S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have tested S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, in anticipation of the release S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, at maximum graphics settings with GeForce RTX and Radeon RX series video cards. The performance and quality of the game's graphics were also assessed during the tests.
| 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. And for game tests we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1TB.
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.
| THE GRAFICAL PART |
This subsection of our review highlights the main graphical aspects of this game. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphic settings and the quality of development of the main visual aspects.
| Supported OS and Graphics API |
STALKER: Call of Pripyat supports operating systems Windows XP, Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows Vista SP1, and also uses the DirectX 8, DirectX 9, and DirectX 11 graphics APIs at maximum settings to achieve the highest level of graphical quality. This allows the game to offer both basic graphics for less powerful systems, and improved visual effects and dynamic lighting for more powerful PCs. DirectX 11 provides significantly improved graphics quality, adding dynamic lighting and shadows, as well as highly detailed textures and effects, which makes the game world more realistic and atmospheric.
System requirements STALKER: Call of Pripyat
Minimum system requirements:
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) / Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz / AMD XP 2200+
- Video Card: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible (nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600)
- RAM: 768 MB
- Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0 Compatible
- Hard disk space: 6 GB free space
Recommended system requirements:
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista (SP1)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+
- Video Card: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible (nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT)
- Memory: 2 GB
- Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0 Compatible
- Hard disk space: 10 GB free space
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
"STALKER: Call of Pripyat" is the third game in the STALKER series, developed by the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World and released in 2009. The game is a direct sequel to "STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl" and completes the original trilogy. Development began shortly after the release of "STALKER: Clear Sky", with the goal of correcting the mistakes of the previous parts and offering players a more stable and high-quality product.
The main idea was to create a game that would combine the best elements of the previous parts and offer new opportunities. The development team paid special attention to the community's feedback, striving to improve the plot, gameplay and technical component. The plot of "Call of Pripyat" is focused on the investigation of the failure of the military operation "Fairway", the goal of which was to establish control over the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after opening the way to the center of the Zone.
The main character is Major Alexander Degtyarev, an SBU agent who was introduced into the Zone under the cover of a stalker. This allowed players to look at events from a new perspective and immerse themselves more deeply in the game world. The developers expanded and deepened the storyline, adding many side quests and non-linear developments.
One of the priorities was to improve the stability and performance of the game. The team optimized the X-Ray Engine 1.6 game engine, eliminating many bugs and problems typical of the previous parts. Changes were made to the artificial intelligence system, weapon balance and economy, which made the gameplay more balanced and exciting.
The developers also added new locations that were previously unavailable in the series. The main action zones were Pripyat, Zaton and Yanov. These locations were carefully designed, based on real places and provided players with the opportunity to explore new territories with unique anomalies and dangers.
During the development process, the team collaborated with the modding community and fans of the series. Players' suggestions and wishes were taken into account, which had a positive effect on the final product. The game went through beta testing stages, which allowed many errors to be identified and corrected before release.
"STALKER: Call of Pripyat" was released on October 2, 2009 in the CIS and later in other regions. The game received positive reviews from critics and players, who noted the improvements in stability, depth of the plot and atmosphere. The commercial success of the game strengthened GSC Game World's position in the market and confirmed the audience's interest in the series.
After the release, the developers continued to support the game, releasing patches and updates that further improved performance and fixed remaining bugs. "Call of Pripyat" became an important milestone for the STALKER series, cementing its cult status and influencing the further development of the genre.
| GRAPHICS |
In "STALKER: Call of Pripyat" the graphics component has been improved, although it has not undergone any radical changes compared to the previous part. Using the updated X-Ray Engine 1.6, the developers focused on optimization and detailing to provide a more stable and pleasant visual part without excessively increasing the system requirements.
New lighting and shadow technologies were introduced, shader effects and textures were improved. Particular attention was paid to the detailing of the environment. New locations, such as the flooded city of Pripyat, the Zaton industrial zone and the Yanov station, were created with a high degree of realism and atmosphere. The developers used real photographs and materials to recreate the locations, which added authenticity to the game.
The dynamic weather and time of day system was improved, which affected not only the visuals but also the gameplay. Weather conditions could affect visibility, NPC behavior, and the dangers the player faced. For example, nighttime forays became more risky due to reduced visibility and mutant activity.
Character and mutant models have been updated, new types of enemies and anomalies have been added. Animations have become smoother and more realistic, which has improved the overall impression of interaction with the surrounding world. Weapons and equipment have received more detailed models and textures, which has pleased fans of the genre.
Optimization of the graphics engine allowed players to enjoy improved graphics without a significant decrease in performance. The game was more stable and required fewer resources, which allowed for a wider audience and made the game available on a wider range of hardware.
While the graphics weren't revolutionary for their time, the combination of optimizations and improvements allowed for a deep and atmospheric visual experience. Call of Pripyat was praised for its dark and immersive atmosphere, which became a hallmark of the STALKER series.
| GAME ENGINE |
For "STALKER: Call of Pripyat" the updated game engine X-Ray Engine 1.6 was used. The developers focused on improving the stability, performance and functionality of the engine, based on the experience of previous projects. The goal was to provide players with a high-quality gaming experience without the technical problems typical of the earlier parts of the series.
One of the key improvements was the optimization of the engine code. Many bugs and errors that caused crashes and unstable game operation were eliminated. This allowed to reduce the number of technical problems and provide a smoother gameplay. The engine began to use system resources better, which had a positive effect on performance.
The NPC AI system was improved. Characters began to act more logically and realistically, interacting better with the environment and the player. This improved combat encounters and the overall feeling of interacting with the game world. Enemies could use tactics, cover, and work as a team.
The physics engine also received updates. Ballistics models, object interactions, and anomaly behavior were improved. New types of anomalies and artifacts required the player to study and adapt, which added depth to the gameplay.
The engine supported DirectX 9 and 10, providing compatibility with various systems and allowing players to choose optimal graphics settings. This expanded the audience and made the game more accessible to users with different hardware configurations.
Modding support was maintained and even expanded. The developers provided tools and documentation that allowed the community to create their own modifications and add-ons. This extended the life of the game and contributed to the development of an active fan community.
In general, the updated X-Ray Engine 1.6 has become more reliable and functional. It allowed to implement all the developers' intended ideas and ensure a high level of game quality. "STALKER: Call of Pripyat" has become an example of how experience and work on errors can lead to the creation of a stable and successful project.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
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Minimum settings: At minimum settings, the game uses DirectX 8 and older graphics technologies. Texture and lighting quality are significantly simplified, allowing the game to run stably on older systems. Lighting and shadows in the game are static, visual effects are simplified, and there is significantly less detail in the textures of the environment and characters. Players may notice sharper shadow edges and less saturated color palettes.
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Maximum settings with DirectX 11: At maximum settings using DirectX 11, the game's graphical quality is significantly improved. Realistic dynamic shadows, highly detailed textures, and global illumination effects are added, which significantly increases the atmosphere of the game world. DirectX 11 support allows the game to demonstrate spectacular effects such as more realistic reflections on surfaces, soft transitions of light and shadow, and advanced post-processing effects. These improvements make each scene of the game more cinematic and atmospheric, which is especially important for the feeling of anxiety and danger in the world of STALKER
| 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 |
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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
Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH Power supply unit Deepcool PX1200G 1200W |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 24H2 |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 566.14 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.10.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160 and 7680x4320 with maximum graphics quality settings.
| 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 video card positions. 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 (the most productive solution is selected by default). The test is carried out on the most productive in this game CPU and scales to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.
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When resolved 1920x1080:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
When resolved 7680x4320:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 2080.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 7800 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with Radeon-level video cards RX 7900 XTX.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
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.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 2 GB
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 3 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 3 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 3 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 3 GB
Resolution 7680x4320:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
| TEST CPU |
Testing was carried out at a resolution of 1920x1080. In the processor test, you can remove or add any processor positions. You can also select any tested video card from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given processor test results (by default, the most productive solution from NVIDIA is selected). Testing takes place on the most powerful NVIDIA and AMD video cards and scales to low-end models.
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When using NVIDIA video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3300
- Intel Core i3-10100
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3300
- Intel Core i3-10100
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Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 3 streams.
- Optimal loading: Uses up to 2 threads as efficiently as possible.
| 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.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
Resolution 7680x4320:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB of RAM
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