Unreal Engine 5 has been a game-changer in the visual department with its Lumen and Nanite technologies, but it comes with its share of challenges, particularly for PC gamers. Many users have experienced significant performance and stuttering issues due to the engine’s demanding system requirements. However, there’s promising news on the horizon as Epic continues to refine and enhance the engine’s performance.
Performance Boosts in Unreal Engine 5.7
Reports suggest that the latest update, Unreal Engine 5.7, brings noteworthy improvements aimed at addressing persistent performance issues. A new video comparison by MxBenchmarkPC showcases the advancements by running versions 5.4 and 5.7 of the Photorealistic Venice Tech Demo by Scans Factory side-by-side. Improvements include up to a 25% boost in GPU performance on an RTX 5080 GPU and a significant 35% enhancement in CPU performance on an Intel Core i7-14700F. These changes contribute to more stable frametimes and fewer hitches across various scenes.
Image Quality Enhancements
Unreal Engine 5.7 doesn’t just enhance performance; it also elevates image quality. According to MxBenchmarkPC, the new version offers more stable and precise Lumen lighting with superior Lumen reflections, all while improving performance. Despite these advances, Lumen denoising quality only sees slight improvements, meaning technologies like NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction still outperform the engine’s native capabilities.
The updates in Unreal Engine 5.7 reflect an encouraging trend as Epic continues to work on refining the engine. Gamers and developers alike can look forward to these enhancements making their way into future game titles, potentially allowing for smoother experiences even on mid-range PC hardware.
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