2560×1600 Performance Investigation (updated)
8xQ & 16xCS
Next I’ll move on to slightly older titles which have enough performance to run at higher AA levels. I’ve put the 16xCSAA results first because the workload is less than that of 8xQ (8xMSAA).
Here the overall performance gain is “only” 26.64%, but the GTX285 still makes these titles much smoother during actual gaming over a GTX260+. Most titles are under 60 FPS on the GTX260+, but are well over on the GTX285.
The original Fear’s performance at 2560×1600 with 16xCSAA is particularly impressive as that game used to absolutely maim video cards back in the day.
hi, BFG10k, great artical to read.
can you test these games below?
Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark
Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 2
Empire: Total War
Stalker: Clear Sky
ArmA 2
Supreme Commander (8×2000 units)
thank you
Hi kiss4luna, thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my article.
In response to feedback, I’ve added a 0xAA section which has nine newer titles benchmarked, including Stalker Clear Sky.
Unfortunately I don’t have the rest of the games you asked for.
Thanks for the good writeup. Have been thinking about moving to 30″ from my 23″.
A 30″ display is sweet, no doubt about it.
If you decide to upgrade I’m sure you’ll love it.