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Radeon Resizable Bar Benchmark: AMD & Intel Platform Performance
In the recent video titled "Radeon Resizable Bar Benchmark, AMD & Intel Platform Performance," hosted by Hardware Unboxed, the discussion centers around the resizable bar (often abbreviated as SAM) feature. This feature, which allows the CPU to directly access a larger portion of video memory, has become a focal point for many tech enthusiasts and gamers who want to optimize their system's performance.
### Overview of Resizable Bar (SAM)
Resizable Bar (or Smart Access Memory, as it's known in AMD circles) could significantly impact gaming performance. The feature is available on graphics cards from both AMD and Nvidia, but the video illustrates that performance gains can widely depend on the platform being utilized—specifically whether it's AMD or Intel hardware.
### Testing Environment
The video evaluates multiple configurations, employing a range of CPUs including AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X and 3950X alongside Intel's i9 12900K and i9 10900K. The GPUs employed in these tests are the Radeon RX 6800 XT and the more entry-level RX 6600.
The testing was extensive, encompassing over 1,400 benchmark runs across half a dozen games. This thorough approach allows viewers to gauge the performance merits of enabling resizable bar across different system configurations thoroughly.
### Performance Insights
#### Game Performance Analysis
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Revealed performance gains of 11-12% at 1080p with RX 6800 XT on the Ryzen 9 5950X. Interestingly, no significant performance uplift was observed with the RX 6600.
- Forza Horizon 5: Showcased the most dramatic improvement, with gains up to 29% for the 6800 XT on the 5950X. The RX 6600 also performed well, with a 16% boost.
- Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Extraction: These titles did not show any meaningful performance gain with resizable bar enabled, regardless of the CPU used .
This variance highlights that while the potential for performance improvement exists, it heavily depends on the specific game and system configuration. Clearly, enabling the resizable bar does not guarantee an uplift across all titles and platforms.
### Conclusion and Implications for Windows Users
The video emphasizes the continued evolution and testing needed around resizable bar functionality. With varying results observed from one title to another and between different CPU/GPU combinations, it's clear that Windows users should consider their individual setups when thinking about system optimizations.
For Windows enthusiasts looking to improve gaming performance, understanding how resizable bar interacts with different hardware is crucial. The insights from this video can guide hardware choices and settings adjustments in pursuit of optimal system performance.
For more detailed information, you can catch the full video here.
If you're a member of the WindowsForum.com community, how has resizable bar impacted your gaming experience? Share your thoughts!
In the recent video titled "Radeon Resizable Bar Benchmark, AMD & Intel Platform Performance," hosted by Hardware Unboxed, the discussion centers around the resizable bar (often abbreviated as SAM) feature. This feature, which allows the CPU to directly access a larger portion of video memory, has become a focal point for many tech enthusiasts and gamers who want to optimize their system's performance.
### Overview of Resizable Bar (SAM)
Resizable Bar (or Smart Access Memory, as it's known in AMD circles) could significantly impact gaming performance. The feature is available on graphics cards from both AMD and Nvidia, but the video illustrates that performance gains can widely depend on the platform being utilized—specifically whether it's AMD or Intel hardware.
### Testing Environment
The video evaluates multiple configurations, employing a range of CPUs including AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X and 3950X alongside Intel's i9 12900K and i9 10900K. The GPUs employed in these tests are the Radeon RX 6800 XT and the more entry-level RX 6600.
The testing was extensive, encompassing over 1,400 benchmark runs across half a dozen games. This thorough approach allows viewers to gauge the performance merits of enabling resizable bar across different system configurations thoroughly.
### Performance Insights
#### Game Performance Analysis
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Revealed performance gains of 11-12% at 1080p with RX 6800 XT on the Ryzen 9 5950X. Interestingly, no significant performance uplift was observed with the RX 6600.
- Forza Horizon 5: Showcased the most dramatic improvement, with gains up to 29% for the 6800 XT on the 5950X. The RX 6600 also performed well, with a 16% boost.
- Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Extraction: These titles did not show any meaningful performance gain with resizable bar enabled, regardless of the CPU used .
This variance highlights that while the potential for performance improvement exists, it heavily depends on the specific game and system configuration. Clearly, enabling the resizable bar does not guarantee an uplift across all titles and platforms.
### Conclusion and Implications for Windows Users
The video emphasizes the continued evolution and testing needed around resizable bar functionality. With varying results observed from one title to another and between different CPU/GPU combinations, it's clear that Windows users should consider their individual setups when thinking about system optimizations.
For Windows enthusiasts looking to improve gaming performance, understanding how resizable bar interacts with different hardware is crucial. The insights from this video can guide hardware choices and settings adjustments in pursuit of optimal system performance.
For more detailed information, you can catch the full video here.
If you're a member of the WindowsForum.com community, how has resizable bar impacted your gaming experience? Share your thoughts!
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