The Callisto Protocol: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors without Denuvo
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested The Callisto Protocol, with a patch that removes Denuvo, 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 |
The Callisto Protocol is supported by Windows 10/11.
The priority and primary graphics API for The Callisto Protocol is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
"The Callisto Protocol" uses the Unreal Engine 4 game engine and impresses with its graphics in the survival and horror genre. The developers, Striking Distance Studios, used high-quality assets and modeled characters based on real actors to create next-generation graphics. The game supports DirectX 12 and ray tracing, offering stunning visuals on powerful hardware.
The game's development had a strong emphasis on creating a horror atmosphere, with elements reminiscent of the Dead Space series. The creators included people who had previously worked on Dead Space, which explains the similarities in design and gameplay. The game offers a detailed, interactive story set against the backdrop of the mysterious world of Jupiter's moon, Callisto, using state-of-the-art lighting technology and the 3D audio systems of new gaming consoles.
However, despite its technological advancements, The Callisto Protocol has faced criticism due to performance issues, especially on PC. Players were experiencing stuttering and frame rate issues that clouded the gaming experience. The developers have been working on fixes and updates to improve performance and gameplay.
Despite the impressive graphics, the game was plagued with performance issues, especially on PC, including stuttering and frame rate drops. Subsequently, the developers decided to remove the Denuvo anti-piracy system from the game, which had a positive effect on performance. Removing Denuvo is often associated with improved performance, as it can reduce CPU load and improve loading times, as confirmed by the community and critics.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
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| Sponsored video cards |
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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 551.86 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 with RT .
Our previous test with the same test segment
| 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 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti solutions .
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080 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 2080 Ti level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 4080 solutions .
| 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 5 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 6 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 6 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 9 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 5 5600 or Core i 7 10700 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 5600 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 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
At a resolution of 1920x1080, the RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 14 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 16 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , the RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 16 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 16 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , the RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 16 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 16 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 15 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 16 gigabytes .