RAM Bandwidth Is a Big Factor for Cyberpunk 2077 at Lower Resolutions

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Image: CD PROJEKT RED



Game engines can react very differently to various hardware, and it doesn’t always come down to the fastest GPU. As CD PROJEKT RED continues to deal with the console versions, PC enthusiasts are finding ways to optimize Cyberpunk 2077. Despite its buggy launch, it incorporates modern features allowing for a wide range of hardware testing. Xaver Amberger (via Igor’s Lab) has examined the game’s performance at various resolutions using AMD and Intel processors with various RAM types, speeds, and timings.



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[Grimlakin]

That's some interesting findings. Makes me wonder what kind mine are now. Sigh...

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

That's some interesting findings. Makes me wonder what kind mine are now. Sigh...

I agree. I've never gotten into the finer art of tuning memory but it looks like Red Engine can really benefit from it.