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Far Cry 3 VGA Graphics Benchmark performance test
In this review we'll look at Far Cry 3 VGA Graphics benchmark performance with roughly 15 graphics cards. The new and popular title is looking great from a graphics point of view. But as a result how will it perform on a selection of different graphics cards ? This review will cover all these basics and then more so you know what choice to make either graphics card or in-game settings wise.
** Article updated Dec 4 -- Radeon cards have been tested with the new 12.11 Beta 11 driver and the number graphics cards benchmarked have been scaled upwards to 24 cards.
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Far Cry 3 Revealed Trailer - 11/29/2012 09:08 AM
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Far Cry 3 Weapons Trailer - 11/23/2012 08:44 AM
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#4471000 Posted on: 12/04/2012 04:51 PM
But 8xAA will completely annihilate your fps, 25% improvement over nothing is still nothing. Real shame.
Unfortunately the new beta doesn't help in performance. AMD only was able to squeeze out some extra performance when enabling 8xMSAA.
But 8xAA will completely annihilate your fps, 25% improvement over nothing is still nothing. Real shame.
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#4471139 Posted on: 12/04/2012 06:45 PM
hi, i´ve just registered to ask for, at least in full hd (1920x1080), some tests with the 7970 and gtx 680 with ULTRA quality, all maxed out, with everything enabled and 8AA.
I like to play the games with everything maxed out, so i can see how the game´s graphics is for real.
Also, what´s the difference between SSAO, HBAO, HDAO? which one is heavier for the gpu?
Please ,forgive my english , i am Brazilian.
good day
hi, i´ve just registered to ask for, at least in full hd (1920x1080), some tests with the 7970 and gtx 680 with ULTRA quality, all maxed out, with everything enabled and 8AA.
I like to play the games with everything maxed out, so i can see how the game´s graphics is for real.
Also, what´s the difference between SSAO, HBAO, HDAO? which one is heavier for the gpu?
Please ,forgive my english , i am Brazilian.
good day
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#4471167 Posted on: 12/04/2012 07:01 PM
How can i run benchmark? Is it in the game or a line command or...?
How can i run benchmark? Is it in the game or a line command or...?
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#4471175 Posted on: 12/04/2012 07:06 PM
For those using PD like the 8350, I'd highly advise turning off c6 state and APM. Turn on HPC. I'd disable turbo and set your clock where you wish.
If you're using an HD 7970 or HD 7950 with vsync on, limit your FPS to one below your refresh rate with something like AB.
For those using PD like the 8350, I'd highly advise turning off c6 state and APM. Turn on HPC. I'd disable turbo and set your clock where you wish.
If you're using an HD 7970 or HD 7950 with vsync on, limit your FPS to one below your refresh rate with something like AB.
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#4471238 Posted on: 12/04/2012 08:03 PM
hi, i´ve just registered to ask for, at least in full hd (1920x1080), some tests with the 7970 and gtx 680 with ULTRA quality, all maxed out, with everything enabled and 8AA.
I like to play the games with everything maxed out, so i can see how the game´s graphics is for real.
Also, what´s the difference between SSAO, HBAO, HDAO? which one is heavier for the gpu?
Please ,forgive my english , i am Brazilian.
good day
SSAO is standard method for ambient occlusion, HDAO and HBAO are more advanced methods (better quality, but worse performance), where HBAO is for nvidia cards and HDAO is for amd, although i'm pretty sure nvidia can do both HB and HD, but amd can only do HDAO (you can enable HBAO on amd cards but you get some odd dark blobs instead of smooth shadows). This is just a plain simple explanation, there's a lot more tech behind them ,and I could be wrong about HD/HB AO.
hi, i´ve just registered to ask for, at least in full hd (1920x1080), some tests with the 7970 and gtx 680 with ULTRA quality, all maxed out, with everything enabled and 8AA.
I like to play the games with everything maxed out, so i can see how the game´s graphics is for real.
Also, what´s the difference between SSAO, HBAO, HDAO? which one is heavier for the gpu?
Please ,forgive my english , i am Brazilian.
good day
SSAO is standard method for ambient occlusion, HDAO and HBAO are more advanced methods (better quality, but worse performance), where HBAO is for nvidia cards and HDAO is for amd, although i'm pretty sure nvidia can do both HB and HD, but amd can only do HDAO (you can enable HBAO on amd cards but you get some odd dark blobs instead of smooth shadows). This is just a plain simple explanation, there's a lot more tech behind them ,and I could be wrong about HD/HB AO.
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#4471304 Posted on: 12/04/2012 09:05 PM
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
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#4471391 Posted on: 12/04/2012 10:24 PM
thanks for the reply man. have a nice day.
SSAO is standard method for ambient occlusion, HDAO and HBAO are more advanced methods (better quality, but worse performance), where HBAO is for nvidia cards and HDAO is for amd, although i'm pretty sure nvidia can do both HB and HD, but amd can only do HDAO (you can enable HBAO on amd cards but you get some odd dark blobs instead of smooth shadows). This is just a plain simple explanation, there's a lot more tech behind them ,and I could be wrong about HD/HB AO.
thanks for the reply man. have a nice day.
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#4471408 Posted on: 12/04/2012 10:32 PM
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
You could buy a 3rd GTX 680, i bet that way you would achieve more than 60 fps.
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
You could buy a 3rd GTX 680, i bet that way you would achieve more than 60 fps.
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#4471411 Posted on: 12/04/2012 10:33 PM
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
na just unoptimized, better of using grfs for benchmarks than this game.
Dear God, this game is a beast. I happily started playing, at ultra settings on my 30 inch Dell, and my dual 680 system CHOKED. I have the new WHQL drivers, released today; if they really give a 33% increase in FarCry I would hate to have seen this game before. I eventually switched to DX9 and High settings to get the game play/experience as fast as I like. I guess we don't need to look too far for a new game to add when testing new gear.
I was rather disappointed to find my system had aged from a behemoth to one that is starting to feel time eroding its capabilities. Ah well...
na just unoptimized, better of using grfs for benchmarks than this game.
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#4471467 Posted on: 12/04/2012 11:57 PM
I can not understand how this game is part of the AMD Gaming Evolve and they have really poor performance on this game, lets see, the 7970 is losing vs 670.Sad days for those who bought an AMD card, oh man...At least the prices and the bundles are good.
I can not understand how this game is part of the AMD Gaming Evolve and they have really poor performance on this game, lets see, the 7970 is losing vs 670.Sad days for those who bought an AMD card, oh man...At least the prices and the bundles are good.
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#4471485 Posted on: 12/05/2012 12:18 AM
@ left4dead, lol, ya I guess I could...
I just poured what I had, back then, into the machine hoping it would last a bit (and it will, realistically) at the top. Time always tells the true tale though. I am lucky to have what I have. I suppose it always comes as a surprise when we begin to realize that we may not be what we once were.
@ left4dead, lol, ya I guess I could...
I just poured what I had, back then, into the machine hoping it would last a bit (and it will, realistically) at the top. Time always tells the true tale though. I am lucky to have what I have. I suppose it always comes as a surprise when we begin to realize that we may not be what we once were.
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#4471566 Posted on: 12/05/2012 01:29 AM
@ left4dead, lol, ya I guess I could...
I just poured what I had, back then, into the machine hoping it would last a bit (and it will, realistically) at the top. Time always tells the true tale though. I am lucky to have what I have. I suppose it always comes as a surprise when we begin to realize that we may not be what we once were.
yes, you´re right, i know what you mean. when i bought my 7970 i tought i was gonna stay cool for, at least, 1 year and half, but, with her performance in far cry 3, i dont know anymore. this, despite my low resolution of 1680x1050 on a 22" samsung.
@ left4dead, lol, ya I guess I could...
I just poured what I had, back then, into the machine hoping it would last a bit (and it will, realistically) at the top. Time always tells the true tale though. I am lucky to have what I have. I suppose it always comes as a surprise when we begin to realize that we may not be what we once were.
yes, you´re right, i know what you mean. when i bought my 7970 i tought i was gonna stay cool for, at least, 1 year and half, but, with her performance in far cry 3, i dont know anymore. this, despite my low resolution of 1680x1050 on a 22" samsung.
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#4471570 Posted on: 12/05/2012 01:37 AM
Dunia has tended to perform better on Nvidia hardware than AMD, Far Cry 2 was a game were Nvidia always had a large performance lead.
AMD likely worked on this game to minimise this as much as they could, so i wouldn't be too hard on them as it's not like it's losing by anything you would really notice.
I can not understand how this game is part of the AMD Gaming Evolve and they have really poor performance on this game, lets see, the 7970 is losing vs 670.Sad days for those who bought an AMD card, oh man...At least the prices and the bundles are good.
Dunia has tended to perform better on Nvidia hardware than AMD, Far Cry 2 was a game were Nvidia always had a large performance lead.
AMD likely worked on this game to minimise this as much as they could, so i wouldn't be too hard on them as it's not like it's losing by anything you would really notice.
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#4471585 Posted on: 12/05/2012 02:08 AM
maybe this is a dumb question, but where do I access the internal benchmark (just downloaded off Uplay now)???
maybe this is a dumb question, but where do I access the internal benchmark (just downloaded off Uplay now)???
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Unfortunately the new beta doesn't help in performance. AMD only was able to squeeze out some extra performance when enabling 8xMSAA.