Horizon Forbidden v. 1.1.47.0: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Horizon Forbidden West with patch 1.1 at the highest graphics settings, on video cards from the GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. Also, during the tests we conducted, we appreciated the improved performance of the game.
| 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 |
Horizon Forbidden West is supported on Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for Horizon Forbidden West is DX12 .
| Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition 1.1.47.0 |
In the latest update to Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, the developers have introduced a number of significant improvements and fixes, with a particular focus on optimizations and bug fixes. Among the most notable changes are the ability to remap the TAB key and the addition of options to customize the interface on ultrawide monitors.
Highlights of the update include the correct operation of the TAB key remapping feature, which significantly improves usability. Also, a feature has been added to scale the interface for widescreen screens, allowing players to better adapt the gameplay to their preferences.
The developers paid special attention to optimizing and stabilizing the game. Thanks to this, players can now enjoy a smoother and more stable gaming experience. The addition of difficulty settings improved the game experience, allowing players to customize the game to their skill level.
An important improvement is that Shieldwing is more responsive when using a mouse and keyboard, providing more precise and comfortable control. Fixing graphical distortions on waterfalls when using DLSS Frame Generation significantly improved the visual experience of the game.
Addressing lighting issues in Tenakth settlements and fixing graphical issues related to HDR are also part of the update, making the game world more realistic and immersive. Additionally, vibration settings for DualSense controllers are now saved between gaming sessions, improving the user experience.
The developers also paid attention to the interface, moving HDR settings to the display menu and adding an option to turn off banding in cinematic scenes for ultra-wide screens, allowing players to customize the visual display to suit their preferences.
Overall, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition 1.1.47.0 update brings a lot of improvements that greatly improve the gaming experience. Thanks to active feedback from the community and the efforts of the Nixxes and Guerrilla teams, the game continues to evolve, offering players an even better and richer gaming experience.
| 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 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore |
| Sponsored video cards |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT 20G Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC |
| 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 552.12 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.3.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at resolutions of 1920x1080 , 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition GPU/CPU test
| 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 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 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 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 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070 solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 .
| 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
At a resolution of 1920x1080, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 10 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.
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 3300 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 5 3600 or Core i 7 10700 level can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
GameGPU
The game can load up to 24 streams. Uses up to 16 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 a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 13 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 14 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 13 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 14 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 13 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 12 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 14 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 13 gigabytes.