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Witcher 3 performance standards?

Witcher 3 performance standards?

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Grezlock
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03-07-2016, 09:47 AM
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Are you alone in believing The Witcher 3 isn't a good benchmark game? It feels so unpredictable, often lagging behind other titles by 20 or 30 frames. During tests, it can stall or drop to just 2 or even 10 frames when the advantage metric spikes. If your weaker hardware doesn’t maintain the lead in this kind of test, that’s exactly what you’re experiencing.
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03-07-2016, 09:47 AM #1

Are you alone in believing The Witcher 3 isn't a good benchmark game? It feels so unpredictable, often lagging behind other titles by 20 or 30 frames. During tests, it can stall or drop to just 2 or even 10 frames when the advantage metric spikes. If your weaker hardware doesn’t maintain the lead in this kind of test, that’s exactly what you’re experiencing.

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03-08-2016, 08:03 PM
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It's a well-known title, so it's useful to test different systems. If you plan to purchase new equipment and enjoy Witcher 3, you should consider which hardware would work best for it.
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Neno820
03-08-2016, 08:03 PM #2

It's a well-known title, so it's useful to test different systems. If you plan to purchase new equipment and enjoy Witcher 3, you should consider which hardware would work best for it.

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03-08-2016, 09:42 PM
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It requires significant visual effort, particularly on older hardware. As Eigenvector noted, it's a well-known game likely featured in people's plans for their computer projects.
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03-08-2016, 09:42 PM #3

It requires significant visual effort, particularly on older hardware. As Eigenvector noted, it's a well-known game likely featured in people's plans for their computer projects.

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03-08-2016, 11:30 PM
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It's a reliable indicator, though not specifically for Witcher 3. Many players enjoy it, making it a good test for overall GPU performance. Running it helps reveal how the GPU handles demanding games in general.
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03-08-2016, 11:30 PM #4

It's a reliable indicator, though not specifically for Witcher 3. Many players enjoy it, making it a good test for overall GPU performance. Running it helps reveal how the GPU handles demanding games in general.

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03-10-2016, 03:26 PM
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In fact, Witcher 3 serves as an excellent GPU test, particularly at higher resolutions. However, just like any game, the result depends on your specific "testing environment." Do you focus on a wall or the sky? Skellige Forest really pushes GPU limits, while Novigrad tends to strain the CPU more due to its many NPCs.
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03-10-2016, 03:26 PM #5

In fact, Witcher 3 serves as an excellent GPU test, particularly at higher resolutions. However, just like any game, the result depends on your specific "testing environment." Do you focus on a wall or the sky? Skellige Forest really pushes GPU limits, while Novigrad tends to strain the CPU more due to its many NPCs.

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03-11-2016, 02:29 AM
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I assess open-world titles based on CPU performance and Witcher 3's performance metrics. When Witcher 3 launched, I ran it on an i7 2600K with a GTX 980. The CPU throttling stayed around the 50s, allowing stable play at 1440p with a frame rate in the 50s. In comparison, Bethesda's open-world titles from the same era had CPU lows in the 30s, often causing frame drops. These games also loaded progressively, so storage impact played a key role. Your processor offers better instruction processing than the i7 2600K, making smooth gameplay at higher settings more achievable. A GPU slightly faster than the GTX 980 would help maintain performance. At 1080p and 60fps, lower CPU limits push you to 60, which feels less fluid. At 1440p and 60fps, the lows become noticeable and degrade the experience. Witcher 3 remains the most polished open-world experience I've encountered, with Outer Worlds just behind.
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03-11-2016, 02:29 AM #6

I assess open-world titles based on CPU performance and Witcher 3's performance metrics. When Witcher 3 launched, I ran it on an i7 2600K with a GTX 980. The CPU throttling stayed around the 50s, allowing stable play at 1440p with a frame rate in the 50s. In comparison, Bethesda's open-world titles from the same era had CPU lows in the 30s, often causing frame drops. These games also loaded progressively, so storage impact played a key role. Your processor offers better instruction processing than the i7 2600K, making smooth gameplay at higher settings more achievable. A GPU slightly faster than the GTX 980 would help maintain performance. At 1080p and 60fps, lower CPU limits push you to 60, which feels less fluid. At 1440p and 60fps, the lows become noticeable and degrade the experience. Witcher 3 remains the most polished open-world experience I've encountered, with Outer Worlds just behind.

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