Dragon Age: The Veilguard - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have updated the tests Dragon Age: The Veilguard, using the new driver AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.19.05, specially adapted for this game. The test has been compared to the current driver version to show the differences in performance and compatibility with the latest Radeon RX graphics cards. Subscribe to our Telegram-channel GameGPU and you will be among the first to know about the release of tests of new games!
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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.
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.
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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 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 |
Dragon Age: The Veilguard supports 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11, and uses DirectX 12 as the primary graphics API to provide high quality graphics.
System Requirements Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X*
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: NVIDIA GTX 970/1650 / AMD Radeon R9 290X
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 100 GB
- Additionally: SSD preferred, HDD supported; AMD processors on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X*
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 100 GB
- Additionally: SSD required; AMD processors on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
Dragon Age: The Veilguard — This is the fourth game in the famous series Dragon Age, developed by the studio BioWare and published Electronic ArtsThe project was originally known as Dragon Age: Dread Wolf, which referred to an elven character Solasu and his nickname "Dread Wolf". However, in June 2024, the game was renamed to The Veilguard, to emphasize that the focus is on the team of heroes and their role in the story, and not solely on the antagonist. The game was developed over several years, with numerous changes in concept and approach, in order to create the most rich and engaging story for fans of the series.
The events of the game take place ten years after the events Dragon Age: Inquisition, and the plot revolves around Sol's attempts to break the magical barrier - The veil, which separates the world of the living from the magical world of spirits and demons. The plot centers on a group of heroes who must unite to confront a powerful elven god and prevent the destruction of the Veil. This group consists of eight "unexpected heroes" who must fight to save the world. Thedasa. The personal motivations of each character play an important role in the story, making their interactions multi-layered and exciting.
The development included major changes in the process of creating the game. In 2023, the studio BioWare faced the dismissal of a number of employees, which was accompanied by lawsuits. Despite this, the team continued to work on the project, adapting the concept and focusing on new aspects of the game. The original ideas were refined, and as a result, the game became even deeper and more emotional than originally planned. BioWare sought to convey a story in which players could feel a personal connection with the characters and influence the development of events depending on their decisions. The main goal was to create a story where a group of heroes, despite their differences and past mistakes, unite for the common good. In this aspect, the developers were inspired by the best traditions of the fantasy genre, where friendship and cooperation become the key to defeating evil.
Development The Veilguard was developed using a new engine, which allowed for a more detailed world and improved animation. The team spent a lot of time working on the details of the environment to create the atmosphere of the ancient and magical Tevinter, one of the oldest human states in the world of Thedas. The main location of the game was the capital of Tevinter, Minrathus, which players will explore in a chaotic environment. Minrathous is depicted as a vast and ancient place full of secrets, dangers, and history, which gives the game a unique atmosphere. The developers aimed to convey the characteristics of Tevinter, such as social stratification, magical power, and conflicts between different factions. These elements make the story more complex and rich, and the world itself is alive and changing.
| GRAPHICS |
Graphic component Dragon Age: The Veilguard represents a significant step up from previous games in the series. The game is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5and Xbox Series X | S with the support 4K resolution and advanced lighting and shadow technologies. This allowed to create even more picturesque and detailed scenes that convey the richness and magical nature of the world of Thedas. One of the key features of the graphics is the use of dynamic lighting, which makes every moment of the game more atmospheric and rich. The change of time of day, weather conditions and magical effects were worked out in detail to create the feeling of a real fantasy world.
The developers decided to make a world The Veilguard brighter and more colorful, which contrasts with the dark and harsh palette of the previous parts. This change emphasized the difference between the destroyed world and the hope that the heroes bring, and added new accents to the visual perception. Visual effects related to magic have also been significantly improved. For example, magic spells now create impressive particle effects that leave traces in the air and interact with the environment, which makes combat and magical actions especially exciting.
Players will be able to explore Minrathus, the capital of Tevinter, which is not only the cultural but also the magical center of this state. Changing weather conditions such as rain, fog and sunny days add depth to the visuals and emphasize the diversity and liveliness of the city. The streets of Minrathous are filled with details, from the architectural features of buildings decorated with ancient symbols to small details such as leaves blowing in the wind. This creates the impression that the city lives its own life, regardless of the player's actions. The developers aimed to make each street, each house and each square unique, adding many visual details that will help players better understand the world they are in.
Much attention was also paid to character animation. Using the capabilities of the new engine, the developers achieved smooth and realistic character movements, which help to better convey their emotions and reactions to events. Facial animations have become much more elaborate, which allows characters to express a wide range of emotions. This feature is especially important in dialogue scenes and cutscenes, where emotional connection with the characters plays a key role. Magical creatures and demons penetrating the Veil have also received significant improvements in animation, which makes their appearance even more impressive and terrifying.
| GAME ENGINE |
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is developed using the engine Frostbite, which enables the implementation of the latest graphics and gaming technologies. This engine provides the ability to create large-scale and complex game worlds with a deep level of interaction. Frostbite is used not only to create beautiful graphics, but also to implement complex game mechanics that make the gameplay more exciting.
One of the key features of the game is an expanded character creation system, where the player can customize the appearance, choose the race, class and specialization of their hero. The main character of the game is called Hands, and while players can rename it, the developers left it as a tentative name, similar to how it was in Baldur's Gate 3 with the character Tav. The character creation system provides players with extensive customization options, including a choice of four voice acting options, allowing them to add personality and uniqueness to their character.
The game mechanics have also undergone significant changes. Instead of the tactical combat system that was emphasized in previous parts, The Veilguard offers more action-oriented gameplay, with an emphasis on controlling a party of three heroes at a time. This makes battles more dynamic and intense. Players will be able to choose combinations of heroes in their team, using their unique abilities and features to effectively counter enemies and cope with various challenges. Magic abilities, the use of weapons, as well as interaction with the environment - all this has become more elaborate, which makes combat scenes even more exciting.
Much attention was paid to the interaction of characters within the group. The developers wanted to make each hero feel like an individual, with their own unique goals, fears, and desires. This is reflected not only in dialogues and interactions, but also in combat, where each character can display their own special traits. For example, some heroes can comment on the actions of other group members or react to certain events, which adds depth and dynamics to the interaction. Players will not only have to fight enemies, but also strengthen relationships within the group, which will affect the plot and the outcome of various situations.
One of the key features The Veilguard is the presence of a non-linear plot, where the player's choices matter and can change the course of events. Players will have to make decisions that affect relationships with other characters, open or close certain paths, and even change the ending of the game. Such mechanics make each playthrough unique and add a high level of replayability. All these elements, together with the Frostbite engine and improved interaction system, make Dragon Age: The Veilguard one of the most ambitious games in the series, providing players with an exciting and varied experience.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Ray tracing in Dragon Age: The Veilguard provides a significant improvement in the quality of lighting, shadows and reflections. Scenes with dynamic light sources look more realistic - light rays pass through objects, creating natural shadows with soft transitions. Transparent and mirrored surfaces, such as lakes and glass, display detailed and accurate reflections of the environment. Global illumination is also significantly improved, adding depth and realism to each scene. The shadow system becomes dynamic and adapts to changing lighting conditions, which is especially noticeable during the transition from day to night.
No ray tracing
With ray tracing disabled, the graphics remain impressive, but some effects become less complex and detailed. Lighting is based on traditional rendering methods, and reflections are replaced by pre-made maps, which makes them less accurate. Shadows have sharper edges and are less detailed, which is noticeable on complex surfaces and textures. Reflections on water surfaces and glass appear less detailed, and dynamic shadows from moving objects are simplified. However, this approach allows for a significant increase in game performance and maintains a stable frame rate even on systems with average specifications, making the game more accessible to a wider audience.
| 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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| 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 566.03 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.10.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum quality settings without upscaling.
We have updated the tests Dragon Age: The Veilguard with the new AMD Software driver: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.19.05, adapted for the game, and compared it with the current version of the driver - the results are mixed.
| 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
- Ultra + RT
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 6750 or GeForce RTX 2080 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 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti level.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti level.
Ray Tracing
When resolved 1920x1080:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Achieved on Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 level graphics cards.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards like Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 4070.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Achieved on Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 level graphics cards.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with Radeon-level video cards RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 4080.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Achieved on Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 level graphics cards.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE or GeForce RTX 3080 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the GeForce RTX 4090 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
- Ultra + RT
GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 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
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 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
Resolution 3840x2160:
- 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 9 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
Ray Tracing
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 9 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 10 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 10 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 12 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 13 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
- Ultra + RT
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 5 12600
- Intel Core i3-12100
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 5 3600
- Intel Core i3-10100
Ray Tracing
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 5 7600
- Intel Core i5-12600
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 5 5600
- Intel Core i5-11600
- Ultra + RT
Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 24 streams.
- Optimal loading: Uses up to 16 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
- Ultra + RT
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 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 16GB 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 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
Ray Tracing
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 21 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 27 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
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