Witcher 3 features advanced graphics for its time.
Witcher 3 features advanced graphics for its time.
Well, the Witcher 3 isn't the best fit for that kind of setup. Back in 2015, the GPUs were pretty basic—like the 980ti and Fury X. Those cards could handle the game at around 1440p or 60 frames, but only just. Nowadays, 1080 and 1080TI cards are much faster, about 30-50% better than the top 2015 models. So it makes sense newer hardware won't be forced to push too hard. If you're worried about performance, try a more recent game like Ghost Recon Wildlands or ME: Andromeda.
The GPU in the Xbox 1 is less powerful than the RX 460. Witcher 3 on Xbox 1 and PC don't have a fair comparison.
It’s actually quite manageable to get a GTX 1080 to perform well if you choose the right titles, render in 4K, or add a lot of graphics mods. Simply edit the configuration files for games like The Witcher 3 and adjust settings such as foliage draw distance. You can easily bring down the frame rate significantly. My thoughts suggest your worries might be overstated. While the card can handle high detail, it usually falls short when it comes to overall visual quality. Achieving photorealism demands a huge investment, and the payoff often fades quickly. Moreover, how much a game stresses a graphics card isn’t always tied to its appearance. Right now, few games are as intense as Deus Ex Mankind Divided at maximum settings, and most people wouldn’t place them in the same visual league as The Witcher 3.