What are the system requirements for Metro Exodus on my computer?
What are the system requirements for Metro Exodus on my computer?
Hardware Details: Intel Core i5-4670k overclocked to 4.5GHz, 16GB of Ripjaws X Series DDR3 RAM, and a GTX 970 SC with 4GB (3.5GB usable) of video memory. I’m running Windows 7. My goal is to achieve at least High settings and approximately 40-50 frames per second consistently across the game, excluding poorly optimized areas frequently discussed online. I previously purchased the PlayStation 4 Pro edition due to anticipated visual quality issues on lower configurations and my desire for a minimum of 60 FPS, similar to the console experience. I continue to face difficulties with *Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege* at maximum settings.
Based on the published requirements, achieving High graphics settings within the game is unlikely due to the specified minimum system needs: Windows 10, an 8700K processor or equivalent, a GTX 1080 or greater, and Dx12 support.
Considering your hardware configuration, you may initially need to play on Medium, but should still attain your desired frame rate. I located a similar specification for yours; at the 9:06 mark, it’s operating at 1080p on Medium with acceptable visual quality.
I discovered a video demonstrating Metro Exodus running on a 970 with a 6700K processor at Ultra resolution in 1080p, excluding Tessellation and utilizing Dx11. While the 6700K is more powerful than your system, it suggests potential for pushing settings beyond Medium to a blend of Medium and High, contingent upon acceptable visual compromises and toggled features. Notably, the necessity of employing the full High or Extreme preset, which requires Dx12 compatibility (unavailable on Windows 7), isn’t definitively mandated.
This concluding analysis from Guru3D's performance tests is positive; it suggests that any GPU with up to 4GB of VRAM can successfully run the game at 1080p, even at Ultra levels, provided a sufficiently powerful CPU (one step below the top configuration). Given your 970’s limited VRAM and your previous difficulties with Last Light on maximum settings, I recommend attempting High settings first, and adjusting to Medium if necessary. Furthermore, purchasing the game through Steam is advisable due to their short refund window of less than two hours.
I appreciate your response, apologies for the delayed reply. It appears that my minor CPU overclock isn’t actually improving performance in this particular game. I have some experience with overclocks but am still learning about the process. Based on this, what do you think the game would perform like if my CPU were running at its standard 3.4 GHz speed instead of my 4.5 GHz overclock?