Power Consumption Benchmarks: Assassin's Creed Mirage with DLSS, FSR2, XeSS, and TAA

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Published on May 5, 2024 2:00:32 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw2cWq6sLJQ

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Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023)

Duration: 12:13

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*Summary*
Setting,Power Consumption,Monthly Cost
AMD FSR2 Ultra Performance,133W - 142W,$2.88 - $3.08
DLSS Ultra Performance,139W - 148W,$3.00 - $3.20
Intel XeSS Performance,171W,$3.69
DLSS Performance,155W - 167W,$3.36 - $3.60
AMD FSR2 Performance,154W - 164W,$3.33 - $3.54
DLSS Balanced,173W - 181W,$3.75 - $3.90
AMD FSR2 Balanced,174W - 178W,$3.75 - $3.84
Intel XeSS Balanced,184W,$3.96
DLSS Quality,181W - 195W,$3.90 - $4.20
AMD FSR2 Quality,181W - 187W,$3.90 - $4.05
Intel XeSS Quality,196W,$4.23
TAA Performance,202W,$4.35
DLSS Native,248W - 272W,$5.34 - $5.88
AMD FSR2 Native,250W - 268W,$5.40 - $5.79
Intel XeSS Ultra Quality,217W,$4.68
Intel XeSS Native,262W,$5.67
TAA Balanced,215W,$4.65
TAA Quality,229W,$4.95
TAA Native,239W,$5.16
Maximum Cost Estimate for 4-hour Daily Usage over 1 Month (assuming $0.12/kWh electricity rate):
Note: This cost estimate is only for the GPU; other components are not included in the measurement.

*Description*
We put the latest upscaling techniques to the test by benchmarking the power consumption of Assassin's Creed Mirage, a highly anticipated game from Ubisoft, running on an NVIDIA graphics card. We'll be exploring the impact of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR2, Intel XeSS, and various rendering modes like Native and TAA across multiple quality settings.
We conducted two separate runs to account for potential variations in power consumption due to different in-game environments or scenarios. Here are the raw data from our testing, with the FPS locked at 90 for consistency.

*Raw Results*
Run 1 DLSS:
Ultra Performance: 148W
Performance: 167W
Balanced: 181W
Quality: 195W
Native: 272W

Run 1 AMD FSR2:
Ultra Performance: 142W
Performance: 164W
Balanced: 178W
Quality: 181W
Native: 250W

Run 2 DLSS:
Ultra Performance: 139W
Performance: 155W
Balanced: 173W
Quality: 181W
Native: 248W

Run 2 AMD FSR2:
Ultra Performance: 133W
Performance: 154W
Balanced: 174W
Quality: 187W
Native: 268W

Run 2 Intel XeSS:
Performance: 171W
Balanced: 184W
Quality: 196W
Ultra Quality: 217W
Native: 262W

Run 2 TAA:
Performance: 202W
Balanced: 215W
Quality: 229W
Native: 239W

*In-Game Settings*
FPS is locked to 90
Adaptive Quality: Off
Character Textures: High
Clutter Density: Very High
Display Mode: Windowed Borderless
Environment Textures: Auto
Resolution: 3840x2160
Resolution Scale: Off
RTX: DLSS Mode: Native
Screen Space Reflections: On
Shadows: Ultra High
TAA Mode: Off
Volumetric Clouds: Ultra High
Water: High
World Details: Ultra High
Xe Super Sampling (XSS) Mode: Off
Driver Settings:
RTX Dynamic Vibrance: Global - Off
RTX HDR: CUDA - GPUs
DSR - Factors: Global - Off
Low Latency Mode: Global - Off
Max Frame Rate: Global - 144 FPS
Monitor Technology: Global - G-SYNC Compatible
Vertical Sync: On
Virtual Reality - Variable Rate Super Sampling: Off

Host specifications:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
GPU Memory: 16GB
+80 core clock offset
+1000 memory clock offset
NVIDIA Driver Version: 552.22
Resizable bar: yes
Driver Maximum FPS: 144
Power Management Mode: Prefer maximum performance
Shader Cache Size: 100 GB
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core
System Memory: 32GB
OS: Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling: yes

*Observations*
The maximum potential power saving by using the AMD FSR2 Ultra Performance setting instead of the DLSS Native setting is approximately *51.1%*
AMD FSR2 Ultra Performance (133W - 142W) and DLSS Ultra Performance (139W - 148W) offer the lowest power consumption across all runs and upscaling techniques.
Intel XeSS Native (262W) is more power-efficient than DLSS Native (248W - 272W) and AMD FSR2 Native (250W - 268W) in Run 2.
Power consumption generally increases as the quality setting increases for each upscaling technique (e.g., Ultra Performance - Performance - Balanced - Quality - Native).
The TAA rendering mode in Run 2 has higher power consumption than most upscaling techniques, ranging from 202W (Performance) to 239W (Native).
Run 2 appears to be less demanding than Run 1 for DLSS and AMD FSR2, as power consumption is generally lower in Run 2 across all quality settings.
The locked frame rate of 90 FPS may contribute to the power consumption figures observed.

*Recommendations*
For optimal power efficiency during general gameplay, consider using AMD FSR2 Ultra Performance or DLSS Ultra Performance modes.
If you prioritize image quality over power efficiency, DLSS Quality or AMD FSR2 Quality modes may be more suitable, although they consume more power.
Intel XeSS Native mode offers a good balance between image quality and power efficiency in Run 2, making it a viable option if available.
For extended gaming sessions or when power efficiency is critical, consider using AMD FSR2 Ultra Performance or DLSS Ultra Performance modes to minimize power consumption.
If you have a high-end system and prioritize maximum visual quality, DLSS Native, AMD FSR2 Native, or Intel XeSS Ultra Quality modes may be suitable, although they consume significantly more power.

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