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AppWizard

April 11, 2025

GTA 6 to release soon: Is your PC setup ready for the game?

Rockstar Games is releasing Grand Theft Auto VI, which will have significantly higher hardware demands compared to GTA V, requiring two to three times the processing power. The game will feature advanced visuals, real-time ray tracing, and complex environments. For 1080p gameplay, players will need at least an RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6800 XT. Minimum system requirements are expected to include an Intel Core i5-6600K processor, NVIDIA GTX 1660 graphics card, 12 GB of RAM, and 150 GB of SSD storage. Recommended specs for high-resolution gameplay include an Intel Core i7-10700 CPU, NVIDIA RTX 3060 or RTX 2080 SUPER, and 16 GB of RAM, preferably with NVMe SSDs. Gaming laptops will require at least an RTX 4050 for low settings at 1080p, while an RTX 5070 is recommended for better performance. Multi-core CPUs with at least eight physical cores are necessary to avoid frame drops during intense gameplay. SSDs are mandatory for the game to ensure fast loading and asset streaming, with a total game size of 150 GB.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows PC Performance Analysis

Ubisoft has removed the review embargo for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, which is powered by the AnvilNext Engine. Performance benchmarks were conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, testing various graphics cards including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, and NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090. The game includes a built-in benchmark tool and offers a range of graphics settings, supporting technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3 and 4, AMD FSR 3, and Intel XeSS, as well as Ray Tracing without requiring an RT GPU. To achieve 60FPS at 1080p with Ultra High Settings and no RT, players need an AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX, NVIDIA RTX 4090, or RTX 5090. At 1440p with Ultra High Settings and no RT, both the RX 7900XTX and RTX 4090 provide smooth performance, while the RTX 5090 is necessary for 60FPS. No GPU managed satisfactory performance at Native 4K with Ultra High Settings and no RT, with the RTX 5090 struggling to maintain frame rates above 50FPS. Lowering graphics settings did not yield significant performance improvements, raising questions about potential CPU bottlenecks. The game is visually appealing but lacks RTGI effects, making it appear flat at times compared to Unreal Engine 5 titles.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Use This Trick To Optimize Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Your PC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been released, developed by MachineGames. The game has high system requirements, particularly for ray tracing. Troy Baker voices Indiana Jones. Performance testing on a high-end rig with a Geforce RTX 4080 indicates that VRAM significantly affects performance. For optimal settings at various resolutions, 8GB, 10GB, and 12GB of VRAM are recommended for different quality settings. Using DLSS frame generation requires additional VRAM. The game utilizes path tracing for lighting calculations, impacting visual effects like sun shadows and reflections. Benchmarks show performance results at 1440p and 4K with various settings. Players may experience pop-in issues, which can be temporarily mitigated by entering a command. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with a PS5 release planned for spring 2025 and accessible via Xbox Game Pass.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Call of Duty: Warzone Runs Significantly Better On Xbox PC & Battlenet Than Steam, Since Season 1 Launched

Players of Call of Duty: Warzone on Steam are experiencing significantly lower frame rates compared to those on Battle.net and the Xbox PC app, with Steam users struggling to maintain even 80 FPS while others enjoy frame rates between 100 to 200 FPS. The most popular GPU among surveyed users is the RTX 3060, which can deliver over 100 FPS at 1440p in competitive titles. The performance issues may be related to optimization challenges specific to the Steam version of the game, with speculation that a fix could be pending approval from Steam. Ongoing post-launch challenges are common for Call of Duty games, and players may want to consider alternatives to Steam for better performance and ownership rights.

Winsage

November 5, 2024

Windows 11 is finally getting gamers onboard

Windows 11 has surpassed 50 percent market share among Steam users, reaching 51.9 percent, while Windows 10's market share is around 70 percent overall. The NVIDIA RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card among gamers, and most players prefer 1080p monitors. Windows 10 will be retired on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive updates, although it will still function. Microsoft will provide a year of security updates post-retirement for Windows 10. The upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 is free and straightforward for most PCs.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Performance Analysis

EA has released Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PC, built on the Frostbite Engine. The performance analysis was conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and various AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The game features extensive graphics settings, including options for Textures, Lighting, Level of Detail, Terrain, Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. It does not have a built-in benchmark tool, but performance was analyzed in a demanding initial area. The game can utilize more than eight CPU cores, with minimum framerates improving when Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) is enabled. A minimum of six CPU cores is recommended for optimal performance. At 1080p with Ultra Settings and no Ray Tracing, the game runs smoothly on various GPUs, with the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti achieving over 70FPS. For 1440p at Ultra Settings, an NVIDIA RTX 3080 or equivalent is advised, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 maintain over 60FPS at native 4K with Ultra Settings. The game showcases high-quality character models, detailed environments, and smooth gameplay without stuttering issues.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Performance Analysis

EA released Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PC, utilizing the Frostbite Engine. Performance testing was conducted on a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various GPUs, including AMD Radeon and NVIDIA models. The game features extensive graphics settings, including Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. It does not have a built-in benchmark but was tested in a demanding initial area. The game supports more than eight CPU cores, with minimum framerates improving with Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). A minimum of six CPU cores is recommended for optimal performance. At 1080p with Ultra Settings and no Ray Tracing, the game performs well across multiple GPUs, with the RTX 2080Ti achieving over 70FPS. For 1440p at Ultra Settings without Ray Tracing, an RTX 3080 is recommended. At Native 4K with Ultra Settings, the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 maintain above 60FPS. The game features detailed character models and high-quality environments, with smooth performance and no stuttering issues. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is noted for being one of the most optimized PC games of 2024.

Winsage

November 1, 2024

Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 winners

Windows serves as an open platform for a diverse ecosystem of applications, with contributions from solo developers and large enterprises. The Microsoft Store is the primary destination for users to explore these applications. The winners of the 2024 Microsoft Store Awards are as follows: - AI category: djay Pro by Algoriddim - Lifestyle category: Diarium Journal & Diary by T. Parti - Personal Finance category: TradingView by TradingView, Inc. - Business category: Gamma by Gamma - Education category: Typing Land by higopage - Productivity category: Todoist: To-Do List & Planner by Doist Inc. - Music category: Apple Music by Apple Inc. - Health & Fitness category: F.lux by F.lux Software LLC - Medical category: Complete Anatomy 2024 by 3D4Medical - Developer Tools category: oh-my posh by jandedobbeleer - Social category: Pinterest by Pinterest Inc. - Creativity category: Adobe Express by Adobe - Game category: Asphalt Legends Unite by Gameloft - Rising Star category: Endel Music: Focus, Sleep, Relax by Endel Sound Each winner will receive a Store Award Winner badge in the Microsoft Store. The list is subject to final confirmation by the winners.

AppWizard

October 9, 2024

Silent Hill 2 Remake PC Performance Analysis

Konami has released a remake of Silent Hill 2, developed by Bloober Team, for PC, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The performance analysis was conducted on a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various graphics cards, including NVIDIA and AMD models. The game offers customizable graphics settings, including options for colorblind modes and a nostalgic 90s filter, and supports technologies like Ray Tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. The game is primarily GPU-bound, with the NVIDIA RTX 4090 achieving around 200fps at Native 1080p with low settings. At 1080p with Epic Settings, an NVIDIA RTX 3080 is recommended for optimal performance. At 1440p, the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX provided a smooth experience, while the RTX 4090 maintained over 80fps. None of the tested GPUs sustained 60fps at Native 4K with Epic Settings, but the RTX 4090 achieved over 65fps at High settings. Visually, the remake is praised for its immersive environments, although some critiques mention the fog effects could be denser. In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30fps, and players may experience traversal stutters, particularly in urban areas. The game compiles shaders in the background to avoid stutters during gameplay. While the remake has challenges at Epic settings, it offers extensive features and customization options for various gaming rigs. The absence of support for NVIDIA Ray Reconstruction or Frame Generation is noted, with potential for future updates to improve performance.

AppWizard

September 24, 2024

Final Fantasy 16 PC Performance Analysis

Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy 16 for PC, utilizing an engine from Creative Business Unit III. Performance benchmarks were conducted on a high-end setup featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and various GPUs, including AMD and NVIDIA models. The game allows customization of graphics settings such as Textures, Terrain, and Shadows, and supports advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. It lacks a built-in benchmarking tool, prompting tests in demanding areas of the game. The game can utilize up to sixteen CPU threads and performs well on CPUs with as few as four cores, although a robust GPU is essential for optimal performance. At native 1080p with maximum settings, a GPU comparable to the NVIDIA RTX 3080 is needed to maintain framerates above 60fps. For native 1440p, only the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 exceed 60fps, while no current GPU can deliver consistent 60fps at native 4K. Adjusting in-game settings yields limited performance improvements, with the most significant gains at the lowest settings. The game features HDR support and is visually impressive, though it has high GPU demands and some optimization issues remain. Notable drawbacks include the absence of a FOV slider, locked cutscenes at 30fps, and lack of ultra-wide monitor support, which a community mod has partially addressed.