Battlefield 4 - PC vs PS4 Graphics Comparison

This is it! GameTrailers put the PC and PS4 side-by-side to see how they compare. Max settings. Is the PS4 the way to go or PC? Find out!

[sigfredod]

Great video, amazing how well the PS4 version stack against the PC one

[decrypt]

Cant make decisions based on streaming videos. Second the PC running features a GTX 560 which is about 2 gens old now. Lastly there is no mention what res the PC is running and what sort of AA is used.

PC version may have FXAA or MSAA or any other sort. FXAA being light on the GPU but being blurry. Hence this comparison doesnt do the PC justice at all.

You realise PC gamers have way more custom options than what is present on the in game menu. For example i run BF3 with 8x AA plus i use supersampling AA for transparencies, its a whole different ball game(those settings are achievable using Nvidia inspector). So really these comparisons dont do the PC any justice at all. Mostly designed to cheerlead consoles.

@Below

Lol so now its hard for you to understand the comparison is completely skewed in favor of the console since there no mention of Res or AA used. How hard is that to get through. I am sure you would understand it in a heart beat had this been a PS4 vs XB1 comparison. Most of you would be cheerleading the differences. Just look at how big of an issue PS fans are making of 900p vs 720p, they sure get to see that difference in a heartbeat. But when it comes to other superior platforms all of a sudden such things are Jargon lol.

[Ace Killa 08]

Your jargon scares me and confuses me. Hence why sometimes consoles are less complicated and straight up easier. LIMITED, but easier.

[cell989]

correct me if Im wrong but isnt max settings on PC max settings? whether they are using a bran spanking new PC rig or a 3 year old rig, if it can handle max settings , than you get max settings? can you explain please

[MadLad]

Welcome to the bs that N4G can most often be. Champion whatever Sony is doing at the time or you can just shut the hell up.
Doesn't matter if you are presenting your opinion in a mature way or not. Doesn't matter if you are backing it with facts.

As is seen here, you are simply presented with a bunch of stealth disagrees that, not surprisingly, don't also then debate what you typed in the first place. That would actually require them backing up what they like to believe with facts as well.

[HammadTheBeast]

Decrypt, are minor improvements enough to warrant $1000 more?

[sourav93]

Ah...decrypt. We meet again....

[decrypt]

@Hammad

The difference is only as big as you want it to be, can range between 100usd - 2000usd however in any case even a 500usd PC will beat a console.

What you are not considering, is the invisible costs. I believe its short sighted not to consider the following:

1. Pay to go online - this adds up year on year.

2. lack of BC- you may ignore this but personally i have over 170games bought on Steam alone from last gen. If I couldnt play them just because i was upgrading my PC it would be a big turn off. Gaming on PC just means being able to sustain your investment. Try doing that on a console and dont tell me you are going to keep rebuying the PS3 just so you can play your old games? its an unreasonable proposal since you would have to maintain the old hardware rebuy it every time it failed hell you might as well add PS2 to the list. How many old systems are going to keep rebuying?

3. Cheaper games. Literally every game bought on PC is cheaper. Check sites like greenmangaming most AAA games can be had between 30-40usd pre launch.

Bottomline console is far most costly once you sit down and look beyond the initial cost price. Anyone sensible can see consoles being cheap is propaganda promoted by the console maker paid media. There is no way a platform supported by a organization solely focused on making profits can be cheaper than a open platform.

[ProjectVulcan]

PS4 isn't as good as a good PC on this game. Just immediately the water at the start in the car when he turns the light on is beautiful on PC and noticeably less so on console. A good PC costs more to buy outright, but can be pretty good value in the long run considering game prices and lack of online fees.

Thats about it.

I have a 5 year old machine with a 5 year old CPU, board and memory in it that hasn't changed, an 18 month old graphics card, and I'm happy it'll be able to still outstrip the new consoles even PS4 so I'll play it on that.

Because of that I will only buy a new console for a game I can't get better on my PC, so I'll be waiting for enough exclusives on the consoles to justify their cost.

New consoles are always compared to PC early on, PS4 it seems is the closest you can get to a decent PC pretty much as I thought.

[Kleptic]

I'm about 90% done with the campaign...Running the game 1080 at the highest settings allowed in game, but haven't really tweaked any of my gpu settings to override the application settings...I could push supersampling AA and some other things, since i have frames to spare...but...

Its so gorgeous that it doesn't really matter to me...

From what i've seen of the PS4 version...it really is close enough that it isn't worth arguing about...and personally, i don't see that much of a difference between the ps4 and xbox one, either...

this is a multiplayer title that has regular engagements with primary firearms...between infantry...ocuring upwards of 300 meters...to some people, you absolutely HAVE to have 60fps all the time...and that detail on distant objects (that are all moving) in order to remain competitive...all because of the rift in talent created by a mouse/keyboard...

the consoles don't need that...even if you had the insane detail on distant objects like the PC version...you'd still be slamming sticks back and forth with your thumbs and getting no where in terms of accuracy...so all of the visual drawbacks to both console versions are completely moot...if you're a die hard competitive player, you're not getting the console version...simple as that...the 2 new consoles offer everything needed for balanced online play though, at least imo...and there is nothing wrong with them...

at least we can all agree...just avoid the ps3/360 versions at all costs...those look like hot trash...

[joe90]

When the change from PC to PS4 happens in the video it made me laugh. Last gen came to mind. I saw many of the features disapear when changing from PC to PS4. like the lighting,rain,dust and face/body textures. Check the video properly and not with your Fanboy Glasses.

Bu..Buu..But PC's cost trillions.

You console guys are getting what you pay for so don't ever mention the cost of a PC again. You pay $400 you get $400 quality. FACT.

scott182 Cool Story Bro

[scott182]

$400 to play the best games with very good graphics. Good PC games are few and far between. That's what I want in a gaming machine, the best game companies to support it. I would even take a ps3 over a pc NOW, strictly based on games. I must mention I own a $2,000 pc, sure it's a few years old but still great hardware. I haven't played a game on it in years...

@joe90 True story bro, PC gamers anymore are Tech geeks, not gamers. Always talking about specs and never about quality games.

[SpitFireAce85]

Take it easy man...Any fool even a fanboy cant argue
That the PC version is the best version.

[esemce]

The most annoying thing for me about the PS4 version is that it does not run at a locked 60fps, the Eurogamer vid shows it dropping to 46Fps in MP.

I'm torn between the performance of the PC Vs the comfort/ease of the PS4 for multiplayer.

[Destrania]

Yeah, I love the complete delusional crap you're spewing to make you feel better about owning an overpriced rig. I agree that (some) PC's will still look slightly better overall, but I'll be more than happy to be blown away on my PS4, thanks. Can't wait to enjoy all the incredible exclusive games as well. Edit: PC fanboys crack me up lol.

[Pillsbury1]

Remember this is also a launch game... The ps4 will only look and perform better as programmers learn how to optimize it. Look at launch games for ps3 then and now.

[decrypt]

@pillsbury

Negative next consoles will be maxed out rather quickly as they have an easy to code system which will be taken advantage of fairly quickly.

Even if you look at the previous gen consoles the difference between initial games and end gen games while visible is nothing mind blowing.

[starchild]

@destrania

How about the delusional crap that you Sony nutjobs spin to convince yourselves the PS4 version is WAY better than the XB1 version?

You think 900p vs 720p is such a massive difference, but then you don't even have the honesty to admit that 1080p or 1440p or higher is a lot better.

There is a bigger difference between the PC version maxed out and the PS4 version than there is between the PS4 and XB1 versions. But you loyalists will still act like the difference between PS4 and XB1 is huge, all the while you downplay all the advantages the PC version has.

Oh and as for exclusives...I know you guys try to convince yourselves that Sony exclusives are all just magical, wonderful, unparalleled game experiences, but it's BS. There are a lot of mediocre exclusives. Personally, there are more exclusives on my PC that I care about than on my PS3.

[solar]

the lighting is far superior to the PS4 version.

[Beastforlifenoob]

PC version still does better, but considering a PS4 costs $460(including 1 year of PS+, which includes cloud storage, free games, game trials etc..) the PS4 actually stacks up VERY,VERY well. I will still buy this for PC though as I plan on gaming at 1920X1080. But seriously a game coming out on brand new hardware and the game not being optimized at all, It does pretty well.

[WorldGamer]

I think the PS4 does an admirable job. Very hard to tell the difference between the PC and the PS4 unless you have the labels.

And this is just the 1st wave of games, it only gets better from here. NICE!

[joe90]

Those Sony tinted Glasses must feel real good on you. I saw many of the features disapear when changing from PC to PS4. like the lighting,rain,dust and face/body textures. @35 seconds when it changes look at the floor LOL.

You have a $400 PS3.1 See you in another few Gens for the 1080p war

Idba i agreed with you Muhahaha

[Idba]

PS3.1?

wow, youre seriously the scum of the PC community

[WorldGamer]

@ joe90:

Lol. What a response, with so much insight.

"Sony tinted Glasses"... lol. You seem upset sir. I hope you are able to dislodge whatever stick is stuck in your ANUS.

As I see you have wasted your last bubble on yet another nonsensical statement, I will bid you good day sir.

Seeing as how I have a life, and don't much want to spend hundreds of dollars on a gaming rig, I will gladly pay my $400 for a PS4. Have fun trolling forums spreading FUD. lol.

LAME.

[scott182]

Troll with no life...

[decrypt]

@worldgamer

Lets not make the 400usd look like a ground breaking bargain. You need to pay to go online. Your games library on that platform will start with a fat 0. Also the platform barely has any games. Infact in comparison to the PC gaming library PS4 is a barren wasteland.

Wake up, PC has more than 30 years of games behind it from every thinkable genre. Hell it can even emulate consoles. PS4 in its life time would be lucky to get more games than what Steam has on its library as of today, never mind the rest of the PC gaming universe.

In the end if you look at it PC is the cheaper platform. A platform managed by a corporation looking to make profit can never be cheaper than an open platform, consoles being cheaper is console maker paid media propaganda at best.

[Cuzzo63]

LMAO... Joe90 is upset. Ooops. You have no bubbs. Lol

[solidworm]

Damn ps4 is a MONSTER.

[decrypt]

Only by consoles standards yes. In the PC world 900p isnt monstrous at all in fact we been playing beyond those resolutions for over a decade.

@below

The comparison is practically made in favor of the console. With no mention of Res or AA. Its made to show the console in a good light.

[windblowsagain]

Yes decrypt we have been playing at those resolutions along time. But not with graphics like those.

Best looking games are still.

CRYSIS3,BF3,BF4.

PC isn't a console and it does not standstill and neither are all pc's the same. Most people's pc's will struggle with this.

Fact of the matter is, PS4 looks exactly the same as the pc version.

[Pintheshadows]

The best looking game I have seen on my PC is Metro Last Light. It tears a lot of games apart and as far as I am concerned was the first 'next gen' game I played. On high settings the surface world is unparalleled.

[windblowsagain]

Dual 560ti's lol.

PS4 version looked exactly the same.

I actually have the same CPU as the video. Still rocks.

[Beastforlifenoob]

Well considering PS4 runs at 1600X900 and PC RUNS at 1920X1080 and its impossible to see (because video is compressed) the game in reality will look ever so slightly better on PC, But then again i emphasive slightly, the difference will be so minimal that consoles will only look barely, barely worse.

[hennessey86]

Can make any judgements based on a low res compressed video is beyond me, I won't make any judgments until I see both running on my TV. I just hope my GTX 670 performs better then it did in the beta.....

[esemce]

I've just played some of the SP (GTX670/ i7-4770k/ 16GB ram) and it runs just as well as BF3 in Ultra.

You can't judge the performance based on the beta as even Titan owners were getting low framerates.

The PS4 version looks good but cannot compete with PC obviously, you get what you pay for.

[MadLad]

I have a 680 and I am honestly seeing much better performance than I was in the beta.
A little upset that the 2 gigs of VRAM in my card isn't cutting it for ultra, but the game still looks gorgeous with everything on high (outside of light which I still have on ultra).
You may have to keep the AA around the middle. Some scenes were a bit harsh for me and did dip at times. You would probably be better replacing the game's stock AA for the less performance heavy (and roughly just as visually impressive) CSAA in the Nvidia Control Panel.

[esemce]

True AA is the the frame killer, I chose a 4GB 670 over the 680 for the reason you have stated.

[Beastforlifenoob]

I agree, but lets admit the game runs AMAZINGLY for console hardware especially considering this console only costs $399.

[MadLad]

Not sure if you bought the game yet, but the performance, and I am not sure why (possibly has to do with today's update) has improved since I posted this.

No drops below 60, max everything except only 2 x MSAA.
I would opt for less intensive CSAA for better performance with the same visuals though.
You should be fine with your card, maybe taking an option or two down if necessary.

[Npugz7]

I can't believe how good the PS4 version looks!! Beyond my expectations!!

[cell989]

why are PC gamers so offended over this? you guys get so butthurt anytime your overhyped pc specs end up not being as impressive as you guys always boast. We can all agree PC is the superior graphics generator but you guys make it seem like its miles ahead of consoles, when in reality you get more AA, AO, and resolution. At the core, the game is the same, be it xbone PS4 or PS3, its the same core gameplay.

[Destrania]

Well, kind of. I mean the current-gen version is not on par in a lot of ways. It doesn't have as many A.I. on screen or as smart, about a third of players in MP, half the frame-rate, worse physics, etc. But, what I am surprised by is that the PS4 version holds up so well to highest PC settings, minus some very minor things like not quite as high AA, resolution, etc. I'm pretty impressed how on par it is, and can't wait to get this on PS4.

[MadLad]

It's probably because you keep hearing people wrongly claim that their tech is as good or, somehow, even better than others more expensive tech while not actually backing it up with anything, but then calling people butthurt for trying to correct them.

[Deathdeliverer]

The PC version looks better for sure but how much better? A PS4 I $400. How many dollars do I need to put on top of that 400 to get a from the ground up PC with max settings? Gotta buy the Shell, memory modules, Graphic cards, keyboard and mouse, ram, HDD or SDD, OS, CPU, and other bells and whistles for a marginal difference. And in the PC game, NOTHING stays top dog for long. In order to future proof my top tier standard I'd be spending in the neighborhood of 2k or more. Even that would last what 2 years before my ULTRA settings go to HIGH. Not worth the small differences. 500 more dollars to see a little more rain? I play on PC as well as consoles and some of you guys are insane. You like PC more? That's all well and good but don't downplay consoles. Not yet anyway when differences are so marginal. A year or so and the right multiplat game and then we MIGHT see some of this crushing you guys go on about.

[sorane]

Sounds to me like you don't know much about building a PC. Where you getting these parts off the shelf at Best Buy? If you're spending $2000 and then have to upgrade every 2 years you're definitely doing something wrong. My old PC from last gen was only $1200 and it lasted 6 years playing everything maxxed. It's not like a new videocard gets released and yours is suddenly bumped down to worse specs than consoles or anything. Any PC you buy today will be playing at better fidelity than consoles till the ps5/xboxone2 is released.

[Feralkitsune]

Check http://www.logicalincrement... In the Good - Great range will run the game well. My PC is around "Great" and the game gives me no problems at all. So around $652 if you want it to play like this at 1080p.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[feraldrgn]

PS4 version holds up suprisingly well.

[_FantasmA_]

Why do PC elitist always brag about graphics? What about games? Do you even play games bro? I'd rather have games than pretty graphics. Anyways, a Sony console and a PC is all you need for every generation.

[MadLad]

It seems it's graphics that are all important to console gamers as of late.
It's apparently a damning thing for the Xbox One and Wii U and you have Sony players constantly trying to claim that their PS4 is just as powerful as a high-end rig if not better.

When I talk about PC, I am always most concerned about performance, the openness of the platform and how strong the indie scene is for it. Graphics are a secondary concern for me. Not that I don't put stock in it. I picked the parts I did for a reason.

[duplissi]

Graphics don't make the game, but a good game is made better by good graphics.

But yeah PC+PS is all you need (Unless you like nintendo's games). PS for PS exclusives and a PC for everything else.

[johny5]

I'd go with the PC version.

[johny5]

AMD 7870 ($175): http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

PC Case ($45): http://www.amazon.com/Coole...

CPU ($115): http://www.amazon.com/AMD-F...

Motherboard ($41): http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

Windows 8 ($74): http://www.lookoutdeals.com...

Harddrive 500gb ($36): http://www.amazon.com/Seaga...

RAM ($34): http://www.amazon.com/PNY-O...

PSU ($40): http://www.amazon.com/Coole...

Here's an 8core CPU you can get for ($120W coupon) http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

Total comes out to ($580) or ($585 with the 8core) and with the AMD 7870 you get 2 free games! The CPU Case will snuggle under any cabinet like any console. This might be $80 dollars more then the XBOX One but remember you have to buy the games and pay for online and update/install your games just like a PC, it's going to come out about the same or more especially with bundles!

Here is almost the same setup and this guy gets between 40-60 fps ultra at 1080p!

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

at the end of the day PC Reigns Supreme!!!

[Feralkitsune]

So Battlefield 4 will run well on anything Fair and under. http://www.logicalincrement... That means a decent gaming PC can cost from $504. Which for a whole PC, isn't expensive at all.

[johny5]

He was also running it with 4xMsaa which is very demanding with all settings maxed! So if he had used FXaa "or way better" TXaa he would have gotten between 55-60fps stable!

[hobohunterz]

Guess what settings that 500$ PC will be playing in 2 yrs... Low

[swishersweets20031]

i dont see any difference.

[SITH]

When you guys say, "it looks the same." Where exactly?
http://i1114.photobucket.co...

[V0LT]

Why even bothering arguing PS4 vs PC? The PS4 is stuck with what it has.

[LarryB]

We're forgetting that battlefield 4 was nearly delayed on the next gen consoles, and to be a somewhat rushed title, it fairs really well against the PC version. Also, we're comparing a finished PC build to a near finalized PS4 build. I will never say that a console can compete with a PC, but the PS4 does hold its own with this one. I understand that ppl like to defend their platform of choice, but there's no need for childish bashing and fanboyism. The dumb comments need to stop. Both versions look great and are closely matched.

[gk07]

not bad ps4 water needs work tho : )

[ATi_Elite]

The Video was CRAP! Compressed to heck!

What the heck was that PC version settings? Mine looks way better than that.