Fallout 4 Next Gen Update: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Fallout 4 Next Gen Update 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 |
Fallout 4 is supported on Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for Fallout 4 is DX11 .
| Fallout 4 Next Gen Update |
With the latest Fallout 4 update, Bethesda is not only reviving a beloved classic, but also bringing it into a new generation of gaming technology, offering both longtime fans and new players a refreshed and enriched experience. This extensive update breathes new life into Commonwealth's post-apocalyptic exploration, introducing cutting-edge features, exciting new content, and important technical improvements.
Rich Gameplay
The update focuses on significant improvements to game mechanics and graphics, adapted to the latest console technology. The introduction of native apps for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series is a key improvement, with two different modes designed to suit different player preferences. Performance mode targets a smooth 60 FPS at 4K resolution, optimizing speed and responsiveness, while quality mode, although capped at 30 FPS, impresses with ultra-high settings and unparalleled visual appeal, especially when connected to a 120Hz display, where the frame rate increases to 40 FPS
Exciting new content
The Fallout 4 Next Gen update isn't just about technical improvements; it also expands the game's universe with engaging new quests and stories that deepen the lore and challenge players with new enemies and allies. "Halloween Workshop" adds a seasonal dimension, inviting players to explore themed decorations and costumes that deepen immersion in the game environment.
Creation Club integration
The update fully integrates Creation Club content, offering players nine free items, including new armor, weapon skins, and the eerily festive "Halloween Workshop." This integration not only rewards players, but also improves continuity and depth of gameplay, allowing for a more personalized and enriched gaming experience.
Technical improvements
In addition to content and graphics, the update fixes many previous bugs and compatibility issues. From fixing game-specific save issues to improving the user interface for non-Latin alphabets, Bethesda is showing a commitment to improving the user experience and stability of the game. These fixes provide smoother gameplay, fewer interruptions, and a more inclusive experience for global audiences.
Future Prospects and Community Engagement
Bethesda's commitment to community feedback is evident in the detailed attention to both major and minor issues reported by players. This renewal symbolizes more than just modernization; it is a renewed promise of support from the game's community, a promise of continued support and improvements.
In conclusion, the Fallout 4 Next Gen update is a testament to Bethesda's commitment to evolving with technological advances while respecting the narrative depth and expansive world-building for which the Fallout series is so revered. The update not only improves the visual and mechanical aspects of the game, but also enriches the player experience with immersive new content and a wide range of improvements. Whether you're returning to the Commonwealth or experiencing its wonders for the first time, Fallout 4 Next Gen offers a compelling invitation to explore the ruins of the old world in the new light of the next generation.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
While there are noticeable differences in the Next Gen Update, it doesn't quite live up to being a true next-gen upgrade.
| 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 powerful CPU in this game and is scaled to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.
Fallout 4
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 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 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 Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6700 or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti solutions .
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
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 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 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 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 Ti 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
Fallout 4
At a resolution of 1920x1080, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 3 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 3 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 3 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 3 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 4 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 5 gigabytes .
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
At a resolution of 1920x1080, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 3 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 3 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 4 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 4 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 4 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 5 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.
Fallout 4
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 .
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
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 8 threads. Uses up to 4 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
Fallout 4
At a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes .
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
At a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabytes .
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