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TESTING INFORMATION

EXPERIMENT VARIABLES

NOT INCLUDED*: We will not be including laptop metrics as, due to their nature, they are expected to perform poorly. Likewise, MODERNITY performance without shaders will not be included as it is expected to perform exceptionally well. Laptop metrics may be conducted in the future, but will be kept separate.​

CONTROLLED VARIABLES
PER SYSTEM
NOT INCLUDED
Data collection software.
Computer CPU & GPU vary.
Laptop performance metrics.
Hardware settings.
Conducted 3 times for 5 minutes.​​
Performance without shaders.
Game & shader settings.
Shaders, textures & mods.
RAM allocation.
Pre-determined path [in game].
Testing duration.
Screen mode [full-screen, windowed].

PC SPECS

Disclaimer: We are doing our best to replicate the proper builds for testing, however, we are working with available equipment. These builds are last-gen [in accordance with the current gaming population] as the gaming market is currently evolving. ​

BUILD TYPE DESCRIPTIONS _____________________________ BUDGET PC: Simulates the average modern gaming pc based on market research. MID-TIER PC: Accessible system offering good performance capable of higher visual fidelity. PERFORMANCE: A mix of last-gen high-end and mid-tier equipment. HIGH-END: The tail-end of the last-gen machines built for high performance and visual fidelity.

BUDGET PC
MID-RANGE PC
PERFORMANCE GRADE
HIGH-END PC
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
CPU: TBD
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600
CPU: Ryzen 9 5900x
GPU: RTX 2080S*
GPU: TBD
GPU: RTX 3070
GPU: RTX 3080 ti
RAM [ ALLOCATED ]: 10 GB
RAM [ ALLOCATED ]: 10 GB
RAM [ ALLOCATED ]: 10 GB
RAM [ ALLOCATED ]: 10 GB

According to Steam, the most common build for today's gamers is a base model 3060 with 16 GB of ram. For our Budget PC testing, we will be using a power-cut 2080 Super [90w] and 16 GB of ram to simulate a modern gaming rig.

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GAME / SHADER SETTINGS

MINECRAFT [IN-GAME]
SEUS PTGI E12
COMPLEMENTARY UNBOUND
Render Distance: 12
Raytracing [On]
TBA
Simulation Distance: 10
Texture Resolution: 1024x
Full-screen: 1920x1080
Motion Blur [Off]
Fancy Trees
Blocky Clouds [Off]
Natural Textures [On]
Cumulous Clouds [On]
Ambient Lighting [or equivalent-On]
Mipmap Level: 4

HARDWARE SETTINGS

NVIDIA CONTROL

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