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The First Descendant: RTX 4090 Performance Benchmarks

7/07/2024

The First Descendant: RTX 4090 Performance Benchmarks

Introduction

“The First Descendant,” a Free-to-Play (FTP) game, has recently gained popularity on Steam, boasting over 200,000 concurrent players. Developed on Unreal Engine 5 by Nexon, the game offers gameplay reminiscent of titles like Destiny and Warframe, coupled with impressive visuals and an abundance of microtransactions. Our team at Hardware Times has been rigorously testing the game for our upcoming optimization guide, but we’ve encountered some challenges. Notably, Intel 13th/14th Gen K-series CPU-related crashes and unstable servers have hindered our progress.

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NVIDIA’s Benchmark Insights

Thankfully, NVIDIA has benchmarked “The Descendant” on its RTX 40 series GPUs, shedding light on its performance. While there’s nothing particularly surprising, understanding the numbers is crucial for gamers and hardware enthusiasts alike. Let’s dive into the details:

  1. 4K Ultra Settings (RT Ultra):

    • The GeForce RTX 4090 achieves an average of 50 FPS with DLSS 3.5 set to “Performance” mode.
    • Enabling frame generation pushes the RTX 4090 beyond 120 FPS.
    • The RTX 4080 Super manages 37 FPS (100 FPS with FG).
    • The RTX 4070 Ti Super averages 32 FPS natively and 86 FPS with DLSS 3.5 in “Performance” mode.

  2. 1440p Resolution:

    • At 1440p native resolution, the GeForce RTX 4090 maintains an average of 80 FPS using the same settings.
    • With frame generation enabled, it reaches an impressive 148 FPS.
    • The RTX 4080 Super achieves 60 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Super nearly doubles its frame rate to 95 FPS.

  3. FHD (1080p):

    • The RTX 4060 struggles at 35.5 FPS, but DLSS 3.5 in “Quality” mode boosts it to 70 FPS.
    • The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti performs slightly better, averaging 44.5 FPS natively and 87.6 FPS with frame generation.
    • The RTX 4070 maintains a steady 55 FPS, rising to 107.6 FPS with upscaling and interpolation.
    • Lastly, the RTX 4070 Super delivers 65 FPS (126 FPS with DLSS 3.5).

Conclusion

In summary, “The First Descendant” demands powerful hardware for optimal performance. Ray tracing, combined with DLSS 3.5, significantly impacts frame rates. Gamers with an RTX 4090 can enjoy smooth 4K gaming, while AMD cards lag behind, struggling to reach 30 FPS at 4K.