Starfield - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Starfield at the highest graphics settings, on video cards from the GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. Also, during the tests we conducted, we assessed the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
In our review we present you with motherboards ASUS Z790-R 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 20GB.. 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 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 MSI |
Now participating in our test MSI GEFORCE RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24GB. This video card is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, operates at a frequency of 2750 MHz, has 16384 stream processors and 24 gigabytes of video memory.
This time the company's top video card is participating in our test. MSI GEFORCE RTX 4080 GAMING X TRIO 16 GB, kindly provided to us by the company MSI. This video card is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, operates at a frequency of 2750 MHz, has 9728 stream processors and 16 gigabytes of video memory.
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 |
Starfield supported Windows10/11.
The priority and main graphics API for Starfield is DX12.
GAME |
Starfield is a new sci-fi project that brings the ideas and dreams of space lovers into a gaming format. Bethesda Game Studios, known for its deep and interactive worlds, presents a game that they say will be "closer to the 'hardcore RPG'."
The world of Starfield and its features
Mechanics and gameplay: The main emphasis is on choice and individuality. A character may have a different backstory, which affects how they interact with the game world. This adds complexity and depth to interactions with NPCs and factions.
First and third person modes allow players to choose how they see and interact with the world around them. This mechanic has already earned recognition in games such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
In Starfield, players can immerse themselves in the main storyline or spend dozens of hours exploring planets, completing side quests, building ships, or modifying weapons.
Plot: The plot is based on the 24th century. The main character is a member of Constellation, an organization of space explorers. This faction will play a key role in the narrative, and the player's relationship with them may change depending on their actions.
Creation Engine 2 and technological innovations
One of the key aspects of Starfield's development was the use of Creation Engine 2. This is a redesigned version of the engine that gave birth to projects such as Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Advantages of the new engine: With Creation Engine 2, players are offered enhanced graphics, realistic lighting, detailed physics and animation. This engine allows the game to reach new horizons in terms of visual quality and game mechanics.
Development and path to release
The path to creating Starfield began a long time ago. At E2016 in 3, Todd Howard announced two major projects. One of them is Starfield, which would be a new direction for the studio, expanding the boundaries of the RPG genre.
The process of creating the game took more than 10 years, which shows how much effort and resources were invested in the project. The original release date was set for November 11, 2022, but was subsequently pushed back to September 6, 2023.
Conclusion
Starfield promises to be a true masterpiece in the RPG genre. The creators of the game paid special attention to detail, the depth of the plot and the mechanics of interaction with the game world. Players will experience an exciting journey through space, where every decision matters and every choice determines their path.
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.
FSR 2.0 is an image scaling technology that uses temporal scaling algorithms. Unlike FSR 1.0, which only relies on data from a single frame, FSR 2.0 analyzes information from the current and previous frames of the game. This allows for higher image quality, but makes it more difficult to integrate the technology into games compared to the previous version.
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 |
Sponsored video cards |
MSI GEFORCE RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24GB 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 537.13 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.8.2 |
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 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.
- Custom (Upscaling Off)
- Ultra
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 6600 or GeForce RTX 2080. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutionsRadeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
When resolved 2560x1440 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 3060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2080s. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
When resolved 3840x2160 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070. A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided level video cards Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 4090.
ULTRA (FSR on)
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 6600 or GeForce RTX 2070. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutionsRadeon RX 6750 or GeForce RTX 3080.
When resolved 2560x1440 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 3060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2070s. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
When resolved 3840x2160 an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2080. A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided level video cards Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2080s. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080.
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.
- Custom (Upscaling Off)
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 5 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 6 gigabyte .
When resolved 3840x2160 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 7 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.
- Custom (Upscaling Off)
- 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 5 3600 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 .
- Custom (Upscaling Off)
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.
- Custom (Upscaling Off)
- Ultra
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 13 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 13 ggigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte, with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 13 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 13 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabyte .
When resolved 3840x2160 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 13 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 13 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 13 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabyte .
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