Direct X 12 version of Star Wars Battlefront
Direct X 12 version of Star Wars Battlefront
EA mimics Activision's approach with Ghosts by pushing requirements too far.
Review the frame-rate analysis. The i7 4790 and R9 290 deliver 60 FPS consistently, with an average around 80.
Expect high-quality graphics performance on many GPUs. DX12 isn't currently a focus for them. If the game has a strong player community, they'll likely update it later. Johan Anderson is very engaged in this area, frequently speaking at industry events about Vulkan, DX12, and Mantle.
You were correct. I just ran a game at maximum settings, excluding AA, and it was running smoothly at 100fps.