, February 09 2025. Published in Action/FPS/TPS

BASIC GAME INFORMATION

We tested the update 1.2.8 for Alan wake 2 on video cards NVIDIA GeForce RTX series 2000, 3000 и 4000to assess the impact of new technologies DLSS-4 и RTX Mega Geometry. The update brought support for DLSS 4, which is based on an improved Transformer AI model.

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NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY DEEPCOOL

In our review we present you the case DeepCool CH780WH. DeepCool CH780WH – is a spacious Mid Tower case, made in white with a large tempered glass window on the side panel. The case supports the installation of ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, as well as video cards up to 380 mm long. DeepCool CH780WH It is equipped with an excellent cooling system with the ability to install up to 9 fans, and also supports liquid cooling systems with radiators up to 360 mm in size. For ease of assembly, the case has removable dust filters and sufficient space for cable management.

In our review we present you with a power supply Deepcool PX1200G 1200W. Deepcool PX1200G 1200W has a power of 1200 watts, 80 Plus Gold certification, which guarantees a high level of energy efficiency of up to 92%. It is equipped with a modular cable system for easy cable management and minimizing clutter in the case. The power supply supports protective functions such as OVP (overvoltage protection), SCP (short circuit protection) and OCP (overcurrent protection).

The power supply also supports the standard ATX 3.0, which is important for modern systems with high-performance components, such as the latest generation of graphics cards. The ATX 3.0 standard provides more stable power delivery, improved performance with peak loads, and support for the PCIe 5.0 slot, which is necessary for the latest graphics cards with high power requirements, such as the NVIDIA RTX 40-series. This makes Deepcool PX1200G the optimal choice for gamers and professionals who require reliable and efficient power for their powerful systems.

We will also consider Deepcool LT720, liquid cooling system with a 360 mm radiator. Deepcool LT720 has three 120 mm fans with addressable ARGB lighting, providing effective cooling and a stylish appearance. The cooler supports Intel LGA1700 and AMD AM5 platforms, making it compatible with most modern processors.

NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS

In our review we present you with the motherboard ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi. ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi includes 4 DDR5 DIMM modules with a maximum capacity of up to 64 gigabytes and a frequency of up to 6400 MHz. For the file subsystem, the motherboard supports 3 M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0 x4 slots and 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. You can directly view the testing of this motherboard on our website.

In our review we present you with motherboards ASUS Z790-A GAMING DDR4. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of processors. Intel.

This time the company's top video card is participating in our test. ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 GPU and features 7680 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory. Test this video card on our website.

This time the company's top video card is participating in our test. ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT OC Edition 20 GB.. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 2500 MHz and has 20 gigabytes of video memory.

NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY GIGABYTE

In our review we present you with the motherboard Gigabyte X670E AORUS PRO X. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of processors. AMD.
Its testing on our website.

NEW, SUPPLIED FOR TEST BY KINGSTON

In our review we used an external SSD Kingston XS2000 4TB. This drive demonstrated impressive read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s, allowing it to easily handle the testing of 12 of the best games of 2024. Thanks to its huge storage capacity, we were able to record all the necessary game files, test data, and additional materials. At the same time, after all the tests, the SSD had 2.21TB of free space left, which emphasizes its high capacity.

In our review we used RAM: 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade, 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade,32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade, 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade и 32 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade.

In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 48GB 7200MHz.

In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-8000 48 GB Limited Edition.

In our review, for the full variety of our test benches, we use SSD drives Kingston KC600 256GB 2.5" SATAIII 3D NAND TLC и SSD drive Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 , which are an ideal choice for use when there are a large number of components.

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

Remedy Studio has released a major update 1.2.8 for the PC version of Alan Wake 2, which brings significant graphics and performance improvements, especially for owners of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. The main changes are related to the implementation of the latest technologies DLSS-4 и RTX Mega Geometry, as well as ray tracing optimization.

One of the key improvements was support for DLSS 4 technology, which uses a new artificial intelligence model. Transformer AIThis model improves the work DLSS Super Resolution и DLSS Ray Reconstruction, providing a sharper picture at a lower performance cost. All GeForce RTX series GPUs support these technologies, which makes the game accessible to owners of even older cards. However, the maximum effect is achieved on the latest models. As part of the update, Remedy added a new AI model designed to generate DLSS frames. This allowed to increase the frame rate without degrading the image quality. While DLSS frame generation was previously limited to certain series of video cards, the technology is now available on RTX 4000 and RTX 5000 video cards.

Special attention is paid to multi-frame generation of DLSS (Multi Frame Generation), which was introduced in the update. This feature allows you to render several additional frames based on existing ones, which significantly improves image smoothness. Owners of RTX 5000 series graphics cards can use a new mode in which rendering is performed taking into account three or four additional frames, instead of one, as before. Thus, the game becomes even smoother even under maximum graphics settings and high system load. Different DLSS frame generation modes are now available for RTX 4000 and RTX 5000 series graphics cards. In particular, the RTX 4000 has an X2 mode, and the RTX 5000 has X3 and X4 modes. This gives users flexibility in adjusting performance, allowing you to balance between image quality and high frame rates.

In addition to the improvements to DLSS technology, Alan Wake 2 introduces one of the most significant graphical innovations: RTX Mega GeometryThis feature is automatically enabled on all video cards. NVIDIA RTX and works exclusively with active ray tracing. Its main task is to improve the load on the processor and graphics processor, as well as optimize the use of video memory. As a result, ray tracing becomes more efficient, the quality of shadows increases, and the lighting in the game becomes more realistic. RTX Mega Geometry automatically accelerates the work of ray tracing mechanisms responsible for constructing bounding volume hierarchies (BVH). These structures are important for calculating lighting, reflections and shadows in real time. The improved BVH system allows the game to update the scene geometry every frame, reducing visual artifacts and increasing the detail of objects. At the same time, the technology works exclusively on NVIDIA video cards, since it uses specialized ray tracing algorithms developed by the company.

Update 1.2.8 also added a new ray tracing quality level Ultra. This mode expands the graphics capabilities by adding full refractions, transparent reflections and improved indirect lighting. This makes the game even more cinematic, creating a photorealistic picture with deep lighting effects. However, for correct operation Ultra ray tracing requires an activated feature DLSS Ray Reconstruction, as it is the one that reduces the noise and artifacts that occur during full ray tracing rendering. If DLSS Ray Reconstruction is disabled, the setting Ultra Ray tracing becomes unavailable.

Additionally, the game now features the ability to fine-tune vertical synchronization (V-Sync). Players can now choose between full and half refresh rates, which is especially useful for those looking to minimize frame tearing and improve gameplay stability. This change is especially relevant for owners of monitors with a variable refresh rate (VRR), as it allows you to adjust the smoothness of the image according to your preferences.

Update 1.2.8 was one of the most significant for Alan Wake 2. The introduction of cutting-edge NVIDIA technologies such as DLSS-4, RTX Mega Geometry and DLSS multi-frame generation, gave gamers the opportunity to significantly improve performance without compromising image quality. This was especially true for users of powerful RTX 5000 series graphics cards, who now have access to unique graphics modes. As a result, Alan Wake 2 has cemented its status as one of the most technologically advanced games, capable of demonstrating cutting-edge technologies in the field of rendering and ray tracing.

TEST PART

Test configuration
test stands	ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PROAX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore
Sponsored video cards	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G
Multimedia equipment	16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL40 Kingston Fury Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 8000 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Kingston XS2000 4TB SSD Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH Power supply unit Deepcool PX1200G 1200W
Software configuration
Operating system	Windows 11 24H2
Graphics driver	Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 572.16 WHQL
Monitoring programs	MSI Afterburner

All video cards were tested at maximum graphics quality using MSI Afterburner. The purpose of the test is to determine how video cards from different manufacturers behave under the same conditions. Below is a video of a test segment from the game:

Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings.

We tested the 1.2.8 update only on NVIDIA GeForce RTX series graphics cards, as DLSS 4 and RTX Mega Geometry technologies, as well as Ultra RT is not supported on AMD Radeon. We also did not test models with 8 GB of video memory, as this amount is not enough for correct operation of ray tracing and new graphics features.

TEST GPU

In the video card test, the default resolution is 1920x1080; other resolutions are added and removed manually. You can also remove and add any positions of video cards. You can also select any of our test processors from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given video card tests (by default, the most productive solution is selected). The test is carried out on the most powerful CPU in this game and is scaled to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.

Alan Wake 2 RTX Mega Geometry test GPU

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When resolved 1920x1080:

Average FPS (25 frames): Reached GeForce RTX 3080 level on video cards.
Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the GeForce RTX 3080 level.
Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with GeForce graphics cards RTX 4090.

When resolved 2560x1440:

Average FPS (25 frames): Achieved on GeForce RTX 4070s level graphics cards.
Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the GeForce RTX 4080 level.
Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with GeForce graphics cards RTX 4090 + FG 2X.

When resolved 3840x2160:

Average FPS (25 frames): Achieved on GeForce RTX 4070 Ti + FG 2X level graphics cards.
Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the GeForce RTX 4080 + FG 2X level.
Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with GeForce graphics cards RTX 4090 + FG 2X + DLSS.

VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION

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Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on the results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with separate screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with various anti-aliasing settings. By default, the graph displays the most current solutions. Other video cards are added and removed from the chart at the request of the reader.

Alan Wake 2 RTX Mega Geometry VRAM Test

GEFORCE RTX 4090 24 GB

13344

10766

9585

GEFORCE RTX 4080 16GB

12861

10159

8943

GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB

11587

9625

8366

GameGPU

- 3840x2160, Mbyte

- 2560x1440, Mbyte

- 1920x1080, Mbyte

Resolution 1920x1080:

Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB

Resolution 2560x1440:

Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB

Resolution 3840x2160:

Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB
Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB
Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB

RAM TEST

The test was carried out on the basic configuration of Core i 9 13900K with 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz pre-installed memory. All used RAM was taken as an indicator. The RAM test on the entire system was carried out on various video cards without launching third-party applications (browsers, etc.). In the graphics, you can add and remove any resolutions and video cards as desired.

Alan Wake 2 RTX Mega Geometry RAM test