While it’s perfectly fine to argue between whether AMD or Nvidia is the better video card purveyor, it’s a bit different when games start forcing you into making some of these choices. Take Nvidia Gameworks for example. Nvidia has had its hand in a lot of recent games, adding in some neat functionality for their card users and, unintentionally or not, making it a bit of a nightmare for the AMD crowd. Is GTA V next on the list?
Nvidia has started punting Rockstar’s money-maker over the weekend, with the game now listed with specific Nvidia features on the manufacturer’s website. GTA V will support Dynamic Super Resolution, or DSR, to help render the game at 4K on smaller monitors, as well as native 4K support and DirectX 11 features. Neither of these three are exclusive to Gameworks titles, but a fourth listed feature, TXAA, is.
TXAA is Nvidia’s exclusive method of anti-aliasing, which is meant to bridge the gap between regular FXAA and MSAA without the performance hit. Games with TXAA support are Gameworks titles, with Nvidia helping the development team implement their features in the final product. Having it listed with GTA V is a telling sign that the game was created with Nvidia Gameworks – although Rockstar has never mentioned it in the past.
Previous rumours also suggested that GTA V would make use of the Mantle API, something that neither Rockstar or AMD ever confirmed. Still, it’s nowhere to be found, and probably won’t be if the game is indeed making use of Gameworks. It is, however, odd that HBAO+ and PhysX aren’t listed either, as that would definitely confirm Nvidia’s hand in the development process.
So is GTA V actually using Gameworks? It’s tough to say, but right now it’s definitely apparent that Nvidia is getting the better side of the deal when it comes to supported software. Whether that factors into your purchasing decisions is up to you.
Last Updated: February 9, 2015
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 9, 2015 at 11:05
Gives me an additional reason not to get it if I go with an AMD card later in the year.
RinceThis
February 9, 2015 at 11:18
You need reasons not to get one of the most fun games out there? You are WEIRD!
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 9, 2015 at 11:27
I’ve got lots of fun games, I don’t need this particular one.
thomas graham
February 9, 2015 at 23:04
Go with an NVidia card later this year, problem solved
Captain JJ the crafter
February 9, 2015 at 11:52
*when
anaoefdp
May 20, 2015 at 22:21
GTA V in particular works fine with my 280x.
Tosh "Did he just say that?"
February 9, 2015 at 11:09
AMD = red; because heat overload.
Nvidia = green; because AMD buyers are green with envy.
Trolololol
Captain JJ the crafter
February 9, 2015 at 11:53
I thought the green was miff
Kikmi
February 9, 2015 at 12:43
Depends what you’re smoking really.
HYPERTiZ
February 10, 2015 at 11:19
I thought green = Energy Efficient lol.
Red = hot/fast
strange…
AMD = Power, Heat
Nvidia = Energy Efficient and Low Heat Exhuast
Jaded_Reprobate
February 9, 2015 at 11:16
are we seeing the start of exclusives on PC now as well?
RustedFaith
February 9, 2015 at 11:21
Skipping this
Nvidia Gameworks games cant even run properly on a 980.
Examples:
Ass Creed: Unity
Dying Light
Far Cry 4
The Nvidia Gameworks have a terrible reputation for being poorly optimized for AMD/Nvidia cards. If you dispute this I suggest opening google and doing some research.
GTA V will run like a pile on PC mark my words.
Uberutang
February 9, 2015 at 11:22
I am running AC U on a single 970 at 60fps/1080p. Only thing I had to turn down from ‘maxed out’ is the AA. FXAA and it sticks to 60fps, MSAA and TXAA and the frame rate takes a hit. Not bad at all.
RustedFaith
February 10, 2015 at 08:22
Cool make a video and upload to youtube so we can see, include the frametimes as well please and all cpu core usage fps and gpu core usage.
BTW we are talking everything maxxed as well.
Once you upload it and prove i then I will believe you cause it cant even run properly at max on 2x 980’s. I know because my new machine is running 2x 980’s, you must have a amazing 970 to beat sli 980’s …. I am running a 5820k 6 core cpu at 4.8ghz ….
Northsidelunatic
February 10, 2015 at 20:26
dont know where these people come from I can run ACu
on high setting with a r9270 on high setting averaging about 40fps which is pretty smooth and the game looks great DAI is worse optimized and the worst part is they dont even admit it
Anavil Patel
February 9, 2015 at 18:58
i can run fc4 and dying light on my 780 at 80+ fps on ultra everything
HYPERTiZ
February 10, 2015 at 11:20
its all about the developers, nvidia id assume simply just has extras that has the edge over AMD in terms of system settings etc.
Uberutang
February 9, 2015 at 11:21
Nice!
What I like these days that for setting you have:
Low
Medium
High
Very High
Ultra
Nvidia!
Nayef Mazraani
February 9, 2015 at 22:21
Far cry 4 XD ahhhh fuck you ubisoft
Jaded_Reprobate
February 9, 2015 at 11:31
refresh
Pieter Kruger
February 9, 2015 at 11:31
Just buy Nvidia next week when your AMD overheats again…..
Captain JJ the crafter
February 9, 2015 at 11:52
But does it use Social Club?
If so, then no thanks.
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2015 at 13:33
What’s one more client on your PC? 😛
FoxOneZA
February 9, 2015 at 11:58
It’s ironic that many on LG mention AMD cards sucking up huge amounts of power and overheating whereas on tech forums it’s the other way around 😉
Captain JJ the crafter
February 9, 2015 at 12:00
I used Nvidia my whole life. Switched to AMD last year.
Been loving it and to be honest I’ve not had a single issue.
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2015 at 13:34
Ditto, not looking back at all
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
February 9, 2015 at 12:33
TXAA is just a feature. Yes, it’s part of gameworks but it doesn’t cripple a machine running AMD hardware. Unless the AMD hardware tries to use TXAA. Just use your standard AA methods and it should be fine.
I honestly don’t get what people are on about gameworks being so bad? Unless I’ve missed something completely?
Halodude423
February 9, 2015 at 18:06
Usually when they have Nvidia game works the games are not optimized very well (AC:Unity, Far Cry 4(although Far Cry 4 was not bad)) and it makes it so the games are not optimized for AMD at all and it can cause problems(Far Cry 4).
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
February 10, 2015 at 09:45
Yeah? The same is true when games are optomised for AMD. Then nVidia hardware doesn’t function right. It’s all developer choice really.
Kikmi
February 9, 2015 at 12:43
lol. Mantle. lol
PatatoCanon
February 9, 2015 at 12:56
Will this infect the game performance wise if you’re using AMD?
Fred
February 9, 2015 at 14:05
I’ve played GTA V to 100% completion TWICE while you PC fanboys still wait for the game. Even now I’m not at all sure that you’ll see the PC version in March.
PCMasteraceRules
February 9, 2015 at 14:59
Suck my dik, console peasant!
PC Fanboy
February 9, 2015 at 16:17
Suck my GTA V characters Dick… Oh wait you cant because you cant play the game yet….
Spaffy
February 9, 2015 at 16:34
I finished the game on my 360 when it first came out, so I don’t mind waiting for a superior experience.
Majik
February 9, 2015 at 16:48
Thanks for beta testing it for us 😛
Fred
February 10, 2015 at 13:21
I’ve heard that lame old joke at least a hundred times. Try to come up with something original.
Majik
February 11, 2015 at 08:11
At lvl 450 I doubt anything is original for you anymore, unless you go outside 😛
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2015 at 13:32
It was an immense pleasure, still not done though.
Majik
February 11, 2015 at 08:10
Cool, enjoy, hope you are having fun! Haven’t played a GTA game since the first two many years ago. Don’t have too much time for games anymore so I doubt I’ll get it. I got Farcry 4 about a month ago and I’ve only played 7 hours, FML. I am enjoying it a lot though.
Hammersteyn
February 11, 2015 at 08:52
GTAV is excellent in every aspect. So much bigger and better than 4 was. I’d highly recommend you get it after Fallout
Majik
February 11, 2015 at 09:27
I’ve never played 4 so can’t tell from that example, I may give it a try when I’m on leave, but if you can reach lvl 450 it really sounds like it can be a life suck. I’ll give Fallout a try one day, which one do you suggest? Seriously though I have 18 games on my wishlist at the moment and about 30 on backlog I reckon I’ll die before I get to play everything. Need more time.
HYPERTiZ
February 10, 2015 at 11:24
I’ll buy it again, LATER, as id need to build and buy my desktop parts,
but since I still have my PS3 its still kinda of fun
, until you realise the issue of the EXTREMELY OP AI Online…. and i lose connection from their servers for some damn reason via wired sighs… lvl 60+?
Fred
February 10, 2015 at 13:23
I’m not sure what you are trying to say. As for level, I’m well beyond level 450 (without any help from cheating).
HYPERTiZ
February 13, 2015 at 15:17
Im not really on GTA Online much due to my course at The Gordon, Graphics Design but meh 😛
umfezo
February 9, 2015 at 16:42
That’s why I switched from PC gaming to consoles. I don’t have the time or energy to worry about whether or not a game will run or if I need to buy new hardware. I just have to but a green Xbox game or a blue Playstation game, pop the disc in and it works. No hassles.
Providing it’s not broken of course… which it inevitably will be. Same goes for PC though.
umfezo
February 9, 2015 at 16:43
*buy
Anavil Patel
February 9, 2015 at 19:00
except it runs and looks like shit on consoles.
umfezo
February 10, 2015 at 08:53
Not denying that at all. I just prefer convenience over quality. I guess that’s why I’m not the target market for PC gaming
Joe Ballbag
February 10, 2015 at 09:08
No harm in that. I play PC mainly but I also own a WiiU and PS3 / PS4. There are a lot of games on PC that aren’t on console, like the Civilisation games, StarCraft etc. But same goes for consoles.
umfezo
February 10, 2015 at 11:46
Very true! The Civilisation and Total War series are winners for me and I do wish I had a decent PC for those. Maybe some day soon? (donations welcome)
Fred
February 10, 2015 at 13:28
What I’m looking at on my big screen TV and Xbox One definitely does NOT “look like shit”. Maybe you were looking in a mirror.
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2015 at 13:34
Well. no.
Athrods
February 10, 2015 at 00:49
For god sake HBAO+ no please just no. #watchdogs
robanson
February 10, 2015 at 00:57
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xnamxoutlawx
February 10, 2015 at 05:53
Ah s*** here we go another game that’s gonna have horrible optimization due to gameworks.
Mr.Meow
February 10, 2015 at 06:40
None of this really matters, and it is no doubt some scare mongering from the media side. Amazes me that the article does NOT mention that the PS4 has an AMD GPU and the Xbox One has AMD as well.
So… what does that tell you?
It means fuck all, that’s what it means.
Mark Treloar
February 10, 2015 at 06:49
Except the PC version is significantly different, so cant be compared to the console editions.
HYPERTiZ
February 10, 2015 at 11:28
its quite different, as Pc doesnt have unified RAM usage, thus allowing them to output details quickly but their slow but multiple tablet/netbook like cpu’s do nicely though…
besides they can simply optimise it, on PC the large combinations of different builds render it difficult to actually optimise for a billion PC users, 😐
eh I will just play on my ps3 till I get enough money to build my desktop to achieve medium graphics for 1080p for years 😛 (lol Lego. kida?)