Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the release version of Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition 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 MSI |
Our test now includes MSI GEFORCE RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24 GB.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.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
In our review we present you the motherboardASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi. 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 motherboards ASUS Z790-A GAMING DDR4. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of IntelIntel processors.
This time our test involves the company's top video cardASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 GPU and is equipped with 7680 CUDA cores and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Test this video card on our website.
This time our test includes the company's top video cardASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT OC Edition 20 GB.< a i=3>. 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 our test involves the company's new video cardASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 OC. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 3000 MHz and has 24 gigabytes of video memory.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY DEEPCOOL |
This time our test includes a case from the company DeepCool CH510 WH - this is an elegant and minimalistic case, mid-tower format with excellent compatibility components and extensive cooling power support for a truly versatile build.
Also participating in our test this time is a premium class CBODeepCool LS720 WH 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 motherboards GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X AX. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of IntelIntel processors.
This time our test includes the company's top video cardGigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC. Its testing on our website.
This time our test involves the company's top video card 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. It is tested on our website.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY KINGSTON |
In our review we used RAM: 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade, 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade i 32 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade. And for gaming tests we use an externalKingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1 TB..
| 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 |
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition is supported on all Windows.
The priority and main graphics API for Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition is DX9.
| GAME ENGINE |
The game was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles in April 2008 and for Windows in December of the same year. The game received critical acclaim upon release, particularly for its story and open world design. GTA IV set industry sales records, earning $310 million on its first day and $500 million in its first week. It is considered one of the most significant games of the seventh generation of video games and one of the best games of all time, winning Game of the Year awards. from several gaming publications. By 2013, the game had sold over 25 million copies.
The game takes place in Liberty City, based on New York City, and features a richly detailed open world. Players control Niko Bellic, a war veteran from Eastern Europe, through various missions and explorations. Game mechanics include a third-person perspective, melee attacks, the use of firearms, vehicle navigation, and an innovative cover system for combat. Players can also experience moral choices that impact the story.
A Windows port released later in 2008 received universal acclaim for its improved graphics and additional features such as a video editor and custom radio station. However, it was criticized for its demanding system requirements and was considered inferior to the console versions in some aspects.
GTA IV set industry sales records at launch, earning $310 million on its first day. It was praised for its story, open world design and combat system, and won several Game of the Year awards. Online multiplayer, which allowed up to 32 players to roam the map, was discontinued on Windows in 2020.
| .,DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PRO AX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X AX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi |
| Sponsored video cards |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS TUF GamingRadeon RX 7900 XT 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 KingstonFURY Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 KingstonFURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200@7600 CL36 KingstonFURY 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 546.33 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.12.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at resolutions 3840x2160 and 7680x4320 at ultra graphics quality settings, scaling upscales were not used.
| GPU TEST |
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.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 showed an average FPS of 25 frames. A minimum FPS of no less than 25 frames can be provided by video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be achieved with solutions like Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
At a resolution of 7680x4320, video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 showed an average FPS of 25 frames. A minimum FPS of no less than 25 frames can be provided by video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2060. Comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be achieved with solutions like Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA at resolutions 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with different 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.
GameGPU
At resolution 3840x2160 video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 2.5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 2.5 gigabytes, with 16 gigabytes gigabytes 2.5 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 2.5 gigabytes.
At resolution 7680x4320 video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes, with 16 gigabytes gigabytes 6 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabytes.
| 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.
1920x1080
When using video cards NVIDIA processors showed an acceptable figure of at least 25 frames per second Core i 3 10100 or Ryzen 3 3100, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second can be provided by solutions of the Core i 3 10100 or orCore i 5 11600.
When using video cardsAMDprocessors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second . Core i 9 11900K or Ryzen 5 5600, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second can be provided by solutions of the level of Core i 3 10100 or Ryzen 3 3100.
7680x4320
When using video cards NVIDIA processors showed an acceptable figure of at least 25 frames per second Core i 3 10100 or Ryzen 3 3300, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second can be provided by solutions of the Core i 3 10100 or or Core i 5 11600.
When using video cards AMD processors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second .Core i 9 11900 or Ryzen 5 5600.
GameGPU
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 for 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.
GameGPU
At resolution 3840x21600 RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes, with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes .
With a resolution 7680x4320 RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 9 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes, with 16 gigabytes gigabytes 9 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes.
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