Broken Silicon 297. AMD Zen 6 Hybrid CCD Leak, RX 9070 XT, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, AI | Bryan Heemskerk
Feb 18, 2025
Join Bryan Heemskerk, an Art Director at Massive Damage Games with a decade of experience in game development, as he dives into the complexities of modern gaming technology. They discuss why AMD scrapped its 32-core Zen 6 design and the implications of RDNA 4. Explore the real impact of Unreal Engine 5 and the expected performance of the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. Bryan shares insights on how generative AI might change game development, along with the ethical concerns that come with it. A fascinating conversation for tech and gaming enthusiasts!
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Teraflops vs. RAM
- Game developers often prioritize RAM or teraflops when discussing next-gen consoles.
- Bryan Heemskerk prefers teraflops, believing RAM limits can be worked around through optimization.
Unreal Engine 5 Performance
- Unreal Engine 5's features consume significant performance, leaving little room for additional game mechanics.
- Games using older engines, like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, sometimes outperform UE5 games visually and in performance.
Older Engines, Great Visuals
- Metroid Prime on Switch used the GameCube engine with an upgraded renderer, resulting in great visuals.
- Games like Bioshock and Batman Arkham Knight also used older engines effectively, showing prioritizing features over engine version.