Unreal Engine 5.4 Gorgeous Industrial Factory Tech Demo Is Too Much Even for an RTX 4080 GPU at 4K Resolution

The Unreal Engine 5.4, developed by Epic Games, promises stunning visuals and cutting-edge graphics. However, it seems that even the mighty RTX 4080 struggles to keep up with the demands of this impressive tech demo.

The Demo

Recently, a YouTube video shared by MXBenchmarkPC showcased a gorgeous Industrial Factory tech demo running on Unreal Engine 5.4. At 1440p resolution, the GPU handled the demo smoothly, maintaining around 80-90 FPS in both daytime and nighttime scenarios. However, when pushed to its limits at native 4K resolution, the RTX 4080 fell short, unable to hit a consistent 60 FPS.

Performance Challenges

With 60 FPS gameplay in Unreal Engine 5 games being a challenge even for high-end systems, it’s no surprise that achieving this on current-generation consoles is even more difficult. The visual quality offered by the engine is simply breathtaking. For instance, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, one of the best-looking UE5 games to date, will only run at a “cinematic” 30 frames per second on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Even on PC, most users won’t be able to run the game at native 4K resolution and 60 FPS, judging from the official system requirements.

Unreal Engine 5.4 Features

The Unreal Engine 5.4 was released to the public late last month, introducing several new features. While it pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of graphics, it also demands more from hardware. As game developers continue to explore the capabilities of this engine, we can expect both awe-inspiring visuals and the need for powerful GPUs to handle them.

In summary, the Unreal Engine 5.4 Gorgeous Industrial Factory Tech Demo serves as a testament to the engine’s capabilities, but it also highlights the challenges faced by gamers and developers alike. As technology evolves, we’ll undoubtedly see more jaw-dropping visuals, but it’s essential to strike a balance between performance and eye candy.