Elbrus-16C: gaming performance in modern titles
A fresh video from the Elbrus PC Play channel showcases a computer powered by the Russian Elbrus-16C processor running popular titles. The test focuses on a modern machine setup and examines games such as Downfall, GTA 5, and Cyberpunk 2077 to understand how the platform handles current software at varying settings.
The testbed includes a Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card with 12 GB of VRAM. Details about the amount of system memory and permanent storage were not disclosed in the presentation.
Observed results include moderate frame rates on demanding scenes and noticeable fluctuations depending on the scene complexity and game optimizations. In Doom released in 2016, roughly 40 to 50 frames per second were reported on medium visuals, with occasional dips to the mid-30s during intense combat moments. GTA 5 demonstrated more stringent behavior, achieving around 20 frames per second when run on the lowest feasible settings. Cyberpunk 2077 showed a tighter range, averaging 25 to 30 frames per second on minimum configuration.
Earlier demonstrations used the Elbrus-8C processor on similar hardware, but those outcomes were less favorable. The presenter, who has pursued an intricate craft journey with a two-year costume project inspired by the Doomguy character, illustrates a broader curiosity about how different generations of Elbrus CPUs handle modern software benchmarks.
- Cyberpunk 2077, GTA 5, The Witcher 3, and Doom were evaluated on a system featuring the Elbrus 8C processor
- The development of autonomous banking kiosks on Elbrus platforms has been discussed within the Russian tech sector
- Plans to relocate processor production to Russia were mentioned, with notes on cost implications for future hardware
Notes: The discussion emphasizes how a single setup may perform unevenly across titles, highlighting the impact of driver support, optimization level, and game engine requirements on overall experience.
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