Starfield: PC Performance Benchmarks for Old Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC INFORMATION ON THE GAME |
In this review, we will consider the release version of Starfield on old families of NVIDIA and AMD video cards at maximum graphics quality settings. We will analyze the performance of these graphics cards and find out which solution handles the game better.
| IRON IN TESTS |
With all possible support in expanding the test bench for this type of testing, GIGABYTE kindly helped us .
| 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 |
Starfield is supported by Windows 10/11.
The priority and primary graphics API for Starfield is DX12 .
| A GAME |
Starfield is a new sci-fi project that translates the ideas and dreams of space lovers into a game format. Bethesda Game Studios, known for its deep and interactive worlds, is unveiling a game they say will be "more like a 'hardcore RPG'".
The world of Starfield and its features
Mechanics and gameplay : The main emphasis is on choice and individuality. A character can have a different background, which affects his interaction with the game world. This adds complexity and depth to interacting with NPCs and factions.
First and third person modes allow players to choose how they see and interact with the world around them. This mechanic has already earned recognition in games such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
In Starfield, players can immerse themselves in the main storyline or spend dozens of hours exploring planets, completing side quests, assembling ships, or modifying weapons.
Plot : The plot is based on the 24th century. The protagonist is a member of Constellation, an organization of space explorers. This faction will play a key role in the story, and the player's relationship with them can change depending on their actions.
Creation Engine 2 and technological innovations
One of the key points in the development of Starfield was the use of Creation Engine 2. This is a redesigned version of the engine that gave life to projects such as Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Benefits of the new engine : With the help of Creation Engine 2, players are offered improved graphics, realistic lighting, detailed physics and animation. This engine allows the game to reach new heights in terms of visual quality and game mechanics.
Development and path to release
The path to creating Starfield began a long time ago. In 2016, at E3, Todd Howard announced two major projects. One of them is Starfield, which would be a new direction for the studio, pushing the boundaries of the RPG genre.
The process of creating the game took more than 10 years, which shows how much effort and resources have been invested in the project. The original release date was set for November 11, 2022, but was subsequently pushed back to September 6, 2023.
Conclusion
Starfield promises to be a real masterpiece in the RPG genre. The creators of the game paid special attention to the details, the depth of the plot and the mechanics of interaction with the game world. Players will experience an exciting journey through space, where every decision counts, and every choice determines their path.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
| TEST PART |
| 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 choose 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.
Low
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 470 or GeForce GTX 1060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 470 or GeForce GTX 1060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 5600 XT solutions .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 470 or GeForce GTX 1060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 1070 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 5700 XT solutions .
Medium
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 470 or GeForce GTX 1060 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 470 or GeForce GTX 1070 level .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 1070 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 580 or GeForce GTX 1070 .
High
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX 590 or GeForce GTX 1070 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1080 .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1080 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 level .
Ultra
At a resolution of 1920x1080, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1080 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 level .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, an average FPS of 25 frames was shown by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1080 level . A minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the Radeon RX Vega 56 level .
| VIDEO MEMORY 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
At a resolution of 1920x1080, video memory consumption for video cards with 6 gigabytes will be 5 gigabytes , with 8 gigabytes it will be 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, video memory consumption for video cards with 6 gigabytes will be 6 gigabytes , with 8 gigabytes it will be 6 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.
Low
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 3 2100 processors .
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 3 2100 processors .
Medium
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 3 2100 processors .
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 3 2100 processors .
High
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 5 1600 or Core i 7 2600 processors .
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 5 2500 processors .
Ultra
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1600 or Core i 7 4770 processors.
When using NVIDIA video cards , an acceptable rate of at least 25 frames per second was shown by Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i 5 2500 processors .
GameGPU
The game can download up to 16 threads. The game uses 12 threads as efficiently as possible.
| RAM TEST |
The test was conducted on the base configuration Core i 7 5960X with 32 GB DDR4 3200 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.
GameGPU
At a resolution of 1920x1080, the consumption of RAM for video cards with 6 gigabytes will be 10 gigabytes , with 8 gigabytes it will be 10 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440 , the consumption of RAM for video cards with 6 gigabytes will be 10 gigabytes , with 8 gigabytes it will be 10 gigabytes .