PCGH ran processor benchmarks in Dirt 2. According to their results the game runs well on a dual-core with 3.0 GHz, but is much faster on triple- or quad-core systems. They also checked the performance in DX9 and DX11 and found out that with the new API the HD 5870 used for the test becomes the limiting factor for any processor faster than a Core 2 Quad Q6600.
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A breakdown of the best PS3 racing games according to Rantgaming.com. Games are rated based on replay value, graphics, gameplay, and controls
I'm not impressed with much in terms of racing this gen. Graphics have been really raised racently, and it wasn't by the "two kings" (GT and Forza) in racing. Shift 2 and the upcoming Project Cars are now DOMINATING racing games graphically, GT5 and Forza 4/H do not even compare. But physics and gameplay-wise, most everything's been "off" aside from a select few. My short list would be.
#1 GT5. It's still rocking everybody in terms of gameplay and variety. It's got every kind of 4 wheeled racing almost from Karts to F1 and everything in between. GT needs to step it up graphically now though. Forza is the LEAST of their worries there.
#2 Motorstorm Pacific Rift. Just the #1 most fun and intense arcade/off-road racer ever made or ever will be made. SOOOOOO much variety compared to the bare bones (but great) first game, and a way better racing game than the 3rd game which was more like Split-Second than MotorStorm in THIS Motorstorm Fan's opinion.
#3 F1 Championship Edition. This PS3 exclusive launch game is imho still the best F1 game this gen in terms of the racing.
#4 FerrariChallenge/SuperCar Challenge. Alot of people havn't heard about these, they got VERY little attention. They sucked because not alot of cars, but it's a fact that System 3 put into these PS3 exclusives (they were on Wii too, but they weren't as advanced) the most advanced, realistic physics to ever be in a console racer. The same physics they put into their PC sim. Good graphics for the time too. Very under-rated.
#5 Shift 2. This is only here because I think graphically, it's a sneak peek at the next level in racing sim graphics. Project Cars is improving on that. But Shift 2 has HORRIBLE physics and I disliked playing it. If Project Cars can get the physics more in line than Shift 2, and have enough of a garage to have the variety in the racing while keeping the online field fairly even like GT5 does, it will truly be the next level of racing sims, and something may actually pull me away from GT5, which nothing has based on gameplay.
Also: WipeOut HD- awesome game, awesome value, it's expansion makes it an even better value, top notch quality.
A surprisingly late release for this one, even for Apple Macintosh (MAC) gamers, the critically acclaimed Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is now available for Apple’s home computer and laptop systems. With fantastic locations, a wide array of events and superb car handling, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is promising to set a new standard for racing games on the MAC.
Running the graphics on max settings doesn't leave much for directcompute to take off the CPU. If anything it (Directcompute) just makes the CPU pick up it's (GPU) slack like always (albeit in a much more functional way). I guess it's still pretty impressive though.
Yep, I misunderstand what you was saying. I Did not even click on the 2nd slide for a full picture. Dumb me. LOl
Both the PS3/360 are smooth tbh.
This game is very processor hungry.
You have to remember, these pc tests are being done with a 5870, that most people do not have.
But the tests here.
http://www.pcgameshardware....
Do prove that even with an 8800gtx, your pushing 40fps. at 1280x1024. with x4aa.
But that you need a hefty processor to do so.
Seriously though, it is one tasty looking game on any system.
http://www.gpureview.com/sh...