Anthem performance issues I’ve noticed so far

spikerules · 16 Feb 2019 at 17:03

A few points: -

1) The game is CPU limited

2) With vsync off the game hits 100% CPU utilisation with vsync on it drops.

3) LG OLED TVs still have the Dolby Vision bug where the screen just shows a black screen. A workaround is to set the output to 422 10bit within the Nvidia control panel.

4) The game won’t display in full screen with the above fix. Only borderless. If you set to full screen you’re going to see a screen of very screwed up colours.

5) If you have vsync on the game will drop to 30fps randomly (no not because of intense effects) for no reason. If you change the game back to vsync off the game jumps to above 60, at this point you can turn vsync back on and magically the game returns to normal.

Basically it is impossible to get 4k60 even with a 2080ti. If you want to play at 4k at a steady frame rate you’ll have to limit the game to 30fps.

Conclusion
The game is very poorly optimised.

Gregster · 16 Feb 2019 at 17:32

I am running a 6850K @4.1Ghz (dog of a chip) and at 3440x1440. With everything set to ultra, I am sitting between 60 and 80 fps average, which runs very smooth. Very pleased with performance in truth and the game looks sweet also.

spikerules · 16 Feb 2019 at 18:11

Well that isn’t at 4k, but glad it never dips below 60 for you. Is this at MAX settings? Do you mind recording some footage for me? I wouldn’t mind going back to ultrawide at some point! I’ve been thinking about it

Also the game runs at 60-70fps for me, but whenever any large effects go off the game plummets to low 40’s. Do you have gsync? Might be why you’re not seeing the fps dips even though they are there...

Gregster · 16 Feb 2019 at 19:32

spikerules said:
Well that isn’t at 4k, but glad it never dips below 60 for you. Is this at MAX settings? Do you mind recording some footage for me? I wouldn’t mind going back to ultrawide at some point! I’ve been thinking about it

Also the game runs at 60-70fps for me, but whenever any large effects go off the game plummets to low 40’s. Do you have gsync? Might be why you’re not seeing the fps dips even though they are there...

Will do bud. I am on 4am starts and so will be on Monday, as when I finish at 2pm tomorrow, the pub is calling me.

spikerules · 16 Feb 2019 at 19:55

Thanks. Obviously with an fps counter on at max settings!

spikerules · 19 Feb 2019 at 13:06

Gregster · 19 Feb 2019 at 13:44

Mate, forgot about this and will do it tomorrow. (work in 10 mins). Apologies

spikerules · 19 Feb 2019 at 13:52

No problem.

Gregster · 20 Feb 2019 at 13:07

Finally got round to doing this lol. I really like the game but the loading screens and fort can do one!

FlyingScotsman · 20 Feb 2019 at 15:32

Gregster said:
Finally got round to doing this lol. I really like the game but the loading screens and fort can do one!

Does look good Gregster, but loads of FPS drops below 60 and the GPU usage is not maxed out, CPU doesn't look bottle-necked either.

Gregster · 20 Feb 2019 at 17:44

FlyingScotsman said:
Does look good Gregster, but loads of FPS drops below 60 and the GPU usage is not maxed out, CPU doesn't look bottle-necked either.

Only noticed the drops when watching it back and don't feel them. Agreed with usage and not sure what is going on with that either. Frames are lower in tarsis and GPU is at 60% ish. Might be my end though.

spikerules · 20 Feb 2019 at 18:17

Yeah thanks. Thought the optimisation needed looking at! Even Nvidia set the game to low settings with a 2080ti in their recommended Experience settings!

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FlyingScotsman · 21 Feb 2019 at 15:03

Gregster said:
Only noticed the drops when watching it back and don't feel them. Agreed with usage and not sure what is going on with that either. Frames are lower in tarsis and GPU is at 60% ish. Might be my end though.

Yeah does look playable though Greg, have you got G-Sync by any chance?

spikerules · 21 Feb 2019 at 22:08

FlyingScotsman said:
Yeah does look playable though Greg, have you got G-Sync by any chance?

Yeah this is what I’m thinking. I have freesync monitor on my Vega64 iMac Pro and it’s much smoother even at lower frame rates. Might be why he didn’t notice it?

Gregster · 21 Feb 2019 at 22:25

FlyingScotsman said:
Yeah does look playable though Greg, have you got G-Sync by any chance?

Yes pal, which does make 45 + frames feel smooth.

spikerules · 21 Feb 2019 at 22:41

VRR stuff like GSYNC and Freesync are the biggest innovation in gaming tech in the past 5+ years. Forget RTX and 4k. It’s just magic how it makes 40 odd frames seem like a smooth 60. I’m not sure why people don’t talk about it more!

TonyTurbo78 · 21 Feb 2019 at 22:45

spikerules said:
VRR stuff like GSYNC and Freesync are the biggest innovation in gaming tech in the past 5+ years. Forget RTX and 4k. It’s just magic how it makes 40 odd frames seem like a smooth 60. I’m not sure why people don’t talk about it more!

We users of adaptive sync tech are always talking about how big a deal it is, a game changer I'll never be without.

Gregster · 21 Feb 2019 at 23:03

TonyTurbo78 said:
We users of adaptive sync tech are always talking about how big a deal it is, a game changer I'll never be without.

Agreed. One of my bug bears is running an AMD card and instantly thinking something is up, til I remember VRR is not on. Deffo be hard to give it up now.

FlyingScotsman · 22 Feb 2019 at 07:10

Gregster said:
Yes pal, which does make 45 + frames feel smooth.

Yeah thought so, I have it also and really helps with 4K gaming. Cheers bud

Cooper · 22 Feb 2019 at 07:41

Considering the graphical downgrade this thing has gone through since the E3 reveal, I'm surprised it doesn't run at 4K 60, on a 2060....