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    Skyrim performance on OC 460m

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Seeker14491, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Seeker14491

    Seeker14491 Newbie

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    I just got Skyrim and didn't know what graphics settings to use, so I decided to benchmark with Fraps at different settings:

    GPU: GTX460m overclocked (810 core/1620 shader/1625 memory)
    CPU: i7 740qm

    Low
    Resolution/AA/FPS
    1366x768/none/51.8
    1920x1080/none/54.7

    Medium
    Resolution/AA/FPS
    1366x768/none/50.4
    1600x900/none/50.6
    1920x1080/none/50.3
    1366x768/2X/51
    1920x1080/2X/50
    1920x1080/4X/50.3
    1920x1080/8X/45.1

    High
    Resolution/AA/FPS
    1920x1080/none/49
    1920x1080/2X/49.2
    1920x1080/4X/47.9
    1366x768/2X/48.5
    1366x768/4X/48.2

    Ultra
    Resolution/AA/FPS
    1920x1080/none/46.2

    Could someone explain why the difference in FPS between different resolutions and settings is so minimal?. I would think it's a CPU bottleneck, but I don't think so since I have an i7.
     
    Seeker14491, Nov 13, 2011
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  2. mrcarter

    mrcarter Notebook Geek

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    average fps using 1080p and ultra settings is 46??!! :O

    Is it outside or inside? Any chance of running it in stock and possibly a video :p
     
    mrcarter, Nov 13, 2011
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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    IMO, the fact that you changed the graphics settings and you had a minimal hit in FPS shows the game is heavily CPU dependent.

    NOW, Can't wait to see some frames with an i7-2630QM w/ GTX 460m :)
     
    alexUW, Nov 13, 2011
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  4. Seeker14491

    Seeker14491 Newbie

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    It's outside in the first town. Maybe I should make a video, although the FPS is always lower while recording.
     
    Seeker14491, Nov 13, 2011
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  5. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    I've read that Skyrim only makes use of 2 cores even on a quad, so it's very possible that your CPU is the limiting factor here. Just crank the settings to Ultra, turn up the AA/AF, and enjoy the game :)
     
    Syberia, Nov 13, 2011
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  6. Feoras

    Feoras Notebook Consultant

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    The maximum clocks I manage to get with my 460m is 775/1550/1450, even though nearly everyone else seem to be getting at LEAST 800/1600/1500...
     
    Feoras, Nov 13, 2011
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  7. mrcarter

    mrcarter Notebook Geek

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    If I can get an average of 46 fps using 1080p settings with everything max then I am going to get this game for sure :)

    Thanks for confirming!
     
    mrcarter, Nov 13, 2011
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  8. m1_1x

    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    you mean maximum stable clocks? that shouldnt be o.0..

    what are your temps under those speeds, cause this card overclocks pretty nicely
     
    m1_1x, Nov 13, 2011
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  9. Seeker14491

    Seeker14491 Newbie

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    The best program to check for stability in my opinion is Ati tool. My card is at around 80C during most games.
     
    Seeker14491, Nov 13, 2011
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  10. m1_1x

    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    think youre quoting the wrong person lol
     
    m1_1x, Nov 13, 2011
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  11. Seeker14491

    Seeker14491 Newbie

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    yeah, I though it would quote the quote inside the quote.
     
    Seeker14491, Nov 13, 2011
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