Baldur's Gate 3 Release Version: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC INFORMATION ON THE GAME |
We tested the release version of Baldur's Gate 3 at the highest graphics settings, on video cards from the GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. Also, in the course of our tests, we evaluated the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
| NEW PRODUCTS FROM ASUS FOR TESTING |
In our review, we bring you the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX motherboards . We use this motherboard as a stand for testing new generations of Intel processors .
This time, the top-end graphics card from ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC participates in our test . The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 GPU and features 7680 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory. Test of this video card on our website.
| NEWS PROVIDED FOR TESTING BY DEEPCOOL |
In our test this time, DeepCool's CH510 WH case is an elegant and minimalist mid-tower case with excellent component compatibility and wide cooling power support for a truly versatile build.
Also in our test this time, the premium CBO DeepCool LS720 WH for processors participates. DeepCool LS720 WH provides maximum cooling performance and low noise levels, as well as a sophisticated design.
| NEW PRODUCTS FROM MSI FOR TESTING |
The MSI GEFORCE RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24 GB is now participating in our test .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
In our review, we present you MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK motherboards . These motherboards are used by us as stands for testing new generations of Intel processors . Its testing is on our website.
In our test this time, the top-end video card from MSI GEFORCE RTX 4080 SUPRIM X 16 GB is participating . This video card is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, operates at a frequency of 2750 MHz, has 9728 stream processors and 16 gigabytes of video memory.
| NEW PROVIDED FOR TESTING BY GIGABYTE |
In our review, we bring you the GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X AX motherboards . These motherboards are used by us as stands for testing new generations of Intel processors .
This time, the top-end video card from Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC participates in our test . Its testing on our site.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY KINGSTON |
The RAM we used in our review was 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade , 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade , 32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade and 3 2 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade . And for gaming tests, we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1 TB ..
| THE GRAFICAL PART |
In this subsection of our review, the main graphical aspects of this game are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphics settings and the quality of the development of the main visual aspects.
| SUPPORTED OC AND GRAPHICS API |
Baldur's Gate 3 is supported on Windows 10/11.
The priority and primary graphics API for Baldur's Gate 3 is DX11/Vulkan .
| A GAME |
Origin and influence
Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) have been an important part of the gaming industry since its inception. However, until the advent of Baldur's Gate in 1998, many CRPGs were limited by technology and could not fully capture the depth and complexity of tabletop RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).
Baldur's Gate changed all that by presenting players with a deeply-engineered world where their actions and decisions mattered and had consequences. It was the epitome of what makes D&D special, and the game was praised by players and critics alike.
Baldur's Gate II and its legacy
The success of Baldur's Gate led to the release of a sequel, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, in 2000. It was one of the most anticipated sequels in the history of the gaming industry, and lived up to those expectations by offering an even deeper world and more complex characters.
What's more, Baldur's Gate II demonstrated that CRPGs can be more than just games, they can also be a storytelling tool. Some of the plot twists and characters in Baldur's Gate II are still cited as the best examples in the gaming industry.
Series break
After the release of Baldur's Gate II and its expansion, Throne of Bhaal, in 2001, BioWare moved on to other titles, including the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series. There have been several attempts to revive the series, but none have been able to match the success of the original games.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Larian Studios
As a result, in 2019, it became known that Larian Studios began work on Baldur's Gate 3. The studio has already made a name for itself in the CRPG genre with its games Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin II, which have been praised for their innovation and attention to detail.
With Baldur's Gate 3, Larian promised to bring the series back to its roots, while also introducing new ideas and mechanics. This announcement generated a lot of interest and high expectations from fans of the original games.
Development and early access
In 2020, Baldur's Gate 3 was released into Early Access, allowing Larian to get feedback from players and refine the game before its full release. During this period, the developers actively collaborated with the community, making fixes and improvements based on player feedback.
Technical features
Baldur's Gate 3 was created using the Divinity 4.0 game engine. This engine is an improved version of the Divinity: Original Sin II engine, and supports detailed interaction with the environment, many options for passing, freedom of choice and decisions for players, as well as unique elements based on the rules of D&D.
Divinity Engine 4.0 is a powerful and flexible engine that supports a large number of different features such as:
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Graphics: Baldur's Gate 3 uses 3D graphics that look very nice and detailed.
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Physics: The engine supports physics, which allows players to interact with the environment, move objects, create various structures, and use the environment in battles.
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Artificial intelligence: the engine has an advanced artificial intelligence system that controls the behavior of enemies and allies. The game features a variety of races and classes, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
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Multiplayer Mode: The engine allows you to play Baldur's Gate 3 in cooperative mode, which means that you can play together with friends and solve problems together, fight monsters and explore the world.
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Modding: The engine supports modding, which means that players can create their own modifications of the game by adding new items, characters, locations, etc.
Overall, the Divinity Engine 4.0 provides players with ample opportunities to interact with the game world and with each other, creating a unique experience playing Baldur's Gate 3.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
While the graphic style of Baldur's Gate 3 may seem a bit dated compared to some other modern titles, we feel that the graphics quality of this game is high and up to par with modern gaming standards. In addition, great attention is paid to the detailing of the surrounding world and the creation of an atmosphere, which makes the game even more attractive for players.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| test stands |
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 |
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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 536.67 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.7.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at resolutions of 1920x1080 , 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 at maximum graphics quality settings.
So far, we have had to return RDNA 3 cards to our partners for their own activities. The 7900 XT will return to the tests approximately at the beginning of next week, and the 7900 XTX in a few weeks.
| GPU TEST |
In the test of video cards, 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.
DirectX 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 level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 solutions .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, 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 level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, 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 level Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 . . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080 solutions .
Vulkan
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 level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 solutions .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, 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 level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 solutions .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, 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 level Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 3060 . . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080 solutions .
| VIDEO RAM CONSUMPTION |
Testing of the video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the MSI Afterburner program. The results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA at resolutions of 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with various anti-aliasing settings were taken as the indicator. By default, the graph displays the most up-to-date solutions. Other graphics cards are added and removed from the chart at the reader's request.
GameGPU
DirectX 11
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , the consumption of video memory for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 3 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 4 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 4 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 4 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 4 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 4 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , 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 .
Vulkan
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 4 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 4 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 4 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 6 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 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 16 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 and add any positions of the processors. You can also select any tested video card from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the results of processor tests (by default, the most productive solution from NVIDIA is selected). Testing takes place on the most productive NVIDIA and AMD video cards and scales up to lower models.
DirectX 11
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 Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 solutions 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 Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 solutions can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
Vulkan
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 Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 solutions 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 Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 solutions can provide an FPS rate of at least 60 frames per second .
GameGPU
The game can already load up to 12 threads. Uses 8 threads as efficiently as possible.
| RAM TEST |
The test was conducted on the base configuration Core i 9 13900K with 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz pre-installed memory. All used RAM was taken as an indicator. The RAM test on the entire system was carried out on various video cards without running extraneous applications (browsers, etc.). In the graphics, you can add and remove any resolutions and video cards as desired.
- Max DX 11
- Max Vulkan
GameGPU
DirectX 11
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
Vulkan
At a resolution of 1920x1080 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes with 24 gigabytes 9 gigabytes.
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