If it's dedicated there would be no performance hit so no need to disable it.
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VGleaks: Orbis Unveiled! [Updated]
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If it's dedicated there would be no performance hit so no need to disable it.
theSlacker
Member
Even without the performance hit, I wouldn't want something constantly recording what I'm doing. It just isn't something that I would ever use. I can see where people would like it, but that's just not for me.
There are both dedicated hardware and CUDA/OpenCL options. Sony is likely going with dedicated hardware, since AMD recently cooked up their own "VCE" implementation and it's a feature of the 7970M.
KimonoNoNo
Member
Sony recently trademarked something called Bigfest which people are suggesting could be a next generation Home. It would make sense that Sony would not be using a 3rd party like Youtube to handle these video clips, because they would want to have full control for moderation and presentation.
Consoles will be more than fine, expecially PS4. One APU with 8 core CPU and almost 2TF GPU [current single chip PC GPU's are 3.5] in single efficient package, no software overheads, custom blocks to take off things from CPU/APU, dedicated GPGPU block that no PC has, unified memory architecture with very fast bandwidth.
You cannot correctly compare any current PC with that, because PC has zero access to such kind of architecture, low overheads and new processing blocks.
We will know more in 19 days.
Just going by the name, this is just a scaler on the video output. "Scanout" is the process of outputting the front buffer to the video output.
Joke post? As a long-time PC gamer (5.25 represent) - you cannot directly compare console/PC architecture. I'd give you reasons but they've been repeated dozens of times in this thread and, apparently, do not penetrate ignorance.
R10Neymarfan
Member
But this time consoles will be using PC parts
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
With Coutinho joining, the LIVERPOOL SOC is bound to be a beast :/
Fuck you Moratti you fucking cheapskate
That's nothing new, the PS3 GPU was basically an Nvidia 7800 and the 360 GPU was similar to the ATI X1800.
not really. a lot less so than say, the original xbox. nothing about the durango architecture (what we know of it) sounds like PCs other than maybe the CPU. The PS4 with its UMA and 14+4 setup doesn't sound very comparable either.
A lot less than Xbox but a lot more than PS360.
Closed box versus open, hasnt changed.
I believe that includes yourself?
What if you are actually an electrical engineer?
I am, but I am not very well versed in the details of the hardware being used. I rely on the great minds on GAF to break everything down. Everybody is skilled in different areas. If you don't really know you shouldn't be "playing" smart because most others can call your bluff.
How am I playing smart? I'm just reacting with amusement because the same thing happens with spec speculation.
WE ARE
"PC Parts"... ... oh dear.
Every piece of hardware and its function is relative no matter the device. What changes is architecture and utilization of the aforementioned hardware.
I honestly don't feel like repeating what has been repeated dozens upon dozens of times.
I'll just leave this: apples/oranges.
closed box, everything on die, custom design, different take on different bottlenecks.
As timothy (developer of FXAA) said PC can generate 10-100x more overhead than consoles. And consoles can directly use low api where PC just use high api.
If 680 would be in next generation cosoles i doubt any hardware in 3-5 years would match consoles because efficiency is just better on consoles.
PC main problem is that it just can't get to full power of hardware. Theoretical output can be the same but practical one is vastly different.
Applorange:
The great taste of an orange with no need to peel it. I need one of these.
Want.Applorange:
Death Dealer
Member
I am not sure why any competent poster even tries in this thread with technically inept crybabies. Nothing to get but anger at arguing.
You will not teach those people anything about custom built APUs, low-level interfaces, overhead or the likes. Let them cry and save your breath, I got angry enough from just reading the past two pages.
You will not teach those people anything about custom built APUs, low-level interfaces, overhead or the likes. Let them cry and save your breath, I got angry enough from just reading the past two pages.
I know what you mean on latency and GPU processes. For instance low latency isn't of much use for texture reads ect, however its not correct to say its irrelevant to graphics processes. I admit to thinking it odd that they've used eSRAM when I first heard it, why not just use eDRAM which is already quite low latency and is much smaller/cheaper than eSRAM. But its lower latency will certainly be of use in a lot of ways even for graphics rendering tasks, the only question is if its worth the extra cost and die size over eDRAM.
BTW, does anyone know if there's been any info on how many CPU cores Orbis will have for games. Its been claimed a few times that Durango will have 6 cores for games, but I haven't heard anything similar on Orbis.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I don't know fuck all about technical specs, but I would pay $599 for apploranges
Maybe he meant to say electronics. I've been doing commercial electrical engineering for 13 years and I couldn't find my way out of a calculator
Maybe he meant to say electronics. I've been doing commercial electrical engineering for 13 years and I couldn't find my way out of a calculator
They made an article based on a forum post? Lol.
Ouch.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I think VG247 had that up earlier as well.
Bojanglez
The Amiga Brotherhood
I feel dirty clicking the link
In Versus' case, I'm actually okay with articles like this. Whether they are true or not, last time a rumour got them talking. Hopefully some more buzz will get them to spill a bit more.
That's some quality journalism right there.
pharmboy044
Member
Exactly. They're taking shit that people might have made up and making them into news stories.
Well, I got one for them. I know exactly what's going to happen on Feb 20. Sony is going all streaming. Everything is gonna be based on Gaikai tech.
I'm looking forward to having my name posted on IGN. LOL!
Lol, livestream of the conference brought to you by Gaikai tech.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
IGN making a FF versus XIII news article based on the quoted post.
lol games journalism. So lazy and careless.
Unconfirmed and random forum posts shouldn't ever be the basis for a news article even if it is mentioned as a rumor.
We could make up shit all day long and IGN could make news out of it.
1st Course
Member
He is probably talking about the X64 architecture, know I don't really know anything about tech but it will be really interesting to see how console>PC ports play out next gen, specially if it's true that the Xbox will use a DDR3 memory.
PC games will have better ports at some point after the first year. I'm guessing anywhere between the first and second year, probably with the release of a new high-end graphics card will ports receive the standard PC port upgrades like AA, AF, textures and resolution.
I wonder whether Zlib decompression hardware will be used in engine as well.
in what engine?
Then people will question PD on why Turn 10 delivers something better in a shorter amount of time.
The circle of life (..errr...video games).
phosphor112
Banned
It's likely something built into their API's, used to get data from I/O to the logic.
Wut.
The Mana Legend
Banned
I am less interested in the tech of the consoles and more interested in the looks. Whenever consoles are revealed nowadays, I'm always more interested in the aesthetics of the consoles than the actual stuff inside of it.
But every gen I am always disappointed because it always turned out to be another box. I want some crazy ass shit design to go down up in here, yo.
My graphics obsessing days are well behind me to be sure.
But every gen I am always disappointed because it always turned out to be another box. I want some crazy ass shit design to go down up in here, yo.
My graphics obsessing days are well behind me to be sure.
Saberus
Member
Basically the data is streamed off the hard drive or disc in a compressed format, with Zlib hardware its decompressed very fast, allowing more data to be streamed quicker.
(just my take on it)