Village from THE WITCHER 4 on Unreal Engine 5 Demo - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
Demonstration «Medieval Village" on Unreal Engine 5 shows what it might look like The Witcher 4Realistic graphics, atmospheric lighting and settlement details create an impressive picture of the possibilities of next-generation technology.
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| Medieval Village on Unreal Engine 5 |
The tech demo "Slavic Village" created by Scans Factory studio has attracted the attention of players and developers with its high level of detail and realism. This demo, running on the engine Unreal Engine 5, immerses the viewer in the atmosphere of a medieval Slavic settlement and can be perceived as an example of what the world of the future game The Witcher 4 may visually become. Let's take a closer look at the demo, focusing on its elements and technical aspects.
First of all, it is worth noting the overall level of graphics. The developers from Scans Factory used the capabilities of the engine Unreal Engine 5to achieve a realistic representation of the environment. Wooden huts with thatched roofs, uneven wooden fences and carts covered in moss and dirt look alive and believable. Each object in the environment is so detailed that it seems as if it was created based on real photographs. Natural elements such as thick grass overgrown with weeds, trees with irregular branches and sunlight breaking through the foliage enhance the effect of presence.
What's particularly notable is how the demo handles materials and textures. The wood on the facades of the houses looks old, darkened in places by time and dampness. The stone elements are covered in cracks and moss, creating a sense of desolation and realism. This level of detail is achieved thanks to Nanite technology, which allows for millions of polygons to be used in a single scene without sacrificing performance. This is especially important for future games, where players expect deep immersion in the world around them.
The lighting in the demo also deserves a special mention. Engine Unreal Engine 5.4 uses the Lumen global illumination system, which allows for realistic light behavior. Light is softly diffused inside the wooden huts, creating a warm atmosphere. Outside, the sun floods the village, highlighting the surface textures. In the evening, the scene takes on a dark and mysterious look thanks to dynamic lighting changes. This approach not only improves the graphics, but also sets a certain mood, which is especially important for games where the visual component plays a key role.
The demo also shows how the engine handles weather effects. In one of the demo fragments, you can see how the village is shrouded in a light fog, adding to the mystery. The fog smoothly envelops objects, not hiding them completely, but only emphasizing the depth of the scene. The effect of rain that seeps through the trees is also done with a high degree of realism: drops of water leave traces on wooden surfaces, and small puddles collect in the lowlands.
The demo's audio enhances the visual experience. The developers used ambient sound to create the feeling of a living world: you can hear the wind, the creaking of boards as the camera moves along wooden huts, and the soft rustling of leaves. These elements create the illusion of presence, which is especially important for open-world games like The Witcher.
The creators of the demo themselves note that their work was inspired not only by Slavic culture, but also by games like The Witcher and The Elder Scrolls. The location recreates the atmosphere of a secluded settlement that could be located in the vastness of the world of The Witcher. At the same time, there is no feeling of artificiality or stereotype: each element of the scene fits organically into the overall landscape.
Beyond the visuals, Slavic Village shows potential for using its elements in future game projects. The developers suggest downloading and using the assets of this demo in your own projects, be it games, VR programs, or even short films. The set includes models of buildings, natural objects, and textures, which can greatly simplify the creation of photorealistic scenes.
One interesting feature is how the demo manages to convey atmosphere. The dark and mysterious look of the settlement, where time seems to have stopped, evokes associations with dark tales. This style is ideal for games that focus on mysticism, adventure, or folklore. For The Witcher 4, this aesthetic could be a key element in emphasizing the connection with previous parts of the series.
When viewed in the context of The Witcher 4's development, it's clear that technologies like these could dramatically change the game's visuals. Unreal Engine 5 provides tools to create deeper, more detailed open worlds than were possible with the REDengine, opening up new possibilities for storytelling and player interaction with the environment.
The Slavic Village demo shows how technology can be used to create a world that is not only beautiful but also interactive. For example, elements such as destructible objects or dynamic weather changes can add depth to a game. If CD Projekt RED integrates such technology into The Witcher 4, players will be able to explore a world that is constantly changing and reacting to their actions.
| TEST PART |
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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 ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G |
| 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 Kingston XS2000 4TB SSD 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 566.36 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.12.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings.
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| 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.
- Cinematic
- Cinematic + TSR Quality
CINEMATIC
When resolved 1920x1080:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Adeon GeForce RTX 4080.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached GeForce RTX 4090 level on video cards.
CINEMATIC TSR Quality
When resolved 1920x1080:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 3070.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Adeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the GeForce RTX 4090 level.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6900 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6900 XT or GeForce RTX 4090.
| 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.
- Cinematic
GameGPU
CINEMATIC
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 8 GB
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 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 9 GB
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 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 14 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.
- Cinematic
- Cinematic + TSR Quality
CINEMATIC TSR Quality
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 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Cinematic + TSR Quality
Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 12 streams.
- Optimal loading: 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.
- Cinematic
GameGPU
CINEMATIC
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 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 7 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB of RAM
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