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Even RTX 5090 Falls Short of 60 FPS in The Witcher 3 Remastered 4K Path Tracing

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The Witcher 3 Remastered releases Sept 29. Tests show even the RTX 5090 averages 59 FPS in 4K Ultra Path Tracing, falling short of a locked 60 FPS.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered gameplay screenshot
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered arrives on September 29, bringing a visual overhaul that demands serious hardware from PC gamers. This update matters because the remaster pushes graphical fidelity to levels that even the most expensive consumer graphics cards struggle to maintain at high frame rates. Buyers with high-end systems should expect to manage performance expectations closely rather than enjoying effortless 60 FPS in the most demanding settings.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered gameplay screenshot
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered gameplay screenshot

Hardware Unboxed tests reveal flagship GPU struggles to maintain locked frame rate

CD Projekt RED developed this remaster to modernize the classic RPG with significant visual upgrades. The team implemented an improved shading model and updated the visual effects for the game's magic Signs. They also enhanced the lighting and shading for grass and foliage to create a more immersive environment. These changes aim to give the game a fresher look while retaining its original structure.

The visual improvements rely heavily on assets from the popular HD Reworked Project mod. Many textures and 3D models were updated based on these community-created resources. The result is a brighter image with more diverse vegetation and modernized character models. These changes distinguish the remaster from the original release and the previous next-gen update.

Performance testing reveals the heavy cost of these graphical enhancements. Hardware Unboxed tested the remaster using a GeForce RTX 5090, the current flagship GPU. Even with this powerful card and Performance upscaling enabled, the system averaged only 59 FPS in 4K resolution. This result occurred while running the game at Ultra graphics settings with Path Tracing enabled.

The remaster launches globally on September 29 at 13:00 Moscow time for PC and consoles. Gamers seeking the highest visual fidelity should be prepared for performance fluctuations in 4K Path Tracing mode. The release marks a significant step in updating legacy titles with modern rendering techniques, though it requires top-tier hardware to achieve stable frame rates.

Source: IXBT

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