We tested each card multiple times at each setting, discarding the first run after launching the game - that run usually scores better as the GPU hasn't warmed up yet and can boost slightly higher.įor this initial look we used a preview version of the game provided by AMD and Ubisoft. We've used that for our testing, as it minimizes variation and keeps things simple. Like most recent Far Cry games, Far Cry 6 includes a (mostly) convenient built-in benchmark - see our guide for how to make a good built-in benchmark for more details, but the latest installment actually represents a step back in terms of ease of use. Meanwhile, AMD provided early access to its 21.10.1 drivers, which it released to the public on October 4, and those are 'game ready.' We used Nvidia's most recent 472.12 drivers, which are not 'game ready' for Far Cry 6 - we asked about getting updated drivers but were not provided any in time for this initial look at performance. That's a faster CPU than the recommended Core i7-9700 / Ryzen 7 3700, though we still ran into some bottlenecks.

We've used our standard graphics test PC, equipped with a Core i9-9900K CPU, to see how the various GPUs actually stack up. Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 1000W (opens in new tab)Ĭorsair Hydro H150i Pro RGB (opens in new tab) Corsair 2x16GB DDR4-3600 CL16 (opens in new tab)

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