The specifics of PC gaming are such that before you begin, you must first familiarize yourself with its system requirements and relate it to the existing configuration.

To do this simple action, you do not need to know the exact technical characteristics of each model of processors, video cards, motherboards and other components of any personal computer. A simple comparison of the main lines of components will suffice.

For example, if a game's minimum system requirements include a processor of at least Intel Core i5, then you shouldn't expect it to run on i3. However, it is more difficult to compare processors from different manufacturers, which is why developers often indicate names from two main companies - Intel and AMD (processors), Nvidia and AMD (video cards).

Above are system requirements. It is worth noting that the division into minimum and recommended configurations is done for a reason. It is believed that meeting the minimum requirements is enough to start the game and complete it from beginning to end. However, to achieve the best performance, you usually have to lower the graphics settings.

Thus, thanks to an understanding of the basic principles of component classification, absolutely anyone can sensibly assess the possibility of startup and correct operation - and it is the system requirements that will help with this.

Introduction

This review will conduct a summary test of video cards and processors in the game Call of Duty: Black Ops III. You can read the review on it by following this link.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 (64-bit).
• Processor: Intel Core i5-530 @ 2930 MHz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3000 MHz.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Free space on HDD: 60 GB.
• Video card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 4096 MB or AMD Radeon R9 280X 3072 MB.

Summary testing of video cards

Test configuration

Tests were carried out on the following stand:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K (Devil's Canyon, L3 8 MB), Turbo Boost / Hyper Threading - off - 4000 @ 4700 MHz;
• Motherboard: GigaByte GA-Z97X-UD5H, LGA 1150, BIOS F8;
• CPU cooling system: Corsair Hydro Series H105 (~1300 rpm);
• RAM: 2 x 4096 MB DDR3 Geil Black Dragon GB38GB2133C10ADC (Spec: 2133 MHz / 10-11-11-30-1t / 1.5 V), X.M.P. - off;
• Disk subsystem No. 1: 64 GB, SSD ADATA SX900;
• Disk subsystem No. 2: 1 TB, HDD Western Digital Caviar Green (WD10EZRX);
• Power unit: Corsair HX850 850 Watt (standard fan: 140 mm inlet);
• Frame: open test stand;
• Monitor: 27" ASUS PB278Q BK (Wide LCD, 2560x1440 / 60 Hz).

Video cards:

• Radeon R9 Fury X 4096 MB - 1050/500 @ 1150/500 MHz (Sapphire);
• Radeon R9 Fury 4096 MB - 1000/500 @ 1100/500 MHz (Sapphire);
• Radeon R9 Nano 4096 MB - 1000/500 @ 1025/500 MHz (PowerColor);
• Radeon R9 390X 8192 MB - 1050/6000 @ 1160/6500 MHz (Sapphire);
• Radeon R9 390 8192 MB - 1000/6000 @ 1140/6500 MHz (ASUS);
• Radeon R9 380 2048 MB - 970/5500 @ 1100/6500 MHz (Sapphire);
• Radeon R7 370 2048 MB - 975/5600 @ 1180/6800 MHz (PowerColor);
• Radeon R7 360 2048 MB - 1050/6500 @ 1200/6800 MHz (Gigabyte);


• Radeon R9 290X 4096 MB - 1000/5000 @ 1130/5800 MHz (Sapphire);
• Radeon R9 290 4096 MB - 947/5000 @ 1120/5800 MHz (Sapphire);


• GeForce GTX Titan X 12288 MB - 1076/7012 @ 1390/8100 MHz (MSI);
• GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6144 MB - 1076/7012 @ 1420/8100 MHz (Zotac);
• GeForce GTX 980 4096 MB - 1216/7012 @ 1440/8000 MHz (Palit);
• GeForce GTX 970 4096 MB - 1178/7012 @ 1430/8000 MHz (Zotac);
• GeForce GTX 960 2098 MB - 1178/7012 @ 1450/8000 MHz (Gigabyte);
• GeForce GTX 950 2098 MB - 1188/6600 @ 1480/8000 MHz (Palit);


• GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2048 MB - 1085/5400 @ 1220/6600 MHz (GigaByte);
• GeForce GTX 750 2048 MB - 1085/5000 @ 1210/6200 MHz (Palit).

Software:

• Operating system: Windows 7 x64 SP1;
• Video card drivers: Nvidia GeForce 358.87 WHQL and AMD Catalyst 15.11 Beta.
• Utilities: Fraps 3.5.9 Build 15586, AutoHotkey v1.0.48.05, MSI Afterburner 4.1.0.

Testing tools and methodology

For a more clear comparison of video cards and processors, the game used as a test application was launched in resolutions of 1920 x 1080 and 2560 x 1440.

The utilities Fraps 3.5.9 Build 15586 and AutoHotkey v1.0.48.05 were used as performance measurement tools. Measured in game minimum And average FPS values. VSync was disabled during testing.

Test segment video:

Monitoring RAM and video memory usage

The components were tested with the following graphics settings:

• Version 1.0 Update 1.
• DirectX 11.
• Anti-aliasing - FXAA.
• The texture quality is extra high.
• Texture filtering - high.
• The quality of the mesh is high.
• The quality of the shadow maps is extra high.
• Dynamic shadows - enabled.
• Subsurface scattering - enabled.
• Transparency - high.
• Volumetric lighting - high.
• Diffuse shading - extra high.
• Motion blur is always on.

Before we begin testing video cards and processors, we will monitor the use of RAM and video memory in this game.

Video memory and RAM usage

Video memory (standard settings)

RAM

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Test results: performance comparison

Now let's move on directly to testing graphics accelerators.

Summary diagrams of test results for single video cards

1920x1080

Denomination

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Overclocking

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2560x1440

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Minimum and average FPS

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 is an action shooter developed by Treyarch, which is the 3rd part of the game. Near future, a new prototype of Black Ops soldiers has been released, in which man and technology are closely linked, giving enormous military power to win in a world where robotics determines the outcome of war.

Game modes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 combines 3 unique game modes: campaign, multiplayer and zombie mode. The campaign was developed as a cooperative game in which up to 4 players can take part online. The game's multiplayer is very interesting and thoughtful, with new ways to select the best players, in which you can manage the equipment and skills of your soldier for battle.

Zombie mode

Zombie mode has its own storyline, making the game even more interesting. Each online player has their own progression system. Stunning atmosphere of the game, new untested weapons and abilities, improved fluid movement system. All this is brought to life using advanced technologies that redefine the standards of shooters.

release date

Call of Duty Black Ops 3: trailer, system requirements, release date and other details

Treyarch Studios and Activision, which will present the world with Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 on November 6, have shared numerous details regarding this project. It will take us to a future where soldiers don't just use exoskeletons, but enhance their abilities using DNI (Direct Neural Interface) technology. It integrates directly into the human body, providing additional capabilities that each player develops at his own discretion within the prescribed directions. For example, some can control drones, directing them at opponents, others can hack information terminals, others can destroy the ground under their opponents’ feet, etc. At the same time, there were already traditional long jumps and runs along walls with the ability to quickly change the direction of movement and simultaneously fire at opponents. All this makes the gameplay more varied and dynamic.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 campaign is designed to be completed by four characters. That is, you can either go through mission after mission with friends, or use the help of AI in managing unused characters during a solo game. There will also be the ability to split the screen in half for two users to play on one PC. Since the concept of four characters was initially chosen, Treyarch Studios specialists significantly modified the maps for convenient movement through the locations of all characters. They will be opposed by 20 different classes of enemy characters controlled by AI. The developers have not forgotten about the “Zombies” mode, which promises significant improvements and improvements.

In multiplayer mode, nine different types of soldiers await us, each of which has its own capabilities and weapons. Before the start of each battle, the user will be able to choose either a weapon or the capabilities of the character they like. At the moment, the first details of only four classes are known:

• Outrider - armed with a deadly bow and exploding arrows, so he kills on the first hit. Additionally, he can see opponents through walls.
• Reaper is an experimental combat robot whose arm turns into a mini-gun. Uses the ability to teleport to a position held a few seconds earlier, allowing you to quickly disappear from the trap.
• Seraph is also an incredibly deadly hero. His weapon is capable of piercing several enemy characters at once if they are carelessly on the same line. A special feature of the Seraph class is to increase the hit range of enemies for a limited time.
• Ruin - has a powerful melee attack, which, however, requires going to close range. The ability to speed up his actions helps him in this.

As already mentioned, the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is scheduled for November 6, 2015 for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One platforms. The game will not be ported to PS3 and Xbox 360. Anyone who pre-orders will have the opportunity to participate in the open beta test. System requirements for the PC version are as follows:

• OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 (64-bit version only);
• Processor: Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz;
• RAM: 6 GB;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (1 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6970 (1 GB);
• DirectX: 11;
• Broadband Internet access;
• DirectX-compatible sound card.