2023-06-14 05:22:37
[+9강] I played Dia 4 with Intel CPU and graphics card ‘matching’
2023.06.14 14:22 Game Mecca Reporter Jaehyung Park
CPU and graphics card are decisive factors for gaming PC performance. In fact, it’s also the most careful part to look at when setting up a PC for gaming.
Both parts have their respective brands. The CPU is split between the Intel Core and AMD Ryzen series, and the graphics card is Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon. In the current situation that the two companies are holding, Intel released its first gaming graphics card Arc series in April of last year and made a statement.
Intel Arc was first unveiled at the ‘Intel Architecture Day 2021’ held in 2021 and was officially released last year. Looking at the Arc A series, which can be said to be the beginning, it uses the Xe HPG (High-performance gaming) microarchitecture and supports XeSS, an upscaling technology like NVIDIA DLSS. In addition, it is said that efficiency such as work and encoding speed has been raised to the maximum with Intel Deep Link, which dynamically adjusts the built-in graphics and power of the Intel CPU and maximizes processing performance. However, since it is the first gaming graphics card model, it is said that the actual specifications have not yet been fully demonstrated, and compatibility between games is a little unstable.
In order to directly check the performance of this Intel’s first gaming graphics card, we went to Game Mecca. Among the released lineups, I played several games, including Diablo 4, directly in FHD (1920×1080) with a PC equipped with the A770 model. The detailed specifications of the A770 are 32 Xe cores and up to 16GB VRAM, which can be compared to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, which is classified as a mid-range in terms of performance. I wonder how it will work with Intel CPUs.
Diablo 4 (Graphics Preset: Very High, Ray Tracing: High Quality)
First, I played Diablo 4. It was still a low level, so I set a goal for one dungeon, and I was able to comfortably hunt with an average of 130 frames. When monsters are crowded, the average is regarding 100 frames, but it was not enough to interfere with play.
There was no inconvenience in moving the field, but the average frame rate was slightly lowered in the village inn. Fortunately, it was a safe place with no fighting, so there were no major problems. Diablo 4 itself is not a game that requires high specifications, but it was okay to be able to digest full options without difficulty. If you adjust the options, it seems that 144 frame defense is also possible.
Cyberpunk 2077 (Quick Preset: Medium Ray Tracing)
Next up is Cyberpunk 2077, which recently revealed the release date for its new expansion, Phantom Liberty. It has a wide range from minimum specs to ray tracing and high spec options, so it’s suitable for testing graphics card performance. In order to carry out a mission to subdue a specific person, I headed to my destination while moving through Night City in the middle of the day. I averaged between 50 and 60 frames in this section.
Subsequent to indoor engagements, there was little frame change. It was comfortable to fight without frame drops when shooting, running around, or switching screens quickly, and I was able to complete my goal safely. You should also consider buying the DLC.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Graphics Quality: Medium, Ray Tracing: ON)
The game to try this time is ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’, a new Star Wars game by Respawn. After the release, optimization criticism continued, and it was also criticized. After that, I was able to play with an average of 60 frames to see if stability was secured with several patches. It doesn’t feel well optimized yet, but I think it might have been compensated by the performance of the graphics card.
Outlast Trial (Graphics Quality Preset: Epic)
I don’t like the horror genre, but I also tried Outlast Trial, which was evaluated as having less horror elements than the previous game. Even with the full option, it showed an average of 144 frames and at least 100 frames, so I might feel that it was a well-optimized game even in Early Access.
It looked fun when I saw a group of people playing it, but playing it alone made it a horror game. When I ran hard and kept hiding, the pressure of the enemy chasing me was terrifying. The game doesn’t support ray tracing, but the graphics card seems to be working to its full potential. Looking forward to the official release.
False of P (Graphics Quality Preset: Best)
The last is P’s lie, which is considered one of the most anticipated Korean soul-like works. A trial version was released ahead of the release in September. When I experienced it in advance, I was satisfied with the dark atmosphere and heavy impact.
I recorded an average of regarding 100 frames while walking around the rainy streets and dealing with dolls, and even when the objects increased, I was able to play without stuttering by maintaining at least 70 frames. I experienced it briefly until the first boss clear, but I confirmed that I digested the highest specifications easily, so I can wait for September when the game is officially released.
Intel’s first gaming graphics card has a new option
The Intel Arc A-series are entry-level products, not top-of-the-line. It was popularly targeted at general gamers, and when I actually enjoyed several games, I was able to confirm that it was playable without difficulty.
Here, Intel is improving the graphics driver through updates, so we can expect more in the future. In a situation where the graphics card market is no different from Nvidia’s solo run, the recently released mid-range model of the 40 series has a high performance-to-price ratio, and consumers have expressed regret.
In this situation, I don’t think it’s a bad time for Intel to release a graphics card with similar performance to the RTX 3060 at mid-400,000 won. In conclusion, the release of Intel’s first gaming graphics card ‘Arc A series’ can be seen as one more good option from a gamer’s point of view.
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