Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the game Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown at maximum graphics settings with GeForce RTX and Radeon RX series video cards. During our tests, we also assessed the performance and quality of the graphics display of the game itself. Subscribe to our Telegram-channel GameGPU and you will be among the first to know about the release of tests of new games!
| 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.
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| 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.
In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 48GB 7200MHz. Her review is available at this link.
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 |
Supported OS and Graphics APIs
Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review supports modern operating systems:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Graphics APIs: There is no information about the supported API, but most likely the game supports modern DirectX versions.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB), AMD Radeon RX 480 (8 GB) or Intel Arc A380 (6 GB)
- Disk space: 50 GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD is a must, low graphics settings 1080p at 30 FPS with FSR 2 Ultra Performance
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6650 (8 GB)
- Disk space: 50 GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD is a must, medium graphics settings 1080p at 60 FPS with DLSS or FSR 2 Balanced.
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review — is the long-awaited continuation of the cult racing series Test Drive Unlimited, developed by the studio Kt racing with the support of the publisher nacon. After a long break of 12 years, the new part of the series attracted attention due to its open-world concept and unique approach to racing games. Development began back in late 2016, when Nacon acquired the rights to the brand. Test DriveThe main idea of the project was to create a racing game that combines scale, freedom of action and rich opportunities for car customization.
The main focus of the development was to immerse players in a world of luxury and racing, where cars become not only a means of transportation, but also a symbol of status. From the very beginning, the developers sought to preserve the spirit of the original game, which was known for its freedom and variety, but at the same time update it for the modern generation. One of the key decisions was the choice of races in Hong Kong, which provided a variety of conditions for city racing, winding roads and wide highways. The Hong Kong map in the game was recreated at a scale of 1:1, which added realism and scale to the game world. The developers also paid attention to creating a variety of biomes, from asphalt tracks to off-road.
The game went through several stages of development, including closed beta testing and demonstrations at major events such as Gamescom. In the early stages of the game, the development team faced criticism due to technical shortcomings and insufficient development of visual elements. However, after several significant improvements, KT Racing was able to present an updated version of the game, which brought higher quality graphics and improved car physics.
| GRAPHICS |
One of the main features Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review graphics have been significantly improved since the first presentations. Using the engine KT Engine, known from the WRC and TT Isle of Man series, allowed the developers to create realistic cars and detailed surrounding landscapes. Particular attention was paid to the car models, which were made taking into account the smallest details, including exact copies of real interiors and exteriors of cars. The game features more than 100 cars at the start, among which are luxury brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and many others.
The vast world of Hong Kong, with over 600 kilometers of roads, is one of the largest maps in racing games. The developers tried to recreate not only the famous cityscapes, but also introduce variety in the form of winding country roads and off-road tracks, which adds variety to the racing challenges. Hong Kong not only looks diverse, but also offers vertical tracks that allow players to climb multi-meter skyscrapers and descend onto off-road terrain.
The use of dynamic lighting and weather effects helped create the atmosphere of a living world. Rain, fog and changing time of day add new tactical elements to racing, where players have to adapt to changing road conditions. Detailed shadows, reflections and particle effects such as dust and dirt add realism and immerse the player in the racing process.
| GAME ENGINE |
Basis Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review became the engine KT Engine, which was previously used in rally racing games. However, for Solar Crown It has been significantly improved to match the open world features and the many interactions between cars, players and the environment. The engine supports a complex physics system that makes each car unique to drive. Cars now behave differently depending on track conditions, surface type and speed. The developers decided to focus on "heavy" control, where players will have to take into account the dynamics of the cars when braking and accelerating, especially on difficult sections of the track.
In addition, the game features a system of destruction and deformation of cars. Each accident or collision leaves traces on the body, which adds visual feedback and enhances immersion. Cars can be damaged not only externally, but also internally - the damage system affects the performance of the car, which adds a tactical component to the races.
The developers also put a lot of emphasis on car customization. Players can change both the appearance of cars and their characteristics. The upgrade system includes many parts, such as suspension, engines, wheels and other elements that can be adjusted to achieve the best results on different tracks. The ability to "feel" each car through test drives before buying gives players more freedom in choice and allows them to better evaluate the capabilities of a particular car.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Minimum settings
At minimum graphics settings Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review, players can expect a simplified image quality, which is reflected in less detailed textures and a reduced drawing distance of objects. The lighting in the game becomes basic, with minimal shadows and reflections. Objects in the frame appear smoother, and textures are less detailed. Distant objects may appear blurry, and the overall quality of the environment will be reduced. At the same time, such settings provide stable performance for those playing on systems with limited resources.
Maximum settings
At maximum graphics settings Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review reveals the full potential of its visual component. Textures become clearer and more saturated, displaying every small detail of the environment. Lighting and shadows look much more realistic, creating a sense of depth and dynamics. Distant objects are drawn clearly, without loss of quality. Visual effects, such as glare of the sun on the hood of a car, raindrops and shadows from buildings and trees, make the gameplay more immersive and atmospheric. Water, dust and other elements of the natural environment look realistic, which enhances the feeling of presence in the open world of the game.
Maximum settings provide visual richness, high detail and smooth gameplay, allowing you to fully enjoy the world Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review.
| 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC |
| Multimedia equipment |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Power supply ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU 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 Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 24H2 |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 561.09 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.8.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings without upscales.
| 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 (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 2080 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti level.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- 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 Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070 level.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti level.
| 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.
- Ultra
GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
Resolution 3840x2160:
- 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 9 GB
| 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 NVIDIA video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Intel Core i3-12100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 7 8700
- Intel Core i7-10700
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-12100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Intel Core i5-10600
- Ultra
Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 16 streams.
- Optimal loading: Maximally efficiently uses up to 12 threads.
| 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
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB of RAM
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