HELLDIVERS 2 - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have completed testing HELLDIVERS 2 at the highest graphics settings, on video cards from the GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. Also, in the course of our tests, we evaluated the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore is a motherboard specially designed for high-end gaming enthusiasts. Its unique configuration makes it an ideal overclocking tool. Thanks to the powerful power supply and excellent cooling, the board is capable of overclocking the latest 14th generation Intel Core processors to 6 GHz and above. In addition, the optimized layout of DDR5 slots allows for much better timings and RAM frequencies than on standard boards with four DIMM slots.
You can directly view the testing of this motherboard on our website.
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 cards 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.
This time the company's new video card is participating in our test. ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 OC. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 3000 MHz and has 24 gigabytes of video memory.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY DEEPCOOL |
This time our test involves a case from the company DeepCool CH510WH is a sleek and minimalist mid-tower case with excellent component compatibility and extensive cooling support for a truly versatile build.
Also in our test this time we have a premium class SVO. DeepCool LS720WH for processors. DeepCool LS720 WH provides maximum cooling efficiency and low noise levels, as well as a sophisticated design.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY GIGABYTE |
In our review we present you with motherboards GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX. 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. Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC. Its testing on our website.
This time the company's top video card is participating in our test. AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 3000 MHz and has 24 gigabytes of video memory. Its testing on our website.
| NEW, SUPPLIED FOR TEST BY KINGSTON |
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..
| 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 |
HELLDIVERS 2 supported by Windows10/11.
Priority and main graphics API for HELLDIVERS 2 is DX12.
| GAME ENGINE |
Graphics: Visual feast
Helldivers 2 sets a new benchmark for visual fidelity while catering to a wide range of players with varying hardware capabilities. For those looking to enjoy the game at 1080p 60 FPS on medium settings, the game is playable on hardware as modest as an Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with a GeForce GTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT. Players looking to push the visual experience to 1440p at 60FPS on high settings will need slightly more powerful hardware, such as a Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with a GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800. For the ultimate visual spectacle at 4K resolution, Helldivers 2 recommends high-end video cards like the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or Radeon RX 7900 XTX, demonstrating the game's ability to push the limits of current hardware for a visually stunning experience.
Game Engine: Heart of Helldivers 2
While specific details of the game engine that Helldivers 2 runs on are not explicitly mentioned, the game’s technical requirements and visual output point to a highly optimized and powerful engine at its core. The ability to scale across multiple resolutions and hardware configurations suggests a flexible and robust engine capable of rendering complex scenes, dynamic lighting, and detailed textures. The engine likely supports advanced graphics features such as real-time ray tracing and high dynamic range (HDR) imaging to meet the high specifications recommended for the game at 4K. Seamless multiplayer experiences, strategic gameplay elements, and the implementation of armor system mechanics further hint at the engine’s sophisticated physics and networking capabilities, ensuring a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
Conclusion
Helldivers 2 is not just a sequel, but a significant step up in terms of gameplay, graphics, and technical prowess. With its scalable graphics options, the game is accessible to a wide audience while still offering a visually rich experience for those with high-end gaming rigs. While details of the core game engine remain scarce, it is clear that it supports this wide range of capabilities, making Helldivers 2 a technical marvel.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Minimum graphics settings reduce detail and disable many graphical effects to improve performance, while maximum settings enable all available effects and provide the highest level of detail and quality.
| 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 |
| Sponsorship video cards |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC |
| Multimedia equipment |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 power supply 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@7600 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 10 21H2/ Windows 11(Alder Lake) |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 551.23 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.40.02.03 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings. The game has a 60 frame lock, but is disabled by enabling vertical sync in the game and disabling it in the drivers.
| GPU TEST |
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.
- Ultra
When resolved 1920x1080 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6700 or GeForce RTX 2080.
When resolved 1920x1080 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3070.
When resolved 3840x2160 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2070s. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 2080. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.
| 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 schedule at the request of the reader.
- Ultra
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 6 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabyte.
When resolved 3840x2160 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 7 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabyte .
| CPU TEST |
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.
- Ultra
When using video cards NVIDIA processors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second will be able to provide solutions at the level Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100.
When using video cards AMDprocessors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second will be able to provide solutions at the level Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100.
- Ultra
The game can load up to 16 streams. Uses up to 12 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.
- Ultra
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 11 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 12 ggigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte, with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 11 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabyte .
When resolved 3840x2160 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 11 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabyte .
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