Forza Motorsport test Ray Traced Global Illumination
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the game Forza Motorsport with an emphasis on use Ray Traced Global Illumination. For the analysis of performance and graphics quality, we used GeForce RTX and Radeon RX video cards. During the tests, we assessed how the patch affects the visual perception and performance of the game.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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 |
Forza Motorsport supports the Windows 10 (version 19041 or higher) and offers smooth gaming experience thanks to the use of modern graphics technology. The game is optimized to run on various systems, but for the best experience it is recommended to install on SSD.
Forza Motorsport System Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 10 (version 19041 or higher)
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM: 8 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GTX 1060, AMD RX 5500 XT or Intel Arc A380
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection
- Disk space: 130 GB
- Additional features: SSD is required.
Recommended requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 10 (version 19041 or higher)
- Processor: Intel i5-11600k or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti, AMD RX 6800 XT or Intel Arc A770
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection
- Disk space: 130 GB
- Additional features: SSD is required.
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
The development of a new part of the legendary Forza Motorsport series began immediately after the release of Forza Motorsport 7 in 2017. Turn 10 Studios, the studio developing the game, set an ambitious goal - to create a project that would not only continue the legacy of the franchise, but also become a benchmark for next-generation racing simulators. At the same time, the developers decided to reconsider the very approach to creating the game, choosing the path of a high-quality reboot, rather than another sequel.
The game was officially announced on July 23, 2020, at the Xbox Showcase event. From the first minutes, it was clear that Forza Motorsport would be a real revolution in the genre. The promise of real-time ray tracing, dynamic weather and time of day changes, as well as deep physics simulations attracted the attention of both fans of the series and motorsports enthusiasts. However, Turn 10 Studios' ambitions did not end there. The developers announced plans to closely collaborate with the community to take into account the wishes and criticism of players.
From the very beginning, the team paid great attention to detail. Every aspect of the game, from the tire wear model to the car damage system, was developed using real motorsport data and consultation with professional racers. This approach allowed Turn 10 Studios to create a project that is as close as possible to real racing conditions.
One of the key challenges for the team was creating new technologies that could handle processing huge amounts of data in real time. For example, ray tracing, which was first implemented in track racing, required significant computing power to ensure smooth and realistic images. To achieve this, Turn 10 Studios optimized the ForzaTech game engine, which allowed not only to maintain performance at 60 FPS, but also to ensure stable operation of the game on the Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms.
The approach to track design was also revisited during development. The team visited dozens of real-world race tracks, recording minute details including the condition of the asphalt, how light reflected at different times of day, and even the effect of temperature on tire grip. This data was incorporated into the game to ensure that each race felt unique.
Despite the scale of the project, the development was delayed. The game was originally planned for release in the spring of 2023, but the developers decided to postpone the release to October to perfect every detail. This postponement turned out to be justified, because the result exceeded the expectations of the players.
Forza Motorsport was released on October 10, 2023 and became available on platforms Windows and Xbox Series X|S. Since its release, the game has received a lot of positive reviews for its attention to detail, innovative approach and incredible level of realism. Many critics and players called it not just a continuation of the series, but a new chapter in the history of racing simulators.
| GRAPHICS |
The graphics of Forza Motorsport have become one of the most striking features of the project. Using the advanced ForzaTech engine, the developers have achieved a level of visual quality previously unattainable for racing simulators. The main focus is on realism, which permeates every detail - from the shine of the varnish on the car body to the smallest cracks in the asphalt.
One of the key innovations is ray tracing, which is used not only in the replay mode, but also directly during the races. This technology allows for incredibly realistic reflections and lighting. For example, cars passing by are reflected in the side mirrors and varnished surfaces of the body. The light of the headlights interacting with the wet road after rain creates the impression of complete immersion in the world of racing.
Dynamic day and weather changes add depth to the gameplay. Tracks can now look completely different depending on the conditions. Dawn at Le Mans bathes the track in a soft golden light, while night races at Spa-Francorchamps with rain and thick fog require the player to be extremely focused. Weather effects such as heavy rain or heat are not only visually impressive, but also affect the grip of the tires, adding strategy to the racing.
The car models in the game deserve a special mention. Each car, be it the legendary Ford GT or modern Ferrari racing cars, was recreated with incredible accuracy. The developers spent hundreds of hours studying every detail - from the structure of the interior to the specifics of the body materials. These are not just cars, but works of art that come to life on the screen.
The track environments are also impressive in their detail. Spectators in the stands, dynamic objects such as flags, and the smallest details of nature create the feeling of being present at a real racing event. Even background elements such as mountains or cityscapes look impressive thanks to the use of volumetric lighting technologies and highly detailed textures.
The effects of track and tire wear are another important detail. Over time, the asphalt on the track can become covered with dust, rubber, and tire marks, making each race unique. These changes are visible both visually and in the car's behavior on the track.
| GAME ENGINE |
Forza Motorsport is powered by the all-new ForzaTech engine, which has been completely rebuilt to deliver new levels of performance and visual fidelity. The engine is at the heart of the game, delivering smooth performance, detailed physics, and interactivity.
One of the main features of the engine is the implementation of complex physics of car behavior. The engine takes into account dozens of parameters, including the weight of the car, aerodynamic indicators, tire condition and even the temperature of the road surface. This allows each car to behave on the track uniquely, which emphasizes the strategic component of racing.
The damage system in Forza Motorsport has also been reworked. Damage is now not only visible visually, but also affects the performance of the car. For example, a dent in the body or a damaged wing can worsen the aerodynamics, which will lead to a decrease in speed or handling. This makes collisions more meaningful and adds realism.
The engine supports a complex tire simulation system that takes into account wear, heat, and interaction with different surfaces. For example, wet roads will reduce grip, and overheated tires will lose efficiency, requiring the player to carefully plan their speed stops and manage their speed.
Another key innovation was the addition of “animated track life.” This means that spectators, marshals, support vehicles, and other elements of the environment dynamically react to what is happening. For example, marshals wave flags, spectators perk up when the race leader approaches, and support vehicles move out in the event of an accident.
Engine optimizations allowed the game to run at 4K resolution and 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and PC. Even during intense scenes such as mass accidents or difficult weather conditions, the game remains smooth and stable.
| QUALITY |
Technological advancements in the gaming industry continue to amaze, and Forza Motorsport, with the recent addition of Ray-Traced Global Illumination (RTGI), is becoming a shining example of how cutting-edge graphics technology can transform visuals. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what RTGI is, how it's been implemented in Forza Motorsport, and how it's changing the way we experience the virtual racing world.
Ray-Traced Global Illumination is a modern method of global illumination based on ray tracing. Unlike traditional lighting, where light is calculated using simplified algorithms, RTGI models the physically correct behavior of light, taking into account reflections, scattering and absorption. The technology works in real time, analyzing millions of light rays, their interaction with the environment and back radiation.
Key features of RTGI:
- Dynamic interaction of light and objects. Light rays reflect correctly off surfaces, adding realism to shadows and lighting.
- Natural color rendition. The materials and textures of objects affect the shades of reflected light, creating more vivid scenes.
- Full global illumination. Illumination takes into account not only direct light, but also all its reflected components, filling scenes with detail and depth.
Forza Motorsport has always been known for its high-quality graphics, but the introduction of RTGI has taken the game's visuals to a new level. The technology covers several key elements, improving both the environment and the cars.
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Lighting of the routes Thanks to RTGI, each track has a realistic character. Light now spreads naturally, interacting with surfaces such as asphalt, curbs and landscape elements. This is especially noticeable in dynamic scenes, for example, when the time of day or weather conditions change.
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Realistic reflections Cars have always been the center of attention in Forza Motorsport, and RTGI brings out their beauty even more. Reflections on the bodywork now take into account the environment in great detail. For example, you can see the sky or opponents accurately reflected in the mirrors and on the polished surfaces of the cars.
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Global Environment Illumination The environment, including trees, buildings, and audience members, is now illuminated with multiple light sources. This adds depth to scenes and increases the sense of presence. Shadows smoothly transition from sharp to blurry, and colors become more saturated.
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Night racing RTGI really shines in night racing, where headlights, neon signs and city lights interact with surfaces to create a realistic atmosphere.
The Impact of RTGI on Game Perception
Ray-Traced Global Illumination doesn't just improve graphics — it changes the way you experience the game world. Here's how it works in Forza Motorsport:
- Visual depth. The tracks and cars look more alive and realistic. Every detail, from the glare on the hood to the shadows under the trees, creates a sense of presence.
- Dynamism. RTGI makes lighting effects fluid and natural. Cars no longer look “glued” to the track – they become part of the environment.
- Immersion. Players note that scenes with RTGI evoke more emotions, whether it's racing at sunset or night races on wet asphalt.
The addition of Ray-Traced Global Illumination to Forza Motorsport marks a major milestone in the development of visual technology for racing games. RTGI not only showcases the technical capabilities of modern graphics solutions, but also creates a unique gaming experience where every race becomes a cinematic adventure.
| 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 566.36 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.12.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings with RTGI.
| 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 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Adeon Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080S.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 level.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards like Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070S.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 3080.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with GeForce-level video cards RTX 4090.
| 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 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 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 3100
- Intel Core i5-10600
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 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
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Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 16 streams.
- Optimal loading: 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.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 18 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
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