Neowin News Feed for: Performance

The PlayStation 4 is, on paper, faster than the Xbox One

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:09:57 +0100

AnandTech has performed an analysis on the known hardware of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, revealing that (at least on paper) the PlayStation 4 has a faster GPU with more memory bandwidth. Read more...

TechSpot: Crysis 3 Tested, Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:11:23 +0000

PC gamers won't have to wait for graphical extras. Crysis 3 launched with high-resolution textures, DX11 support and plenty of customization options that set it apart from the diluted consoles builds. Read more...

TechSpot: Far Cry 3 GPU/CPU Tested, Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:47:16 +0000

Like the original game, Far Cry 3 is set on a tropical island, this time found somewhere at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In typical TechSpot fashion, we'll be testing Far Cry... Read more...

TechSpot: Call of Duty Black Ops II Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:20:26 +0000

For Call of Duty fans, developer Treyarch just delivered an early Christmas present when they released Black Ops II this week. As the ninth game in the Call of Duty franchise and the sequel to the... Read more...

TechSpot: Medal of Honor Warfighter CPU & GPU Performance

Julio Franco — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:16:01 +0000

Medal of Honor: Warfighter calls for no less than a 3GHz quad-core processor paired with a GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6950. Given those upper-end requirements, we expect the title to be fairly... Read more...

TechSpot: Windows 8 vs. Windows 7 Performance

Julio Franco — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:47 +0100

For comparing Windows 7 and Windows 8 we will measure and test the performance of various aspects of the operating system including: boot up and shutdown times, file copying, encoding, browsing... Read more...

One Year Review: Samsung Galaxy Ace

Paul Ferson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:54:16 +0100

After a year with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, I take a look at the phone in retrospect, comparing how it stacks up against its competition past, present and future, and examine it closely. Read more...

Japanese researchers create faster SSDs

Paul Ferson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:33:23 +0100

Wait, your SSD wasn't fast enough? You'll be pleased to know a group of Japanese researchers agree, so they've managed to find a way to squeeze some more performance from available technologies. Read more...

TechSpot: Max Payne 3 Performance Tested, Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:15:59 +0100

It's been hinted that Max Payne 3 will make the most of current high-end PCs, with DirectX 11 tessellation compatibility and "advanced graphics options" available to PC players. Read more...

TechSpot: Diablo 3 Performance Tested, Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:46:17 +0100

After 11 years in the making and more setbacks than we care to count, Blizzard has finally unleashed a third installment to its cult classic dungeon crawler. Having waited over a decade, the arrival.. Read more...

TechSpot: Tribes: Ascend GPU & CPU Performance Test

Julio Franco — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:10:29 +0100

Considered a successor to Tribes 2, Tribes: Ascend embraces its heritage by incorporating the same fast-paced combat, tons of maps, weapons, vehicles and unique traversal mechanics. Read more...

Windows 8 app blog talks about Metro performance issues

John Callaham — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:12:24 +0100

The latest post on the official Windows 8 app developers blog gives app creators some tips on how to avoid some performance issues while making their Metro software apps. Read more...

TechSpot: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Performance Test

Julio Franco — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:15:21 +0000

While it may not bring your PC to its knees, Skyrim promises to be the best-looking Elder Scrolls title to date with its newly developed game engine, called the "Creation Engine." Read more...

TechSpot: Modern Warfare 3 Tested, Benchmarked

Julio Franco — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:36:43 +0000

In terms of graphical fidelity, Infinity Ward's latest effort is about as visually appealing as its predecessor. If you're itching to see how your DirectX 10/11 GPU handles a DX9 engine, then maybe... Read more...

TechSpot: Battlefield 3 GPU & CPU Performance Test

Julio Franco — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:35:04 +0100

Only one month after the beta reviewers are finding the final game to be quite enjoyable and considerably more polished. TechSpot takes a peak at what's required to play Battlefield 3. Read more...

TechSpot: Battlefield 3 Beta Performance Test

Julio Franco — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:11:29 +0100

Battlefield 3, the latest in a long line of Battlefield titles is likely the most anticipated game of 2011. Using the new Frostbite 2 engine the game promises to deliver jaw dropping visuals... Read more...

TechSpot: Deus Ex Human Revolution Performance Test

Julio Franco — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:58:03 +0100

Deus Ex: Human Revolution appears to be every bit as good as its predecessors. In other good news, it's capable of fully utilizing the power and features of today's high-end graphics cards. Read more...

TechSpot: Duke Nukem Forever GPU & CPU Performance Test

Julio Franco — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:09:06 +0100

The Duke Nukem franchise has deep roots in PC gaming history. The trash-talking action hero made his debut some two decades ago in 1991 on MS-DOS followed by a sequel (Duke Nukem II) in 1993.... Read more...

TechSpot: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings GPU & CPU Performance

Julio Franco — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:52:18 +0100

Hot on the heels of Dragon Age II's somewhat disappointing March debut, CD Projekt Red has quenched the thirst of role-playing buffs with the sequel to its critically acclaimed RPG, The Witcher. Released on May... Read more...

TechSpot: Brink GPU & CPU performance review

Julio Franco — Thu, 19 May 2011 09:43:52 +0100

Splash Damage is no newcomer to the first-person shooter genre having released two Wolfenstein games, Doom 3, and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars in the last decade. With a portfolio comprised of highly-acclaimed titles, we were... Read more...