1.03.15527 system performance reports

[jimbop]

In short, I get a 10% framerate reduction with the beta patch. If you are going to post your feedback here please:

1. Add your system specs to your signature.
2. Make sure you have cleared the cache before testing (see here).

There have been a lot of comments about framerate drops with 1.03.15527 beta. Smooth performance is one of my biggest concerns (I actually thought the cockpit sounds were fine as they were ) so I compare results after each patch.

I like the new colours and appreciate the patch but it is important to note that this patch HAS resulted in a significant performance hit as you can see below.

The below are in triplicate (yes, I'm a scientist!) although this is not necessary given the tight results. Results are before and after patch, vsync on and off with the following video settings. I used FRAPS to measure the first 60 seconds of a low-level Dover dogfight test track attached to this post:





Comments:
- I think the most important column is the minimums given that a reasonable average with low minimums can result in stuttering and lags.
- Gameplay is smooth without stutters on my system UNTIL a lot of planes appear. Then I get significant input lag (reported here and here) which is annoying.
- Given that I only play with vsync due to atrocious tearing this performance drop is fine for me.

[Vengeanze]

Jimbo, did you defrag the game files from the Steam menu?
Didn't help me but might help you.

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by Vengeanze

Jimbo, did you defrag the game files from the Steam menu?
Didn't help me but might help you.

Yes, I did but forgot to add that above. I'm not complaining since it doesn't affect my gameplay with vsync, just putting a figure on the reduction.

[Phazon]

I agree. While I haven't really experienced any stutters or really serious performance issues, I'd estimate I've lost around 10% as well. I'm sure some optimisation work for the proper patch will get performance back again.

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by Phazon

I agree. While I haven't really experienced any stutters or really serious performance issues, I'd estimate I've lost around 10% as well. I'm sure some optimisation work for the proper patch will get performance back again.

I hope your sureness is sure!

[senseispcc]

This are my video settings you can see that only the ground shadows are on medium in combat in free flight I set it to high;

Now this the picture is the result;

Not too bad…
My system is at the bottom of this reply.

Have a nice game.

My PC;
Win7 x64
Asus p6x58d
I7 975 3.75Ghz
System & game HDD 256Gb 10.000rpm.
12 Gb (6*2Gb) ddr3 1333Mhz memory
Geforce gtx580 1.5Gb
Trackir 5
Logitech G940.

[smink1701]

Game is running fine...maybe better but not worse from last patch.