Battlefield 3 recommended GPU specs out

[Karl Agathon]

Looks like we were all optimistic this time.

"When asked if a single Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 1.5GB would have enough power to run the game at Ultra settings, Matros went on to say that if you were aiming for that level of detail from the Frostbite 2 engine, then you’ll probably need two GeForce GTX 580s in SLI configuration."

Source: http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2011/09/23/battlefield-3-recommended-specs-only-good-f/1

Well thanks for that info. I would be playing at 1920x1080 on a single 580, so hopefully I could at least play at more then decent settings. Or it not even worth it to get the PC version?

 

[blackened23]

http://twitter.com/#!/CatalystCreator

OT but catalyst 11.9 coming out next week with application profiles for RO2 and BF3

 

[SickBeast]

Hopefully I can run this game with junk texture settings and everything else on "high" with my GTX 460s in SLI.

 

[RussianSensation]

But the biggest thing of all that makes those results 100% bogus is the fact that the cards weren't even tested in the same computer... Explain to me how a card tested in an i7 rig is somehow comparable to a card tested in a Phenom II rig? I'll give you a hint: It's not.

Those results are not bogus. That website specifically chooses this method of testing. We already have 100s of websites that test all the cards with the fastest possible CPU. How many people have a 2500k @ 4.2ghz + GTX460? Not many. In fact, their results are prob. more representative for the average gamer. they pair a mid-range GPU with a mid-range CPU, a low-end GPU with a low-end CPU, etc. Chances are people with HD6770 and GTX450 aren't rocking top-of-the-line CPUs such as the i7 920 @ 4.2ghz or people with GTX580s aren't using a Q9550. This methodology was explained by Gamegpu many many times.

The methodology they use is different from the norm; and that's the point. HardOCP also does something unique which is testing playability settings. If you don't like the methodology of a particular websites, that's perfectly acceptable because each methodology is always subject to debate. However, that does not make the results bogus. You just have to understand the context in which the testing is done -- and CPU benchmarks are provided in every review anyway! So you can always see from their testing if the CPU or the GPU is the bigger bottleneck.

Well thanks for that info. I would be playing at 1920x1080 on a single 580, so hopefully I could at least play at more then decent settings. Or it not even worth it to get the PC version?

Of course it's worth getting. Even at High Q, the game will be a lot of fun and look great.

 

[GotNoRice]

Those results are not bogus. That website specifically chooses this method of testing. We already have 100s of websites that test all the cards with the fastest possible CPU. How many people have a 2500k @ 4.2ghz + GTX460? Not many. In fact, their results are prob. more representative for the average gamer. they pair a mid-range GPU with a mid-range CPU, a low-end GPU with a low-end CPU, etc. Chances are people with HD6770 and GTX450 aren't rocking top-of-the-line CPUs such as the i7 920 @ 4.2ghz or people with GTX580s aren't using a Q9550. This methodology was explained by Gamegpu many many times.

I see what you are saying, and that would be fine if they were simply trying to give some basic representation of how different systems performed against each other, but instead we have a graph that shows only videocards and attempts to directly compare them against each other, on their own, irrespective of the differences in the host system configurations. That just doesn't work. At the VERY minimum, in order for those results to be useful, it would need to show on each bar which CPU/motherboard the card was run on.

Obviously the benchmarks do provide some food for thought, when taken in the proper context. What they don't do is provide any relevant data regarding how videocards will directly compare against each other in the beta or the real game - which is the context in which it is most frequently posted here and on other forums around the net.

 

[maybeshewill]

Beta is out on the 29th, we'll get a chance first hand to test these GPUs out then.

 

[Silverforce11]

I think even at 1080p, my CPU is going to be the bottleneck. 64 players highly animated, huge global physics = crap CPU killer.

It's clear that ULTRA settings will be spanking current gen GPUs.

Waiting for 28nm to build a new rig. Want Eye-infinity BF3 action.

 

[poohbear]

my 5870 & hectacore will be fine. Witcher 2 runs flawlessly in everything but the uber setting (which is just uber AA and didnt really make much of a difference given the FPS drop).

I say we start a friendly betting pool: I'm sure anyone with a 5850 class vid card & Phenom2 quadcore @ 3ghz class CPU will run the game @ high settings @ 1080 @ above 30fps. that's my bet, who's in?

 

[Zanovar]

Im thinking anyone with a 460/5850 will run this fine.minus a few settings ofcourse.

 

[Silverforce11]

30 fps is not fine. It's a multiplayer FPS. Your 30 fps average would be a terrible slideshow everytime the explosions start to happen or buildings start to break apart.

 

[Zanovar]

30 fps is not fine. It's a multiplayer FPS. Your 30 fps average would be a terrible slideshow everytime the explosions start to happen or buildings start to break apart.

30fps who mentioned that?

 

[flopper]

I'm sure anyone with a 5850 class vid card & Phenom2 quadcore @ 3ghz class CPU will run the game @ high settings @ 1080 @ above 30fps.

devs stated if you run bc2 good you run bf3 good.
so wouldnt have an issue with that setup.

I use a 4.8ghz cpu with crossfired 6850/6870 and a 64bit system, so I haven't been worried at all.

Beta will answer a lot of questions even if its sucky rush mode with 24ppl.
friggin EA shit.

 

[skipsneeky2]

30 fps is not fine. It's a multiplayer FPS. Your 30 fps average would be a terrible slideshow everytime the explosions start to happen or buildings start to break apart.

For me average 60fps is a must i don't mind if it dips to about 25fps during a explosion but running and flying or what not 60fps is a must .

 

[yours truly]

New nvidia drivers are out, and optimised for BF3 it seems - up to 38% increase in performance.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-26-drivers-give-bf3-38-percent-performance-boost

 

[Silverforce11]

Another AMD game which runs great on all hardware.

Win for gamers.

 

[96Firebird]

Another AMD game...

I have been trying to figure out if this game is a Gaming Evolved title, a TWIMTBP title, or neither. Where did you find this out?

 

[Spjut]

New nvidia drivers are out, and optimised for BF3 it seems - up to 38% increase in performance.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-26-drivers-give-bf3-38-percent-performance-boost

38% really sounds nice, but it wouldn't matter much if the game only ran at 10 FPS in the first place:biggrin:

On another note, I really hope that AMD/Nvidia tries to improve performance on their older series as well with these/new drivers and not just care about their new DX11 cards

 

[Madcatatlas]

Another AMD game which runs great on all hardware.

Win for gamers.

QFT!

Gamers would be screwed if this was a Nvidia sponsored game.

@ Firebird :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfACbF5aR2E for the gaming evolved thing, though im not sure it actually is a GE title...

 

[sontin]

QFT!

Gamers would be screwed if this was a Nvidia sponsored game.

@ Firebird :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfACbF5aR2E for the gaming evolved thing, though im not sure it actually is a GE title...

That's only a video about Battlefield 3. nVidia is doing the same:
http://www.geforce.com/News/article...eneral-manager-on-battlefield-3-beta-and-more
http://www.geforce.com/News/articles/dice-talks-about-how-battlefield-3-uses-directx-11

Even Huang is promoting Battlefield 3 as the next Generation of PC-Games. :awe:

 

[notty22]

http://www.geforce.com/GamesandApps/games/battlefield-3/News

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PublisherElectronic Arts
GenreFPS
Release DateNovember 2011
Multi playerYes
Website

Actually both companies are showcasing the game and holding special events

Download The New Battlefield 3 Optimized Beta Driver The new 285.38 Beta Driver provides the best performance and stability for Battlefield 3

 

[Madcatatlas]

neither the AMD Gaming Evolved logo nor the Nvidia counterpart is displayed on their site it seems.

are you linking that logo because you cant be bothered to write that long string of rubbish notty? Id do the same


hopefully BF3 is as neutral to graphic optimizations as its possible, with both sides being able to influence the looks/performance, it should be a win win for gamers.

 

[96Firebird]

When I was searching for an answer, I saw something that said DICE said they were staying neutral. I can't find the link again though...

So I guess this means Nvidia will get a chance to optimize drivers before release, unlike AMD's DAII.

 

[tviceman]

Another AMD game which runs great on all hardware.

Win for gamers.

QFT!

Gamers would be screwed if this was a Nvidia sponsored game.

How do either of you two explain Dragon Age 2 and Deus Ex's poor performance on Nvidia hardware at release? How exactly is that a win for gamesr and QFT?

 

[Silverforce11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfACbF5aR2E

http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,8...ngs-in-der-finalen-Version/Action-Spiel/News/

GE title. But NV also help to add support for FXAA modes to Frostbite 2.

DICE is very code neutral and they optimize their games to run good on all hardware.

 

[Silverforce11]

How do either of you two explain Dragon Age 2 and Deus Ex's poor performance on Nvidia hardware at release? How exactly is that a win for gamesr and QFT?

Thats ok, you get to wait a bit for updated drivers and now it runs great.

Except if it was a NV game, nothing could be done to fix it.