Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Palytest: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We performed the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Palytest 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 |
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is supported by Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
Development history of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
**Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown** is the latest game in the long-running Test Drive series of arcade racing simulators. The game is a revival of the classic series and is being developed by Kylotonn, also known as KT Racing, who previously worked on the WRC series and the Isle of Man TT games. The development of the new project began with the ambition to revive and improve the concept of "MMO racing" in a modern graphical environment.
Early in development, the studio determined that the key to success would be to recreate the sense of freedom and endless possibilities that characterized previous games in the series. To this end, the development team decided to significantly expand the game world by adding more real-life locations and car brands. In addition, an important aspect was the improvement of multiplayer interaction so that players could easily connect and compete with each other in real time.
To attract attention to the game, Kylotonn emphasized community participation in development. The developers actively communicated with fans through social networks and forums, collecting feedback and suggestions, which helped shape the final product in accordance with fan expectations. In addition, the studio used the experience of its previous racing games to integrate improved physics and realistic car behavior.
The release of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown was announced with high hopes, and Kylotonn studio was keen to ensure that the game met modern standards of quality and gaming experience. This was an important step for the further development of the series and racing games in general.
Graphics Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
The graphics in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown have been designed to provide players with one of the most beautiful and realistic visual representations of the racing world. Kylotonn used cutting-edge graphics technology to create detailed cars, beautiful landscapes and dynamically changing weather conditions.
One of the most significant improvements was the detailing of the cars. Each model has been carefully detailed, including reflections, realistic body and interior textures, and faithfully reproduced engine and chassis parts. This added a sense of real presence and depth to the cars.
Landscapes and the environment have also received significant attention. The developers have recreated large-scale and diverse
terrains, from urban jungles to scenic coastal roads. Particular attention was paid to lighting: a dynamic lighting system allows you to create natural transitions between day and night, as well as change weather conditions in real time, which affects the gameplay.
Visual effects such as water splashes, ray tracing and surface micro-details are designed to enhance the sense of reality and immersion in the game. These elements not only enhance the visual experience, but also influence racing tactics and strategy as track conditions change depending on the weather.
Game engine Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Development of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown was carried out based on an improved version of the game engine that Kylotonn developed for its previous projects, including the games in the WRC series. This engine has been tailored to support large open worlds, challenging weather conditions, and highly detailed vehicles and environments.
One of the key aspects of the engine is its ability to handle long distances and high speed without losing performance. This is especially important in a racing game, where quick decisions and reactions to changes in the environment can determine the outcome of the competition.
The engine also supports advanced multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to seamlessly jump in and out of games while sharing the same co-op world. This creates a dynamic and interactive gaming community where players can compete, collaborate, or simply explore the world together.
Additionally, the engine is optimized to run on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation and Xbox, providing stable and consistent performance across all supported devices. This versatility and adaptability are key to the successful release of modern video games like Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
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| 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 552.22 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.
| 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 productive 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 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070 solutions .
At a resolution of 1920x1080, 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 6700 or GeForce RTX 2080 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6900 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by GeForce RTX 4090 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 6 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 7 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 7 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 11 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 10 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 7600 or Core i 9 10900 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 7600 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 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 a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 10 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 11 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 10 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 11 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 10 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 11 gigabytes .
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