Mad Max
Mad Max
While exploring Mad Max I observed that GPU load stays around 50% or lower, clock speed remains steady at 1400MHz, and temperatures stay low at 36°C. Compared to games like Skyrim or TW3, performance is similar, with higher GPU utilization (99%) and a CPU temperature of 46°C. I’m not upset about the gameplay; it runs smoothly without my card needing as much power. Is Mad Max simply highly optimized? Or am I missing something in terms of performance? My setup includes a GTX 1070 G1 with 98 clocks, an I5 6600K at 4.5GHz, running at 1080p.
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I don't own Skyrim SE, yet I place greater confidence in Avalanche to craft a polished, technically sound PC title than Bethesda does. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that Mad Max runs more smoothly than Skyrim SE. Many launch reviews for Mad Max highlighted its impressive performance and visual quality. The Witcher 3 demands significant resources; it isn't a highly optimized title, but it pushes further in ambition compared to Mad Max. Its foliage and shadow effects particularly tax the GPU.
I’m noting that foliage and shadows in The Witcher 3 appear to affect performance more noticeably than other settings, even though general foliage complexity can play a role.