The Callisto Protocol test without Denuvo
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have completed testing The Callisto Protocol, with a patch that removes Denuvo, 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 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.
| 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.
This time our test involves the company's new video card Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER OC. Test this video card on our website.
| 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 |
The Callisto Protocol supported by Windows10/11.
Priority and main graphics API for The Callisto Protocol is DX12.
| GAME ENGINE |
"The Callisto Protocol" uses the Unreal Engine 4 game engine and impresses with its graphics in the survival and horror genre. The developers, Striking Distance Studios, used high-quality assets and modeled characters based on real actors to create next-gen graphics. The game supports DirectX 12 and ray tracing, offering stunning visual effects on powerful hardware.
During the development of the game there was a noticeable emphasis on creating an atmosphere of horror, with elements reminiscent of the series of games Dead Space. Among the creators were people who had previously worked on Dead Space, which explains the similarities in design and gameplay. The game offers a detailed, interactive story set against the backdrop of the mysterious world of Jupiter's moon, Callisto, using state-of-the-art lighting technology and the 3D audio systems of new gaming consoles.
However, despite technological advances, "The Callisto Protocol" faced criticism due to performance issues, especially on PC. Players were experiencing stuttering and frame rate issues that clouded the gaming experience. Developers have been working on fixes and updates to improve performance and gameplay.
Despite the impressive graphics, the game was plagued with performance issues, especially on PC, including stuttering and frame rate drops. Subsequently, the developers decided to remove the Denuvo anti-piracy system from the game, which had a positive effect on performance. Removing Denuvo is often associated with improved performance, as it can reduce CPU load and improve loading times, as confirmed by the community and critics.
| 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 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 551.86 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 with RT.
Our previous test with the same test segment
| 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.
- MaxRT
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 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6750 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 6700 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080.
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 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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.
- MaxRT
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 6 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabyte.
When resolved 3840x2160 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 8 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 9 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.
- MaxRT
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 7 10700.
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 7 5600 or Core i 7 10700.
- MaxRT
The game can load up to 12 streams. Uses up to 8 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.
- MaxRT
GameGPU
When resolved 1920x1080 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 14 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 16 ggigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabyte, with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560x1440 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 16 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 16 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabyte .
When resolved 3840x2160 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 16 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 16 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabyte .
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