Manor Lords: PC Performance Benchmarks for Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Manor Lords 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 |
Manor Lords is supported by Windows 10/11.
The preferred and primary graphics API for Manor Lords is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE |
History of the development of the game Manor Lords
Manor Lords is a strategy game combining elements of city building and military tactics, developed by independent developer Gregor Žakelj. The project began development as an ambitious solo endeavor, designed to combine realistic city planning with complex military strategy in a medieval setting.
Development of Manor Lords began several years ago when Gregor, inspired by classic strategy and city building games, decided to create something unique with his own vision. The desire to make the game realistic and detailed required extensive research into historical sources on the architecture, economics and military tactics of medieval Europe.
The project became noticeable after the publication of the first trailer, which showed a detailed world and complex mechanics. From that moment on, Manor Lords received the attention and support of a wide audience. Gregor actively communicates with the community through social networks and forums, collecting feedback and suggestions, which allows him to improve the game, making it more attractive to players.
Despite being developed by an independent developer, the game exhibits a high level of polish and attention to detail that is typically found in larger studios. This is achieved thanks to Gregor's passion and creativity in creating the game, as well as the use of modern technologies and development tools.
Graphics in Manor Lords
The graphics in Manor Lords were designed with an emphasis on realism and detail to accurately convey the atmosphere and aesthetics of medieval Europe. The game uses high quality textures and complex models to create an impressive visual experience.
A lot of research was done to create a realistic look for all elements of the game, from character clothing to building architecture. This made it possible to recreate exact copies of medieval buildings, fortifications and village huts. Attention to small details such as wood grain, stone wear on buildings, and weather effects enhance immersion and create a sense of a living world.
Lighting plays a key role in creating the atmosphere of Manor Lords . The dynamic lighting system responds to changes in time of day and weather conditions, changing the shadows and lighting of the scene, adding realism and visual depth.
Game engine Manor Lords
Manor Lords is powered by the Unreal Engine, which uses advanced graphics and physics capabilities to create a detailed and realistic game world. Unreal Engine is ideal for implementing complex visual effects and vast open worlds, which are critical to creating an authentic medieval atmosphere.
Using this engine also allows Gregor to integrate complex real-time weather systems that impact gameplay such as farming and warfare. Elements such as snowfall or rain are not only visually impressive, but also require players to adapt their strategies as conditions change.
The engine also supports an advanced AI system for non-player characters, which makes the behavior of city residents and enemy troops more realistic and predictable. Military tactics in
Manor Lords is recreated with historical realities in mind, allowing troops to use formations and strategies typical of medieval military tactics.
Unreal Engine's animation and rendering capabilities help create smooth, lifelike animations for human characters and animals that enhance the immersive experience of the game. These technologies allow characters to interact with the environment and each other in a way that looks convincing and natural.
The game engine is also highly optimized, allowing the game to run smoothly even on mid-range computer systems, making Manor Lords accessible to a wide audience of players. This is important because the game has great potential for scaling and further development, including adding new gameplay mechanics and expanding the game world.
Overall, the use of the Unreal Engine allowed Gregor Jacquel to create the visually impressive and mechanically complex world of Manor Lords , which not only stands out for its style and medieval atmosphere, but also offers deep and interesting strategic gameplay. This combination makes the game a significant innovation in the strategy and city-building genre, offering players unique challenges and opportunities for exploration and conquest.
| 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 24.3.1 |
| 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.
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 6700 or GeForce RTX 2060 level . A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by Radeon RX 6950 XT 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 4 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 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 3840x2160, video memory consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 6 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 6 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 6 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 6 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 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
At a resolution of 1920x1080, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabytes, with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabytes .
At a resolution of 2560x1440, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabytes.
At a resolution of 3840x2160, RAM consumption for video cards with 8 gigabytes is 7 gigabytes , with 12 gigabytes 8 gigabytes , with 16 gigabytes 7 gigabytes , with 24 gigabytes 8 gigabytes .
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