Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have tested Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores at the highest graphics settings, using video cards from the latest GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. During the tests, we also compared the performance and quality of graphic display when using native resolution and various upscaling technologies.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ARTLINE |
Now participating in our test Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC, provided by the company ARTLINE.The ARTLINE company is known for its wide range of computer equipment, including more than 5000 computer models - from basic workstations to high-performance custom PCs.
Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, operates at a frequency of 2750 MHz, has 16384 stream processors and 24 gigabytes of video memory.
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU, ATX 3.0 compliant, features a 16-pin PCIe connector that supports up to 600W, ideal for PCIe Gen 5.0 graphics cards. This power supply is 80 Plus Gold certified, ensuring high efficiency. It comes with a variety of cable types, including a special 16-pin PCIe cable and others necessary to connect system components.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY AMD |
Our test now includes AMD Ryzen 5 8600G и AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. Their integrated graphics solutions go beyond what was previously thought possible with integrated graphics, offering quality and performance sufficient for today's games and multimedia applications.
Our review is available here
| 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.
This time the company's new video card is participating in our test. ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 OC.
| 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.
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.
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.
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, 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 |
Horizon Forbidden West supported by Windows10/11.
Priority and main graphics API for Horizon Forbidden West is DX12.
| GAME ENGINE |
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores represents not just an addition to the famous game, but also a significant step forward in terms of graphical innovation. This addition significantly improves the visual experience by leveraging advanced capabilities of the existing Decima engine developed by Guerrilla Games.
Enhancing Clouds and Skyscapes
One of the notable innovations in Burning Shores is an improved cloud display system. Clouds are now shaped using 3D voxel technology, allowing them to dynamically react to light and morph, creating a more realistic and impressive visual effect. These changes are especially noticeable when flying, where the player can observe vast and detailed clouds covering the sky over long distances.
Increased detail of terrain and water surfaces
The game also shows significant improvements in geometry and texture detail. The new area, called Fleet's End, offers an impressive level of detail, visible in both the architecture and natural landscapes. Improvements have also been made to water surfaces, thanks to more powerful processing of water physics, which allows water to behave more naturally and realistically.
Performance improvements and optimizations
In terms of performance, Burning Shores places an emphasis on optimization and efficiency. Despite the increased visual complexity, the developers managed to ensure stable game performance, minimizing delays and increasing the smoothness of the image. This provides not only a beautiful picture, but also a comfortable game without unwanted interruptions.
In general, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores demonstrated how technological improvements can transform the gaming experience, making it more immersive and visually exciting. Improvements in cloud rendering, scene detail, and performance open up new horizons for future projects in the video game industry.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
As we notice, in some aspects, the graphics enhancement in games does not reach the ideal quality, which leads to deterioration of the image. DLSS technology does a particularly good job, which significantly improves overall image clarity, although, as we can see, the quality of textures in the smoke leaves much to be desired compared to the original resolution. FSR performs worse than allx, generating many artifacts. Intel XeSS technology performs better than FSR, but also faces the problem of artifacts.
In the first screenshot, it is noticeable that when generating frames, foliage and water merge into one fuzzy texture, which makes the image somewhat cloudy. In the second screenshot, a “ghost flower” effect appears - an image of an element that theoretically should not be present in this scene.
In the case of the game"Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores" It is better to give preference to using native resolution instead of using upscaling and frame generation technologies. Using native resolution provides a clearer and more accurate picture, making the gameplay more rich and enjoyable to perceive.
| 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@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 552.12 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.3.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 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.
- Very high
- Very High + Frame Generation
When resolved 1920x1080 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level 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 6650 XT or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
When resolved 1920x1080 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070.
When resolved 3840x2160 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080.
Frame Generation
When resolved 1920x1080 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the levelGeForce RTX 4060 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
When resolved 1920x1080 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the levelGeForce RTX 4060 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions GeForce RTX 4070.
When resolved 3840x2160 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the levelGeForce RTX 4060 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
| 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.
- Very high
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 11 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 11 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 11 gigabyte.
When resolved 3840x2160 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 12 gigabyte .
| 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.
- Very high
- Very High + Frame Generation
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 5 5600 or Core i 9 11900.
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 5 5600 or Core i 9 11900.
Frame Generation
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.
- Very high
The game can load up to 24 streams. 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.
- Very high
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 15 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 ggigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 11 gigabyte, with 24 gigabytes 12 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 15 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 12 gigabyte .
When resolved 3840x2160 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 16 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 12 gigabyte .
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