DF: The Witcher 3: PS4 Pro Analysis, PC Comparisons + Frame-Rate Tests!

• 100 MB patch
• Checkerboard 4K= (1920x2160)
• Not as sharp as a native 4K image but sharper than PS4
• Motion blur should be on to mask artifacts on edges
• PS4 Pro super samples the checkerboard image to 1080p
• AO improved, using settings similar to PC's HBOA
• AF settings bumped up to close to 16X
• Draw distances, shadow resolution, and object pop in are identical to PS4
• PC's highest texture settings and shadow resolution isn't used on Pro (could be upgraded on X)
• Performance take a hit in cutscenes and areas with heavy alpha effects
• It can get dip down to 25 fps on Pro
• Can't avoid the fps dips by switching to 1080p
• Cpu intensive areas of the game are handled better than PS4 and does not drop frames in areas that did on PS4
• Most of the game runs at 30fps with less hiccups on Pro
• PS4 Pro patch likely possible thanks to Xbox One X

Can't wait to see if the X1X enhanced version goes beyond this.

Pffft, no need to wait, it's a given... Mighty X1X MonsterBox MasterRace FTW. :P

I expect a native 4K with very similar settings improved. Maybe steadier performance on top of that.

I'd throw higher resolution textures in the bag too

I don't remember DOF being so strong before the patch, noticed this during conversations. Probably will not buy the game again for the X, this version will suffice.

Right that too.

@Zero_epyon: I'm not sure that is all feasible. I could see native 4k with "console" settings (ca. Medium), or pc ultra settings at checkerboard 4k. To run with hq textures and 4k on pc this game needs some impressive hp. But... the x1x seems to be built for streamlined processing, maybe they can pull it off? Very skeptical.

Edit: welllll, the new RX580 seems to put up avg 26fps with max settings in 4k (no hairworks of course). That suggests that if they can avoid serious cpu issues they could pull off 30fps at close to max in 4k!

dont think xbox x will see ultra shadow/draw distance

@airraidjet: it's more of a when than if

Sounds pretty good. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the Xbox One X version will be improved though as that’ll be the version that I’ll be playing.

Consistent motion blur? Native 1080p is the better image if motion blur is being used to mask artifacts at checkerboard 4k.

Also, anti aliasing can diminish detail.

Luckily I haven't play any of the witchers so I'll give it a go on the X1X. Especially since I got Witcher 2 with GWG.

You don't need to play W2, it's garbage and doesn't really fit between W1 and W2.

Can't wait to play through this again on my X!

30fps with hiccups. LMAO

Ahhh... consoles..... always there for a good laugh. Gotta love them. Bless their little under powered CPUs.

Well, your current CPU is dogsh@t compared to the latest and greatest. I guess you aren't enjoying your games or anything else with your PC as a result right? If not, then.......

you think a 7700k is dogshit?

Literally nothing gets improved.

Thats true... if he upgrades his CPU to a 8700K he can get 120FPS at 1440p on the Witcher 3 instead of 112FPS with his current GPU.

rekt...lol

@Xplode_games: way to embarrass yourself! LOL! @Baseman has a great CPU

This makes me happy. I had to sell my ps4 last year and this was my favorite game I had for the system. I wanted the Pro already but this just puts that sexy icing on the cake. Definitely getting a Pro soon.