Lords of the Fallen: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors 2023
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
As part of our annual graphics card performance testing in 2023, we will focus on analyzing gaming performance using the highest available graphics quality for each game. This year, Core VRAM and RAM tests, as well as upscales, will not be taken into account. Our goal is to identify the most powerful graphics cards and determine their hierarchical positions in the context of games in 2023. This will be a comprehensive gaming benchmark focused on assessing real-world performance under the most demanding gaming conditions.
We continue our annual review cycle, which will culminate in the final determination of the fastest and most optimal gaming solutions among video cards for games released in 2023. In this review we focus on testing Lords of the Fallen.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY MSI |
Our test now includes the MSI GEFORCE RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24 GB .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.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
In our review, we present to you the ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi motherboard . ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi includes 4 DDR5 DIMM modules with a maximum capacity of up to 64 gigabytes and a frequency of up to 6400 MHz. For the file subsystem, the motherboard supports 3 M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0 x4 slots and 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. You can directly view the testing of this motherboard on our website.
In our review, we present you ASUS Z790-A GAMING DDR4 motherboards . We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of Intel processors .
This time our test involves the top video card from ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC . The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 GPU and features 7680 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory. Test this video card on our website.
This time our test involves the company's top-end video card ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT OC Edition 20 GB . . This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 2500 MHz and has 20 gigabytes of video memory.
This time our test involves the new ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 OC video card . This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 3000 MHz and has 24 gigabytes of video memory.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY DEEPCOOL |
This time we're testing the case from DeepCool CH510 WH - it's an elegant and minimalistic mid-tower case with excellent component compatibility and wide cooling power support for a truly versatile build.
Also participating in our test this time is the premium-class DeepCool LS720 WH for processors. DeepCool LS720 WH provides maximum cooling efficiency and low noise levels, as well as a sophisticated design.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY GIGABYTE |
In our review, we present to you the GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X AX motherboards . We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of Intel processors .
This time our test involves the company's top-end video card Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC . Its testing on our website.
This time our test involves the company's top-end video card, AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 3000 MHz and has 24 gigabytes of video memory. Its testing on our website.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY KINGSTON |
In our review, we used RAM: 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade , 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade , 32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade, 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade and 32 GB DDR5 720 0 Kingston FURY Renegade . And for gaming tests we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1 TB ..
| 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 |
Lords of the Fallen is supported on Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for Lords of the Fallen is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
" Lords of the Fallen " is the long-awaited sequel to the popular role-playing game released in 2014. The game was released on October 13, 2023, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows. In this review we will look at the main aspects of the game and its development.
Game process:
Lords of the Fallen is an action role-playing game with a third-person perspective. It gives players the ability to use melee weapons and magic, with game mechanics and combat heavily inspired by the Souls series. However, in addition to single player play, the game also offers a full-fledged cooperative mode for completing the story campaign. This allows players to join forces and explore the massive game world together.
One of the interesting features of the game is the large-scale game world, which is twice as large as that of the previous part. The world consists of two kingdoms: Axiom - the kingdom of the living, and Umbral - the kingdom of the dead. Switching between them occurs with the help of a magic lantern, as well as after the death of the player. If the player dies in the Shadow Realm, he is reborn at the last save point, losing accumulated experience. The game features a system for creating your own save points using materials collected from monsters in the realm of Umbral.
In addition, players can customize their characters using the character editor and choose from thirteen playable classes, each with unique features.
Development:
Development of the sequel began in December 2014, when Tomasz Gop, executive producer of the original game, announced the project. However, during development, the game encountered some difficulties. Initially, the release was planned for 2017, but after the failure of another project of the publisher - Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, the team was cut, and the project moved to another studio - Defiant Studios. However, the collaboration with Defiant Studios also ended in failure, and in 2020 a new studio - Hexworks - took over development. They used the advanced Unreal Engine 5 to create the game.
The game was officially announced at Gamescom 2022, and since then it has gone through several changes, including a rename. The developers have expressed ambitious plans, aiming to create "Dark Souls 4.5" and set a new benchmark for the Soulsborne genre.
Development of the game took approximately four years and was completed remotely by more than 400 team members. The game supports DLSS and FSR technologies immediately at release. Among the game's features are 30 unique bosses, 194 types of weapons and shields, 76 spell catalysts, and 339 pieces of armor. The game will take about 30 hours to complete, and players will enjoy high replay value thanks to the New Game + mode, a variety of builds, 3 types of endings and many secrets.
Lords of the Fallen promises to provide players with a deep and rich world, rich in character customization options and exciting combat. Combining inspiration from Souls with its own unique concept, the game is sure to be an interesting experience for fans of the genre.
Unreal Engine 5:
Lords of the Fallen was created using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5. This engine is developed by Epic Games and is a powerful tool for creating next-generation games. Unreal Engine 5 offers improved graphics, supports DLSS and FSR technologies, which allows you to achieve high-quality visual effects and performance. Thanks to this engine,
" Lords of the Fallen " boasts impressive graphics, detailed environments and characters, as well as outstanding physics and lighting, creating an immersive gaming world. Unreal Engine 5 provides a high degree of realism and has the potential to create stunning visual effects.
This engine also has the tools to develop large and open worlds, which is obviously reflected in the large-scale world of Lords of the Fallen, presented in two different realms. The transition between these realms and the save system allow players to immerse themselves in diverse and exciting locations.
Unreal Engine 5 supports many technological innovations, including DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), allowing gamers to enjoy stunning graphics without sacrificing performance.
The overall impression of "Lords of the Fallen" is enhanced not only by the interesting gameplay and rich game mechanics, but also by the visual aspects made possible by the use of Unreal Engine 5.
In conclusion, Lords of the Fallen promises to offer an exciting experience for fans of the action/RPG genre, and the use of Unreal Engine 5 provides the game with stunning graphics and visual effects. With a variety of bosses, weapons, and other features, the game provides players with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an immersive world and create unique characters, making it an interesting option for anyone who wants to experience new adventures in a dark and exciting fantasy world.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 power supply 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL40 KingstonFURY Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 KingstonFURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200@7600 CL36 KingstonFURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| operating system | Windows 10 21H2/ Windows 11(Alder Lake) |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 546.33 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.12.1 |
| 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.
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 6650 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by the adeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 solutions .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the adeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the adeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 solutions.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 6950 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 level .
| 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 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 .
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