[Originally posted on 02/14/17.]
Rebellion has released the newest title in their acclaimed Sniper Elite series, Sniper Elite 4. Each mission can be completed differently as there are so many ways to get through a level. Whether you’re using traps, your sniper rifle or just being super stealthy, the game always feels fresh. Most importantly, the animation when getting a long distance snipe is incredible. As you shoot, the camera pans out to follow the trajectory of your bullet, making every shot feel impactful. The mechanics of the game are the main reason why I love this tactical shooter.
As much as I like the mechanics, the performance of this game really puts it together.
DirectX® 12 highlights several features supported in Sniper Elite 4, enhancing the experience from DirectX® 11:
Asynchronous Shaders—the Asynchronous Compute Engines in AMD’s GCN and Polaris architectures can submit commands without waiting for other tasks to complete. The result is vastly improved GPU efficiency that boosts graphics processing performance, helps reduce latency, and enables consistent frame rates.
Multi-GPU experiences have been redeveloped for DirectX® 12, pushing for greater utilization of each GPU in a multi-GPU configuration. AMD’s GCN and Polaris architectures lead with greater performance and scalability in multi-GPU DirectX® 12.
- Up to 24% faster performance using Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.2.1 using Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®12 on 8GB Radeon RX 480 graphics GPU than with DirectX®11.1
- Up to 100% faster performance using RSCE driver 17.2.1 using Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®12 on 8GB Radeon RX 480 multi-GPU than with 8GB Radeon RX 480 single-GPU.2
With an average of 60 FPS and up to perfect 2X multi-GPU scaling, this game performs like a dream. If you’re looking for an amazing tactical stealth shooter with a great PC experience, get Sniper Elite 4 and download Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.2.1 today!3
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Gurman Singh, Software Product Marketing for the Radeon Technologies Group at AMD. His postings are his own opinions and may not represent AMD’s positions, strategies, or opinions. Links to third party sites and references to third party trademarks are provided for convenience and illustrative purposes only. Unless explicitly stated, AMD is not responsible for the contents of such links, and no third party endorsement of AMD or any of its products is implied.
- Testing conducted by AMD Performance Labs as of February 8th, 2016 on the 8GB Radeon RX 480, on a test system comprising of Intel i7 5960X CPU (3.0 GHz), 16GB DDR4-2666 Mhz system memory, Radeon Software Crimson Edition driver 17.2.1 and Windows 10 x64 using the game Sniper Elite 4 on the ultra settings PC manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. At 2560x1440, Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition driver 17.2.1 and 8GB Radeon RX 480 running Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®11 scored 48.5 FPS and Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.2.1 running Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®12 scored 60.0 FPS, which is 24% faster performance. Performance may vary based on use of latest drivers. RS-110
- Testing conducted by AMD Performance Labs as of February 8th, 2017 on the 8GB Radeon RX 480 in multi-GPU or 8GB Radeon RX 480 in single-GPU, on a test system comprising of Intel i7 5960X CPU (3.0 GHz), 16GB DDR4-2666 Mhz system memory, Radeon Software Crimson Edition driver 17.2.1 and Windows 10 x64 using the game Sniper Elite 4 on the ultra settings PC manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. At 2560x1440, Radeon Software Crimson Edition driver 17.2.1 and 8GB Radeon RX 480 single-GPU running Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®12 scored 60 FPS, and Radeon Software Crimson Edition driver 17.2.1 and 8GB Radeon RX 480 multi-GPU running Sniper Elite 4 DirectX®12 scored 120 FPS, which is 100% faster performance. Performance may vary based on use of latest drivers. RS-111
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