Elden Ring GPU Benchmarks: NVIDIA RTX 40 vs AMD RX 7000 Graphics Cards
7/24/2024Elden Ring GPU Benchmarks: NVIDIA RTX 40 vs AMD RX 7000 Graphics Cards
Introduction
Elden Ring, the highly anticipated Souls-like game, has captured the attention of gamers worldwide. In this article, we delve into the GPU performance of the latest GeForce and Radeon cards in Elden Ring. Let’s explore how NVIDIA’s RTX 40 series stacks up against AMD’s RX 7000 series.
Test Bench
Before we dive into the benchmarks, let’s take a look at the test system:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Cooler: Lian Li Galahad 360 AIO
- Motherboard: MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi
- Memory: 8 GB x2 @ 6000 MT/s CL30
Elden Ring Benchmarks
1080p, 1440p & 4K Performance
- At 1080p, Elden Ring favors NVIDIA GPUs. The RTX 4080 Super outperforms the Radeon RX 7900 XTX by 5%, while the RTX 4070 performs on par with the RX 7900 XT. The top performer is the GeForce RTX 4090, averaging 139 FPS.
- Moving to 1440p (QHD), the RTX 4080 Super maintains its 5% lead over the RX 7900 XTX. The RTX 4090 shines with an average of 137 FPS. The RX 7900 XT edges out the RTX 4070, averaging 125 FPS.
- At 4K (Ultra HD), the RTX 4080 Super still leads, but the RX 7900 XT widens the gap over the RTX 4070 to 55%. The RTX 4090 remains slightly faster than the RTX 4080 Super.
Ray Tracing Performance
- Ray tracing is NVIDIA’s domain. Even the $549 GeForce RTX 4070 outperforms the $900 RX 7900 XTX in ray-traced settings at 1080p. The RTX 4080 Super leads by 25%, and the 7900 XT trails by ~50%.
- At 1440p, the RTX 4080 Super extends its lead over the RX 7900 XTX to 38%. The RTX 4070 maintains a slight advantage over the RX 7900 XT. The RTX 4090 dominates with an average of 120 FPS.
- Moving to 4K with ray tracing, the RTX 4080 Super and 4090 hold up well, averaging 68 FPS and 84 FPS, respectively. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX manages 43 FPS, while the 7900 XT trails at 36 FPS.
Conclusion
Elden Ring’s upgraded graphics and exclusive DirectX 12 engine make it a visually stunning experience. If you’re rocking an NVIDIA GPU, ray tracing is your forte. For Radeon users, performance remains solid but falls short in ray-traced scenarios.