Plan new experiences for players ahead.
Plan new experiences for players ahead.
He mentioned we might see more optimized games for AMD systems in the future, since most consoles are built around their own hardware. I’m not starting a debate here; I’m just moving away from consoles right now. I’m keeping an eye on the Oculus Rift and figuring out what kind of powerful hardware it will need for a full experience. I’m doing some research and saving up before deciding on a system for the next few years. Sorry, I accidentally posted it twice. Someone might be able to edit this or let me know how it was updated on December 8, 2014 by Rhinoceros.
The distinctions are present now, but if all games performed better on certain specialized brands, benchmarks would lose meaning. However, the gap isn't large enough to confidently claim "games run better on X brand." It's likely that future improvements will favor some brands more, but the impact won't be huge.
Technically, the current generation relies on AMD technology, while the previous one was based on Nvidia. However, those earlier chips weren't necessarily high-end and didn't include specialized features like PhysX or HBAO. Recently, PC games aren't fully optimized by developers; they often rely on sending the code to either Nvidia or AMD, who then add their own tweaks through drivers. Unfortunately, this results in more problems for AMD users at launch since developers didn't release the source code until later.
The original Xbox and PS3 both used NVidia, while other platforms since the Gamecube were powered by ATI or AMD. This includes all of Nintendo's consoles. Essentially, the choice seems to matter mainly for investors. For example, Assassin's Creed Unity performs much worse on AMD systems compared to PC versions. Ultimately, the decision will likely hinge on whether AMD enhances its drivers and if NVidia can better compete with Freesync regarding variable refresh rate monitor options and pricing.
The PS3 lacked special optimization since it ran on an Nvidia chip.
Consider waiting a short while before purchasing the new AMD cards just to evaluate their performance. If you're concerned, why not wait a bit longer? For the GPU, choose the most affordable option that meets your performance needs. For the CPU, I recommend sticking with Intel unless you're looking to stay under $500.