Performance Testing
Test Setup
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 4.4Ghz
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7
Memory: Kingston HyperX Predator DDR3-2400
Storage: Kingston HyperX SSD 120GB
PSU: Seasonic X-760W
Cooling: Corsair H100 (Max)
Case: CoolerMaster HAF922
Monitor: LG E2350V
VGA: Palit Geforce GTX650 Ti BOOST OC
We would like to thank Kingston Technologies Inc. and GIGABYTE Technologies for providing our test equipment for this review.
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The latest installment in the Resident Evil franchise takes an all-star turn featuring multiple intertwining storylines. Powered by Capcom’s proprietary engine, the PC demands a considerably able setup for a smooth gameplay experience.
One of the greatest stories to have ever been told. Bioshock Infinite puts players in the shoes of Booker DeWitt as he takes on the world in this critically-acclaimed title delivered via Unreal Engine 3.
Show the world your vision of an empire. Civilization V brings the world to the players fingertips featuring a whole new gameplay engine.
The most visually intense game to ever been made. Prophet is back to take on the Ceph and Cell after a long sleep and the world isn’t what it was when before he got frozen. CryEngine 3 is behind this beautiful beast that will put a lot of systems to their knees.
A vacation goes terribly wrong and its up the player to explore the vast area of land in Far Cry 3. Based off a heavily customized CryEngine, the Dunia Engine 2. The game features rich vegetation and foliage as well as water making it a visual treat for systems that can fully utilize it.
The reboot of the gaming phenomenon Tomb Raider puts players in Lara Croft’s hiking boots as she explores the ruin of Yamatai in this origins game. Powered by a modified Crystal Engine, the game features TressFX which creates beautifully rendered hair animation.
Torchlight II is an action-RPG with LAN and online multiplayer support. Represents a very similar load to that of MOBA games and similar titles.
At a glance:Â We really have to note that we provided HD7970 for relative information only and not direct comparison. We will update our charts once we get more test data on more cards. As it is right now, the Palit GeForce GTX650 Ti Boost Edition manages to slip past unplayable domains on modern games set to max. Though we would’ve spent more time on this card to test out on different solutions, we couldn’t due to time constraint and our intended test suite really puts the card in a difficult position.
Still, the GTX650 Ti Boost Edition would be more capable at 1920×1080 resolution once some detail settings are dropped putting it in a more relaxed situation. 1600×1200 or 1360×768 would be the exact sweet spot for these cards.
2 Comments
Wow. 7970’s performance got hit on torchlight ii.. Disappointing…
It’s already past 100fps so it’s nothing. A lot of MOBA/A-RPG will sit nicely with this card even on max still.