Today Valve released the SteamVR Performance Test, one of the first available virtual reality tools to help consumers identify graphics cards ready to power premium virtual reality experiences on the HTC Vive headset.
This Performance Test is based on the Source 2 engine and features high quality VR content from the Aperture Science Robot Repair demo designed for the HTC Vive. Nonetheless, the test can be run on any PC and does not require a VR headset. It’s available for anyone to download and test their own system.
The test employs a technique called dynamic fidelity, which automatically adjusts image quality as required to avoid dropped frames that can break the sense of presence critical to VR experiences. The CPU and GPU hardware is then assigned one of three categories (VR Recommended, VR Capable, or VR Not Ready) based on the average fidelity level attained. ‘VR Recommended’ is the highest achievable level of experience possible.
AMD is pleased to report that our Radeon R9 390, Nano, and Fury series GPUs are all able to achieve ‘VR Recommended’ status. This performance is a great testament of the work AMD has done with Valve and other technology partners to deliver the best VR experience with our products through the AMD LiquidVR™ initiative.
In addition to the component ratings, the Performance Test provides frame-by-frame data regarding rendering time and fidelity level, along with an average fidelity rating and a dropped frame counter. ‘VR Recommended’ products must maintain an average fidelity of 6 (High) or better with no dropped frames.
Below is a chart summarizing test results on the SteamVR Performance Test by GPU with system configuration details.
https://community.amd.com/community...-recommended-for-vr-by-steam-performance-test
