Project CARS video review of APU
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Introduction |
We continue our series of APU video reviews, the purpose of which was to test the top integrated graphics solutions from AMD and Intel. The next game accepted for testing integrated graphics solutions was Project CARS.
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Game information |
Project CARS is a racing simulator from Slightly Mad Studios. Project CARS features a variety of game modes that allow you to compete in almost any type of motor sport, from go-kart racing to Formula 1. Project CARS features over a hundred authentic cars and dozens of real-life race tracks located in Milan, Wisconsin, Florence and others. In addition, Project CARS has an integrated level editor with extensive capabilities.
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APU test |
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Test configuration |
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Test stand |
Intel Core i7-4770K AMD A10-Series A10-7850K 8 Gb DDR3-2666 Kingston HyperX Predator MSI A88XM-E35 Asus Z87-A |
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Multimedia equipment |
Samsung 2333T LS23CMZKFZ
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Software configuration |
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Operating system |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
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Graphics driver |
Intel Iris and HD Graphics Driver for Windows 15.36.14.64.4080 AMD Catalyst 15.5 |
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Monitoring program |
MSI Afterburner v4.1 FRAPS |
Configurations were tested with MSI Afterburner. The purpose of the test is to determine how platforms from different manufacturers behave under the same conditions. The average and minimum FPS were taken as performance indicators. Below is a comparison video review:
Our configurations were tested at different screen sizes of 1280x800 with minimum, medium and high game graphics quality settings. The game is very demanding and these are the only acceptable settings for built-in solutions.
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Summary performance 1280x800 |
Testing at low quality settings 1280x800
Well, the only playable solutions were those with the minimum settings of the AMD 7850K and AMD 7600...
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Loading streams |
Loading of processor cores at low quality settings 1280x800 %
When using built-in graphics solutions, the game can support up to 8 computing threads.