Sandland: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Sandland 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 |
Sandland is supported by Windows 10/11.
The priority and primary graphics API for Sandland is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
Sandland game development history
Origin of ideas and start of the project
Sandland was developed by Bandai Namco and ILCA. This project is based on the manga "Sand Land" created by famous Japanese artist Akira Toriyama. The initiative to create the game came as part of a strategy to expand the media franchise, which included a manga, an animated series and, finally, a video game.
Development and problems
The development team included industry veterans who had previously worked on projects such as the One Piece games and the Pokemon remakes. Despite the team's experience, the project faced a number of challenges, including the high expectations of Toriyama's fans and technical limitations in recreating the manga's unique style in 3D space. However, the support of Toriyama himself, who was actively involved in the creative process, played a key role in overcoming these obstacles.
Launch and reception
Originally announced in 2023, the game was released in April 2024. It received mixed reviews, but many critics praised its fidelity to the source material and the quality of its gameplay.
Sandland graphics
Design and style
"Sandland" uses a cell shading style that is perfect for recreating the comic-like atmosphere of Toriyama's manga. The game's graphics feature a bright color palette and dynamic animations, which makes the game world lively and rich.
Technical implementation
The visual implementation of the game required the use of advanced technologies and close collaboration between designers and programmers. The developers focused on detailing the characters and the world, which allowed them to achieve a high level of visual appeal and depth of image.
Impact of graphics on gameplay
Sandland's high-quality graphics not only create an impressive visual style, but also enhance the gameplay experience, making action scenes exciting and emotionally rich.
Game engine Unreal Engine 4 and 5
Benefits of Unreal Engine 5
To develop "Sandland", the choice fell on Unreal Engine 5, the latest version of the popular game engine. This choice was driven by new features in UE5, including an improved Lumen lighting system and an innovative World Partition system that allows you to create more detailed and expansive game worlds without sacrificing performance .
Technical aspects and integration
Unreal Engine 5 allowed developers to use high-poly models and complex textures, making the world of Sandland look impressively realistic. The Nanite system, which can render billions of polygons in real time, has given developers the ability to create stunning visuals and detailed scenarios .
From UE4 to UE5: selection and migration
The transition from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 was a key decision that affected all aspects of development. UE5 provided additional tools and capabilities, especially in the areas of audio (MetaSounds) and animation (Control Rig), allowing for deeper and more immersive gaming experiences.
This transition also involved training and adaptation for the development team, as UE5 included new features and required a different approach to the design and programming of game mechanics. Despite initial difficulties, the results lived up to expectations, offering players a new level of interaction with the Sandland game world.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
In-game graphics settings at minimum reduce the level of detail and disable various graphics functions to improve performance, while settings at maximum enable all possible effects, providing the highest quality and detail of the image.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
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| Sponsored video cards |
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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 24.4.1 |
| 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 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 6700 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 XT or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6650 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 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 7 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 8 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 8 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 9 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 9 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 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 12 streams. Uses up to 8 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 8 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 8 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 8 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 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 8 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 8 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabytes .
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