Outcast - A New Beginning: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the release Outcast - A New Beginning 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.
| 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 |
Outcast - A New Beginning is supported on Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for TOutcast - A New Beginning is DX11/12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
"Outcast - A New Beginning" is a visually impressive sequel to the 1999 cult game, developed on a heavily modified Unreal Engine 4. This choice of game engine allows the creators to significantly expand the capabilities and boundaries of the original game, bringing modern graphical and physical effects to the world already familiar to players Adelpha.
Unreal Engine 4 is known for its power and flexibility, giving developers the tools to create detailed and vibrant worlds with high-quality lighting, textures and effects. In "Outcast - A New Beginning", as in many other projects on UE4, special attention is paid not only to image quality, but also to physical models that make the game world more realistic and interactive.
However, despite all the advantages, using UE4 also entails certain technical difficulties. Some players have reported performance issues such as delays in loading shaders and camera shake when moving. These problems are related to the peculiarities of the engine and can be solved in the process of further optimization and updates of the game.
However, the use of Unreal Engine 4 in "Outcast - A New Beginning" allows the developers to not only recreate the beloved game world with improved graphics and new gameplay elements, but also add new mechanics to the game, such as using a jetpack to move around the world and in battle. This adds new dimensions to the game and makes the exploration process even more fun.
In conclusion, the use of Unreal Engine 4 in "Outcast - A New Beginning" demonstrates how modern technology can bring classic games to life while maintaining their unique style and atmosphere. Despite some technical challenges, the potential for creating a deep and engaging gaming experience is enormous.
In the release version of "Outcast - A New Beginning", the developers introduced shader caching, which was a significant improvement in terms of game optimization. Shader caching reduces latency when loading and switching scenes because most of the necessary shaders are pre-processed and stored in the cache. This greatly improves the smoothness and stability of gameplay, especially on machines with slower drives or less powerful GPUs.
In addition, support for DirectX 12 has been added, which also improves game performance on compatible systems. DirectX 12 allows you to use multi-core processors and graphics cards more efficiently, delivering higher frame rates and better visuals. These technologies combine to significantly improve the gaming experience, making Outcast - A New Beginning more accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
In-game graphics settings at minimum reduce the level of detail and disable various graphics functions to improve performance, while settings at maximum enable all possible effects, providing the highest quality and detail of the image.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
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| Multimedia equipment |
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| Software configuration |
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| operating system | Windows 10 21H2/ Windows 11(Alder Lake) |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 551.76 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.2.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at resolutions of 1920x1080 , 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings.
| 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.
DX 11
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 solutions .
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 3080 .
DX 12
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 solutions .
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6650 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 .
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA at resolutions of 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.
GameGPU
DX11
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 4 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 6 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabytes .
DX12
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 5 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 6 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 7 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 7 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.
DX11
When using NVIDIA video cards, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 processors showed an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second , and solutions at the Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i 5 10600 level can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
When using AM D video cards, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 processors showed an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second , and solutions at the Ryzen 7 5700 or Core i 5 11600 level can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
DX12
When using NVIDIA video cards, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 processors showed an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second , and solutions at the Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 level can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
When using AM D video cards, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 processors showed an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second , and solutions at the Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 level can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
GameGPU
The game can load up to 12 streams. Maximum efficiency uses up to 8 threads.
| 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
DX11
At a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 14 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 11 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 14 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 11 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 14 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 12 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes.
DX12
At a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 12 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 11 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 12 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 11 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 11 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 12 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 11 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 14 gigabytes.