| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the game Starfield: Shattered Space at maximum graphics settings with GeForce RTX and Radeon RX series video cards. During our tests, we also assessed the performance and quality of the graphics display of the game itself.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
In our review we present you with the motherboard ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi. 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 with motherboards ASUS Z790-A GAMING DDR4. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of processors. Intel.
This time the company’s top video card is participating in our test. 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 cards on our website.
This time the company’s top video card is participating in our test. 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.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY GIGABYTE |
In our review we present you with the motherboard Gigabyte X670E AORUS PRO X. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of processors. AMD.
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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 и 32 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade. And for game tests we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1TB.
In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 48GB 7200MHz.
In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-8000 48 GB Limited Edition.
In our review, for the full variety of our test benches, we use SSD drives Kingston KC600 256GB 2.5″ SATAIII 3D NAND TLC и SSD drive Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 , which are an ideal choice for use when there are a large number of components.
| 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 |
Starfield: Shattered Space supports modern operating systems and graphics APIs:
- OS: Windows 10 (version 21H1 and above), Windows 11
- Graphics APIs:DirectX 12
Starfield: Shattered Space System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 (version 21H1, 10.0.19043)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 125 GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD required
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10/11 with latest updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel i5-10600K
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Disk space: 125 GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD required
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
Starfield: Shattered Space — is the first major story expansion for the sci-fi RPG Starfield, created by Bethesda Game Studios. Following the success of the main game, which was released in September 2023, the developers quickly began creating additional content to expand the universe. Starfield and offer players new exciting stories and locations. Shattered Space is designed not only to add new storylines, but also to deepen the gameplay through expanded mechanics and additional features.
The main focus of the development was to ensure that the expansion retained the spirit of the main game, but at the same time brought fresh elements to the narrative and gameplay. Shattered Space — large-scale space conflicts and the discovery of new star systems that were blocked for players in the original game. The developers wanted to offer players the opportunity to explore even more dangerous and unexplored corners of the galaxy, where political intrigue, clashes of corporate interests and clashes of civilizations become the main driving force of the plot.
Development Shattered Space began almost simultaneously with the final phase of development of the main game, which allowed the team to take into account the future expansion of the universe from the very beginning. Bethesda aimed to make this expansion as large-scale as the main project, offering players not only new planets to explore, but also an expanded line of quests and factions. Attention was also paid to improving those aspects that were criticized by players, such as the travel system and interaction with NPCs.
| GRAPHICS |
Graphic component Shattered Space is built on the same engine used in the original game, but Bethesda has made some significant improvements to make the expansion even more impressive. Shattered Space Players can experience unique visual effects associated with new star systems and planets, many of which include extreme weather conditions and natural phenomena such as stellar storms, meteor showers, and space anomalies. These elements add depth and dynamism to the game world, making each new planet unique and unforgettable.
In addition, the developers have improved the rendering of lighting and shadows, especially in the conditions of outer space and on the surface of uncharted planets. The influence of various light sources, whether distant stars or artificial lighting of colonies, has become more realistic, allowing players to immerse themselves more deeply in the atmosphere of mysterious worlds. Particular attention was paid to the details of the planetary surface and the textures of space stations, which makes exploration even more exciting and spectacular.
New ships that will appear in Shattered Space, are also made with a high level of detail. Each element of the spaceships, from the outer hull to the interior, was worked out taking into account the latest rendering technologies. This allows players to not only enjoy the visual component of the game, but also enjoy controlling the ships and interacting with the crew. All this makes the add-on not only an expansion of the game content, but also an improvement in visual perception.
| GAME ENGINE |
Game engine Starfield: Shattered Space has been refined and optimized for more complex space travel and combat mechanics. One of the key innovations is the improved interstellar travel system. Players can now explore even more planets, including those that were previously inaccessible. Importantly, each new journey can now be accompanied by unique random events, such as pirate attacks, ship malfunctions, or unexpected encounters with alien races.
The developers have also significantly expanded the ship control system. Shattered Space Players can not only customize their ship, but also manage an entire fleet, which adds strategic elements to the game. Now, not only the characteristics of the ship are important, but also its crew, resource management and coordination with other ships during battles. The fleet system allows for large-scale battles in space, where players will have to think through tactics not only for their ship, but also for the entire fleet.
In addition, Bethesda has added new weapons and equipment that are now available to players. These new items can be used both in combat on the surface of planets and during space battles. Each type of weapon has its own unique characteristics, allowing players to adapt to different conditions and strategic goals. New armor and equipment add depth and variety to battles, allowing players to more effectively deal with various enemies and threats.
In addition to new mechanics, the developers have implemented an improved system of interaction with factions. Now the player’s actions in one star system can influence political and military events in another. This makes the campaign more dynamic, where each decision has far-reaching consequences for the entire cosmos.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Minimum settings
On minimum graphics settings Starfield: Shattered Space, players can expect basic textures, simplified lighting effects, and shadows. Visual elements such as landscape and space objects will be rendered with less detail, but the game will remain stable and smooth. A decrease in draw distance and reduced environmental detail will make the gameplay less intense, but performance on less powerful systems will remain stable.
Recommended settings
At high graphics settings, the game reveals its full visual potential with high-quality textures, dynamic lighting and realistic shadow effects. Worlds, space stations and ships will be rendered in stunning detail. Visual effects such as space combat and planetary atmospheres become cinematic, creating an exciting and immersive gaming experience that completely immerses you in the sci-fi universe. Starfield: Shattered Space.
| TEST PART |
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ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PROAX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore |
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| Multimedia equipment |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Power supply ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU 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 Kingston Fury Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 8000 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 24H2 |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 561.09 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.11.01 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 и 3840×2160 with maximum graphics quality settings without upscales.
| GPU TEST |
In the video card test, the default resolution is 1920×1080; 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.
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At 1920×1080 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2070.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti level.
At 2560×1440 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 3060.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3080 level.
At 3840×2160 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 level.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on the results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with separate screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 and 3840×2160 with various anti-aliasing settings. By default, the graph displays the most current solutions. Other video cards are added and removed from the schedule at the request of the reader.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920×1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 5 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
Resolution 2560×1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 6 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
Resolution 3840×2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
| CPU TEST |
Testing was carried out at a resolution of 1920×1080. 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.
- Max
When using NVIDIA video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Intel Core i7-10700
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Intel Core i5-11600
- Max
GameGPU
Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 24 streams.
- Optimal loading: Uses up to 16 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 on 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.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920×1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560×1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840×2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
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